Consulting Project Manager
Red Clay Consulting is currently hiring a Project Manager (PM) for our growing Energy Services practice which specializes in Oracle Utilities (OU) implementations. The PM will manage the implementation team in designing, implementing, and testing the necessary configuration changes to the Oracle Utilities products to support customer requirements. The position requires strong relationship building and project management skills to deliver projects and expand accounts. This position is based in our Atlanta, Georgia office, but for the right candidate we will consider candidates in any travel friendly US city. Position requires 50% travel.
Key Job Responsibilities:
· Manage implementation projects with varied levels of complexity and length
· Communicate with clients regarding project status, budget, technical and sensitive scope-related issues
· Develop and document project plans, detailed implementation requirements, system designs and other project deliverables in the form of client deliverables
· Provide leadership in the design and configuration concepts of the OU system as well as integration with other systems
· Manage Red Clay implementation team on project planning, resource allocation, and technical issues
· Assist in RFP process which includes writing proposal responses, SOW documentation, estimations and other proposal related documents
· Be able to travel on-site to work with our clients face to face and spend Monday through Thursday on the road 50% of the time; location of clients varies, but is generally within the United States and Canada. International projects may be available but not required.
Requirements:
· 3-5 years project management experience working with packaged software applications in the energy industry
· Experience managing at least 2 software implementations with a minimum of 5-7 people assigned to each project
· Energy Services industry experience REQUIRED; Meter Data Management (MDM) highly preferred
· Flexible communication and interpersonal skills to engage with sales, marketing, service and technology personnel
· Excellent organizational skills
· Excellent skills in written communication and documentation
· Experience utilizing the complete Software Development Lifecycle
· Ability to define, document and review project requirements and use cases
· Ability to write QA documents (test plans, procedures, test reports)
· Ability to thoroughly test code
· Possess solid logic, analytical skills and technical skills (e.g. Windows, SQL Server or Oracle, Crystal Reports, Oracle Business Intelligence, IIS, XML)
· Experience with Java, Oracle Fusion, JavaScript, ASP.NET, C#.NET, VB.NET, and PL/SQL is a plus
· Ability to work as part of a team, maintain a good work ethic, be a self-starter
· Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Science, or Mathematics
· Ability to travel 50% of the time (generally Monday through Thursday on client site)
Founded in 2001, Atlanta based Red Clay offers a full suite of management and technology consulting solutions that span the Software Development Life Cycle including strategy, business process, requirements gathering, vendor selection, implementation, and training services. We use a mix of traditional project techniques along with new proven approaches such as prototyping, workshops, rapid application development, and remote resources that speed the implementation and utilize resources effectively and efficiency. This enables our customers to meet their project and business objectives within the budget, timeframe, and quality constraints.
Interested candidates should submit resumes and cover letter to Susanne Wagner, Director of Talent Development at wagner@redclay.com
No recruiters or third parties, please.
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