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Oracle Technical Project Manager | Opower (remote) in Topeka, Kansas
Job Description
About the Job
As a Technical Project Manager, you will work with our utility clients and internal teams to deploy our ground breaking cloud product suite. Your main responsibility is to ensure that Opower deployments are delivered on-time and according to client specifications.
You will manage complex software-as-a-service (SaaS) implementations by creating comprehensive project plans, managing delivery timelines, and raising issues for partner concern as appropriate.
This is a meaningful role for the Opower team as we expand our custom service offerings to our clients and take on more complex implementations tailored to unique client needs. This is an ideal job for someone who has a passion for working with clients and software products, exercises sound business judgment, is an effective multi-tasker and a strategic problem solver with an outstanding attention to detail. The successful candidate will be a demonstrated quick learner and self-starter – with the ability to initiate and make difficult calls and also function well within a team environment. Help us engage the millions of people who are in the dark about their energy use.
Responsibilities
Manage complex technical implementations while demonstrating excellence in client service
Connect with clients in a thoughtful and impactful manner that helps foster positive relationships
Understand technical components of a SaaS deployment and communicate requirements to both business and technical client audiences
Serve as the internal central point of communication around project status, timelines, and risks
Ensure project tasks are completed on time and within scope
Resolve issues and build internal relationships to help move projects forward
Define, document, and implement project management standard methodologies and process improvements (reduce time to launch)
Career Level - IC3
Responsibilities
About You
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university required.
Must be able to support PST/MST time zone customers
You have 5 – 7 years of strong project management experience, ideally in a rapidly-paced top-tier consulting firm, services, or technology-related environment. Previous start-up and/or SaaS business model experience is ideal.
Experience in the Utility Industry (Gas, Water, Electric) is a very strong plus!
You understand technical concepts, including application architecture, data relationships and features at a deep functional level, and you have managed project plans related to complex technology implementations.
You love working with clients and feel ownership over the success of each project
You are an excellent communicator who can work well with clients and teammates across multiple time zones; you are able to move projects along using conference calls, Zoom, wikis, and other project management tools; we’re looking for someone who navigates Excel effortlessly - proficiency in Excel is a must for this role!
You know how to build an effective project plan that takes into account technical details, internal and external dependencies, shared resources, and risks.
You are comfortable working with different project management technologies and have an eye towards process improvement and efficiency
You thrive when given the opportunity to work on multiple projects simultaneously, and have the ability to make multi-tasking look effortless.
You function well in a fast-paced, informal environment where constant change is the norm and the bar for delivering results is set high.
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In order to nurture the talent that makes this happen, we are committed to an inclusive culture that celebrates and values diverse insights and perspectives, a workforce that inspires thought leadership and innovation.
Oracle offers a highly competitive suite of Employee Benefits designed on the principles of parity, consistency, and affordability. The overall package includes certain core elements such as Medical, Life Insurance, access to Retirement Planning, and much more. We also encourage our employees to engage in the culture of giving back to the communities where we live and do business.
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Certain US customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization and occupational health mandates.
Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only
US: Hiring Range in USD from: $71,200 to $158,200 per annum. May be eligible for bonus and equity.
Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect Oracle’s differing products, industries and lines of business.
Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity.
Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion
Short term disability and long term disability
Life insurance and AD&D
Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts
Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits
401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match
Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation.
11 paid holidays
Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours.
Paid parental leave
Adoption assistance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Financial planning and group legal
Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance
The role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted.
About Us
As a world leader in cloud solutions, Oracle uses tomorrow’s technology to tackle today’s problems. True innovation starts with diverse perspectives and various abilities and backgrounds.
When everyone’s voice is heard, we’re inspired to go beyond what’s been done before. It’s why we’re committed to expanding our inclusive workforce that promotes diverse insights and perspectives.
We’ve partnered with industry-leaders in almost every sector—and continue to thrive after 40+ years of change by operating with integrity.
Oracle careers open the door to global opportunities where work-life balance flourishes. We offer a highly competitive suite of employee benefits designed on the principles of parity and consistency. We put our people first with flexible medical, life insurance and retirement options. We also encourage employees to give back to their communities through our volunteer programs.
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Disclaimer:
Oracle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer*. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Oracle will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable law.
* Which includes being a United States Affirmative Action Employer
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