ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation. From molecule to medicine, we advance clinical research providing outsourced services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and government and public health organisations.
With our patients at the centre of all that we do, we help to accelerate the development of drugs and devices that save lives and improve quality of life.
Our people are our greatest strength, are at the core of our culture, and the driving force behind our success. ICON people have a mission to succeed and a passion that ensures what we do, we do well.
Senior Project Manager (Oracle Financials).
Location: Chennai / Trivandrum / Bangalore
The Role:
As a Senior Project Manager, the employee is expected to recognize the importance of and create a culture of process improvement with a focus on streamlining our processes adding value to our business and meeting client needs.
Responsibilities:
Plan, manage, monitor and implement Oracle e-Business suite and other financial system projects and related tasks on global initiatives.
Report on the work of project teams to deliver solutions to meet functionality, quality, cost and timescales.
Develop and maintain all necessary project documentation to meet requirements.
Plan, organize, document, implement, coordinate and schedule all appropriate work and the development of assigned projects/tasks including communication and testing plans as well as manage both internal and external resources.
Liaison with the business to clarify requirements and address concerns.
Support the initial implementation of new systems to follow up and resolve issues.
Plan and manage new system implementations and/or system upgrades, enhancements and/or installations, support projects and standardization projects or any other IT Digital Operations initiatives as requested.
Provide status updates as necessary and attend or initiate meetings as needed.
Effectively communicate with the project team, management, and all office staff impacted by the changes to the environment using a variety of communication methods.
Provide input and aid in the development of IT Digital Operations Standard Operating Procedures and rely on best practices for implementing changes.
Attend technical conferences and seminars as appropriate to the job and is resourceful in obtaining the latest product information and facts to make informed decisions.
Research and recommend new project methodologies and strategies to senior management.
Monitor the status and completion time of all assigned projects. Also, assist in the creation/implementation of IT processes around the PMO process.
To succeed you will need:
Bachelor’s degree or local equivalent or equivalent work experience
10+ years of experience in managing and successfully delivering large complex Oracle Financials projects (including large, cross functional, geographically dispersed project teams) within a large company.
Strong delivery and accountability ethos.
Strong relationship management skills across all organizational levels. Ability to work with senior level stakeholders, clients, vendors and external auditors.
Understanding and experience in delivering organizational change as part of IT projects. Ability to quickly understand a business area and/or a problem.
Benefits of Working in ICON:
Our success depends on the knowledge, capabilities and quality of our people. That’s why we are committed to developing our employees in a continuous learning culture – one where we challenge you with engaging work and where every experience adds to your professional development.
At ICON, our focus is to provide you with a comprehensive and competitive total reward package that comprises, not only an excellent level of base pay, but also a wide range of variable pay and recognition programs. In addition, our best-in-class employee benefits, supportive policies and wellbeing initiatives are tailored to support you and your family at all stages of your career - both now, and into the future.
ICON, including subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know through the form below.
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