Project Manager (Suffolk)

Robert Half is partnered with an organization in Suffolk, VA looking for a Project Manager to assist during a company wide Oracle Fusion ERP implementation project. The Project Manager will work with the PMO to assist with the implementation and must have prior project management experience supporting an ERP implementation. This is a contract opportunity anticipated for 6+ months.

Minimum Required Skills and Competencies:

• Experience with ERP implementations.
• Financial Background with strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and general ledger structures.
• Cross functional leadership experience, including leading teams across the enterprise and managing executive-level stakeholder expectations.
• Ability to build strong relationships and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to ensure solution compliance with internal controls and audit requirements.
• Excellent project management skills to include prioritization, scheduling, and documentation.
• Superior analytical skills in the management of various concurrent projects.
• Proven leadership skills.
• Ability to recognize and focus on critical issues which may impede the timely progression or execution of projects.
• Excellent meeting facilitation skills with ability to foster attendee participation and collaboration in both small and large groups.
• Knowledge and experience with different project management frameworks, including waterfall and agile.
• Dependable, Self-Motivated with a Positive Attitude.
• Ability to think creatively, show initiative and demonstrate intellectual curiosity.
• Ability to manage and prioritize workload effectively and thrive in a fast-paced work environment
• Deductive reasoning skills to analyze problems and respond quickly in a demanding environment.
• Experience in managing delivery of customer-facing and internally facing products or services.
• Advanced proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.

Desired Skills and Competencies:

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Management Information Systems.
• 5+ years of experience as a Project Manager or similar position responsible for defining and managing project scope, timelines, and effective delivery of products and services.
• PMI or PMP certification a plus.