Lead Federal Project Manager

Oracle is on a mission to advance healthcare through innovative technologies that support clinicians and empower patients. They are seeking a Lead Federal Project Manager who will provide leadership and ensure the successful delivery of large-scale client implementations while managing project expectations and risks. The ideal candidate will analyze business needs and mentor project teams to meet customer objectives effectively. Responsibilities: Monitor adherence to scope / contractual delivery and financial commitments in accordance with the TO PWS; Manages the scope of large-scale multi-site task orders with varying levels of complexity; Monitors and reports on staffing levels in alignment with the project schedule; Support and monitor 3rd party supplier contracts ensuring alignment to staffing and resource needs; Monitors and analyzes forecast hours, project actuals and variances; Identifies root cause of large variances and works to remediate going forward; Captures lessons learned with a focus on supporting continuous process improvement efforts; Works closely with the customer to understand and manage project expectations; Manages the creation and updates of contractual deliverables by coordinating with subject matter experts and content owners, ensuring deliverables are high-quality, complete and acceptable to the client; Provides direction and mentoring to delivery teams as well as fellow team members; Initiate and gather details for Work at Risk Approvals; Proactively manage risks and issues through coordination with the delivery team; Monitor the Integrated Master Schedule for updates to identify potential delays or lack of progress including follow-ups with the delivery team; Support Monthly Performance Management meetings with the client; Maintain strong client relationships with the delivery team and VA PM; Support internal Project Management Reviews (PMRs) and Monthly Status Reports (MSRs) for assigned task order(s); Analyzes business needs to help ensure Oracle’s solution meets the customer’s objectives by combining industry best practices and product knowledge; Effectively applies Oracle’s methodologies and policies while adhering to contractual obligations, thereby minimizing Oracle’s risk and exposure; Exercises judgment and business acumen in selecting methods and techniques for effective project delivery on small to medium engagements; Provides direction and mentoring to project team; Effectively influences decisions at the management level of customer organizations; Ensures deliverables are acceptable and works closely with the customer to understand and manage project expectations; Supports business development efforts by pursuing new opportunities and extensions; Collaborates with the consulting sales team by providing domain credibility; Manages the scope of medium sized projects including the recovery of remedial projects Qualifications: A Bachelors degree and/or 8-10 years of experience relevant to this position; Prior project team leadership or management experience; Demonstrated ability to follow solid project management principles; Comfortable working in a matrix management environment; Strong communication skills to deal with internal stakeholders, customers, and vendors; Product, technology or industry expertise relevant to the portfolio focus; Ability to travel as needed; US Citizenship is required with an ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance Required Skills: Project Management, Leadership Experience, Matrix Management, Industry Expertise, Selling Skills