Junior Program Manager - Oracle Labs

Job Description

Junior Program ManagerOverviewAre you passionate about discovering, documenting and improving processes? Do you like to structure and organize your work and help teams do the same? Then we are looking for you!As a Program Manager atOracle Labs, you will be responsible forvariousorganization-wide programs and processes, such asproject management, recruiting, training, research collaborations, patents or roadmap planning. You will get to lead projects to explore our most experimental ideas that might become reality and driving forces at Oracle one day.OracleOracle, a global provider of enterprise cloud computing, is empowering businesses of all sizes on their journey of digital transformation. Oracle Cloud provides leading-edge capabilities in software as a service, platform as a service, infrastructure as a service, and data as a service.Oracle?s application suites, platforms, and infrastructure leverage both the latest technologies and emerging ones ? including artificial intelligence, machine learning, blockchain, and Internet of Things ? in ways that create business differentiation and advantage for customers. Continued technological advances are always on the horizon.Oracle LabsOracle Labs is the advanced research and development arm of Oracle. We focus on the development of technologies that keep Oracle at the forefront of the computer industry. Oracle Labs researchers look for novel approaches and methodologies, often taking on projects with high risk or uncertainty, or that are difficult to tackle within a product-development organization. Oracle Labs research is focused on real-world outcomes: our researchers aim to develop technologies that will someday play a significant role in the evolution of technology and society. For example, chip multithreading and the Java programming language grew out of work done in Oracle Labs.ResponsibilitiesTogether with an international and global team of highly qualified professionals, you will work on interesting and challenging tasks, allowing you to make an impact across Oracle Labs and Oracle.

• Scoping, leading and delivering programs and projects within Oracle Labs
• Owning the planning, design and execution of processes within Oracle Labs
• Gathering business requirements from various stakeholders within and outside of the company
• Defining milestones and timelinesand working to meet them
• Tracking and reporting key performance indicators (KPIs) for projects and programs
• Documenting clear and detailed functional and/or design specifications
• Communicating with engineers and business leaders to identify scalable solutions

Skills and QualificationsThe person stepping into this role is expected to have a wide and diverse set of skills.

• Experience working as program manager, project manager, community manager, or in a related role
• Bachelors degree required, Masters preferred
• Excellent written and spoken English, strong communication and presentation skills
• Ability to learn quickly and work independently while dealing with ambiguous situations, with a strong positive attitude
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with an ability to manage tasks, teams, and cross-functional collaboration
• Ability to successfully work on multiple projects at once

Technical requirements:

• Experience with JIRA and Confluence (or similar task and documentation management tools) is a plus
• Basic knowledge of softwaredevelopment processes and software source control systems,ideally with software development experience
• Experience in technical writing
• Education in technical area preferred or equivalent work experience

About UsInnovation starts with inclusion at Oracle. We are committed to creating a workplace where all kinds of people can be themselves and do their best work. It?s when everyone?s voice is heard and valued, that we are inspired to go beyond what?s been done before. That?s why we need people with diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and abilities to help us create the future, and are proud to be an affirmative-action equal opportunity employer.Oracle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Oracle will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable law.Life at OracleAn Oracle career can span industries, roles, countries and cultures, giving you the opportunity to tackle new roles and challenges, while blending work and life. Oracle has thrived through 40+ years of change by innovating and operating with integrity while delivering for the top companies in almost every industry. To nurture the talent that makes this happen, we work hard to build a vibrant and inspiring workplace that celebrates diverse, hardworking teams where everyone can contribute. We take care of each other, and value giving back to the community. We have flexible work arrangements and offer benefits including generous paid parental leave and comprehensive premium medical insurance.We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.At Oracle, we don?t just respect differences?we celebrate them. We believe that innovation starts with inclusion and to create the future we need people with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and abilities. That?s why we?re committed to creating a workplace where all kinds of people can do their best work. It?s when everyone?s voice is heard and valued that we?re inspired to go beyond what?s been done before.Manage the development and implementation process of a specific company product. Manage the development and implementation process of a specific company product involving departmental or cross-functional teams focused on the delivery of new or existing products. Plan and direct schedules and monitor budget/spending. Monitor the project from initiation through delivery. Organize the interdepartmental activities ensuring completion of the project/product on schedule and within budget constraints. Assign and monitor work of systems analysis and program staff, providing technical support and direction. Duties and tasks are standard with some variation; displays understanding of roles, processes and procedures. Performs moderately complex problem solving with assistance and guidance in understanding and applying company policies and processes. BS degree or equivalent experience relevant to functional area. 2 years of project management, product design or related experience preferred.As part of Oracles employment process candidates will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment screening process. This will involve identity and employment verification, professional references, education verification and professional qualifications and memberships (if applicable).

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