PMO - Planning Specialist

Job Description A fully competent project management professional who has a broad understanding of solutions and industry best practices. This first-level project management position provides consistent creative and high quality solution leadership ensuring project quality and timely delivery within budget to the customer’s satisfaction. Responsibilities Develop, maintain, and update detailed project schedules/S-Curve and PMP. Provide all tasks related to Bid Transition and project startup as PMO Checklist was completed and compliance. Collaborate with Project Managers (PMs) to integrate their inputs and reflect accurate project milestones and deliverables. Track project progress, identify variances, and provide early warnings on potential delays or risks. Perform schedule analysis, including critical path, dependency checks, and MS Project resource allocation, to optimize project timelines and ensure feasibility. Partner with the PMO Core team to assess project risks and devise mitigation strategies for at-risk projects. Prepare and present schedule performance reports to Heads and key stakeholders, offering insights into timeline adherence and project progress. Ensure proper documentation and archiving of schedules and related changes to maintain a comprehensive project record. Serve as a key contact for all schedule-related inquiries, providing guidance and resolution to PMs on scheduling conflicts or issues. Support and advise PMs in resolving complex client escalations, escalating to PMO Planning Lead when necessary, and anticipate potential problems. Manage the quality of the MS Project, status reports, and project risk analysis. Actively participate in the quality management of on-time project delivery. Ensure proper use and management of project assets and adherence to company policies regarding asset utilization. Record, analyze, and follow up on identified project risks. Assist PM on Bid Transition and create TCM Collaboration Portal, IPAP and Jira. Monitor the progress status of implementation projects, deliverables, and periodically provide visibility to the Program Management. Establish and maintain relationships with PMO clients. Plan governance model meetings and support the PM in generating associated presentations. Ensure the use of appropriate and unified project management assets in LAD. Support the PM in the different subplans within the project (Testing, cutover, transition, etc.). Create a comfortable and trusting environment for the client. Requirements 6+ years of experience relevant to this position, including 4+ years of project or direct line management experience. Demonstrated ability to follow solid project management principles and successfully manage projects of increasing complexity. Leadership skills, with the ability to develop executive-level relationships and effectively influence and negotiate with internal stakeholders. Excellent communication skills to coordinate with team members in a cross-organizational environment and strong business writing skills for effective documentation. Expert in MS Project. Proficiency in risk management and extensive experience in developing, implementing, and running high‑complexity Portfolio, Program, and Project Management processes. Proficiency in analytical abilities and experience in quantitative project management, for critical evaluation of project processes. Proficiency in Microsoft Office product and expertise in Jira. Product, technology, or industry expertise relevant to the portfolio focus, with strong Oracle product knowledge preferred. Preferably degree‑educated (or equivalent relevant experience) with experience working in project teams. Holds PMP accreditation or equivalent qualification, and Scrum Master Certification may be advantageous. Good interpersonal and multitasking skills, with a professional, supportive, diplomatic, flexible, and responsible demeanor. Advanced English proficiency required, and basic Portuguese skills may be advantageous. Qualifications Career Level - IC3 About Us As a world leader in cloud solutions, Oracle uses tomorrow’s technology to tackle today’s challenges. We’ve partnered with industry‑leaders in almost every sector—and continue to thrive after 40+ years of change by operating with integrity. We know that true innovation starts when everyone is empowered to contribute. That’s why we’re committed to growing an inclusive workforce that promotes opportunities for all. Oracle careers open the door to global opportunities where work‑life balance flourishes. We offer competitive benefits based on parity and consistency and support our people with flexible medical, life insurance, and retirement options. 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