Project Manager - Oracle HCM Cloud

Oracle Cloud HCM Project Manager
Argano is seeking an experienced Oracle Cloud HCM Project Manager to lead enterprise HCM transformation initiatives and full lifecycle Oracle Cloud HCM implementations. This role is responsible for managing project delivery, budgets, timelines, risks, and stakeholder relationships while leading cross-functional consulting teams.
The ideal candidate has experience delivering Oracle Cloud HCM solutions across Core HR, Recruiting (ORC), Talent Management, Compensation, Benefits, Payroll, Workforce Management, Learning, and HCM Analytics. You will partner with HR and business leaders to drive successful deployments, adoption, and workforce transformation initiatives.
Success in this role requires a strong consulting background, exceptional leadership and communication skills, and a proven track record of delivering Oracle Cloud HCM projects on time, within budget, and with high client satisfaction.
Who We Are
At Argano, creativity, teamwork, and loyalty are core principles that guide our daily actions. We have a unique corporate culture that promotes healthy balance, respect, focus, friendship, and continuous learning. Our near-zero employee turnover rate reflects our commitment to our people and our clients. If you want to be part of an elite consulting organization where excellence is a way of life, join Argano.
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end Oracle Cloud HCM implementation programs, including project initiation, planning, design, testing, deployment, and post-production support.
Manage Oracle Cloud HCM transformation projects involving modules such as Core HR, Talent Management, Recruiting, Compensation, Benefits, Payroll, Workforce Management, Learning, and HCM Analytics.
Collaborate with HR, IT, Finance, and executive stakeholders to align Oracle HCM solutions with business objectives and workforce strategies.
Participate in pre-sales activities, proposal development, statements of work (SOWs), project estimations, staffing plans, and implementation roadmaps.
Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, resource forecasts, budgets, risk registers, and executive-level status reporting.
Drive project governance activities, including steering committee meetings, stakeholder communications, issue resolution, risk mitigation, and executive escalations.
Manage consulting teams consisting of functional consultants, technical developers, integration specialists, data conversion teams, testing leads, and change management resources.
Ensure successful execution of Oracle Cloud HCM implementation methodologies and delivery standards while promoting Oracle leading practices and minimizing unnecessary customizations.
Coordinate integration activities involving Oracle HCM and related enterprise applications, including ERP, payroll providers, identity management solutions, third-party benefits vendors, and reporting platforms.
Monitor project financials, utilization, profitability, scope management, and resource allocations to achieve delivery and business objectives.
Mentor, coach, and provide performance feedback to project team members while fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
Stay current on Oracle Cloud HCM product releases, emerging HR technology trends, and evolving Oracle implementation methodologies to deliver innovative solutions to clients.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
PMP certification preferred.
7+ years of project management experience leading enterprise Oracle HCM implementations.
5+ years of Oracle Cloud HCM consulting experience within a professional services or consulting organization.
Experience managing at least two full lifecycle Oracle Cloud HCM implementations from project initiation through production support.
Strong knowledge of Oracle Cloud HCM modules, including:
Core HR
Talent Management
Recruiting (ORC)
Compensation
Benefits
Payroll
Workforce Management
Learning
HCM Extracts and Reporting
HCM Analytics
Experience leading large-scale HR transformation programs involving multiple business units, geographies, and stakeholder groups.
Thorough understanding of Oracle implementation methodologies, including OUM, AIM, Oracle Unified Method, and modern Agile delivery approaches.
Experience managing consulting teams of 10+ resources across multiple workstreams.
Strong expertise in project planning, scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, resource management, and executive reporting.
Experience with organizational change management, user adoption strategies, and HR process transformation initiatives.
Ability to identify, manage, and mitigate project risks, dependencies, and critical path activities.
Experience utilizing Microsoft Project, Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar project management tools.
Proven success delivering large, complex Oracle Cloud HCM programs on time and within budget.
Exceptional executive communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
Strong leadership capabilities with a demonstrated ability to influence both client and internal teams.
Preferred Qualifications
Oracle Cloud HCM certification(s).
Experience managing global Oracle Cloud HCM deployments.
Experience with Oracle Recruiting Cloud (ORC), Oracle Payroll, Workforce Management, and HCM Analytics implementations.
Knowledge of Oracle Cloud integration technologies, including Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC).
Experience supporting HR digital transformation, employee experience initiatives, and workforce modernization programs.
Ideal Candidate Keywords
Oracle Cloud HCM, Oracle Recruiting Cloud (ORC), Core HR, Talent Management, Learning, Compensation, Benefits, Payroll, Workforce Management, HCM Analytics, HR Transformation, Oracle Consulting, HCM Program Management, Oracle Implementation, OIC, Change Management, PMO Leadership, Full Lifecycle Implementations.

Skills
Azure, Project Management, Agile, Jira, Payroll, ERP

Experience
5+ yrs

Work arrangement
Yes