Project Manager

Project Manager ROLE SUMMARY The Project Manager independently manages the full lifecycle of small and medium-complexity SDLC projects, taking complete ownership of planning, execution, financial performance, and client satisfaction. This role begins direct people management, contributes to sales pursuits, and actively participates in internal PMO improvement initiatives. The Project Manager demonstrates strong technical and soft skills in project delivery while building toward a broader leadership footprint. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Product & PMO Knowledge Proficiently use Microsoft Suite, MS Project, Jira, RCC PSA, and RCC T1 PMO Tools Apply deep knowledge of the RCC T1 methodology and industry best practices Demonstrate proficient understanding of multiple methodologies Provide project KPIs independently and make data-driven decisions with limited guidance Identify upstream and downstream impacts of changes to revenue, staffing, and timelines Work directly with client management teams and stakeholders Project & Program Delivery Manage 3+ full SDLC projects of small-to-medium complexity as sole PM Create and maintain an Integrated Project Plan (IPP) reflecting RCC, third-party, and client activities Break down deliverables, distribute work, and manage the team to successful delivery Identify dependencies and hidden activities not explicit in the contract Proactively manage RAID items with effective mitigation plans Achieve consensus across SI, client, and third-party stakeholders Handle escalations from both RCC team members and client-side contacts Manage diverse project teams across geographies and hierarchy levels Deliver concise, informative project updates and participate in Steering Committees People Leadership & Management Manage 1–3 direct reports and guide their career direction Hold direct reports accountable for project and career responsibilities Submit promotion recommendations and define performance improvement paths Proactively escalate team issues to manager or director Conduct interviews and provide hiring recommendations Submit employee recognition and foster a high-performance team culture Monitor and proactively manage billable utilization across direct and indirect reports Sales & Business Development Demonstrate full understanding of the sales landscape, services, and competitors Contribute to account expansion by identifying client project and relationship opportunities Own and respond to RFP LOEs for complex bids with sales partnership Identify and manage change request (CR) situations, presenting to clients with limited support Support short-list presentations and sales calls Build and maintain relationships with client peers and Oracle PMs Leverage network to uncover expansion and new client opportunities Financial Acumen Understand how the organization generates profits and apply this to project decisions Manage all project financial metrics proactively to deliver financially healthy projects Estimate, plan, and execute change requests without impacting committed scope Deliver projects on time and on budget Manage T&M, fixed price, and blended projects with minimal oversight Maintain accurate revenue forecasts and explain variances Leadership & Strategy Demonstrate full understanding of company strategy and how individual goals connect to company goals Regularly demonstrate leadership capabilities within projects and internal initiatives Take ownership of internal process improvements and drive tangible outcomes Expand industry network through peer engagement Own small PMO initiatives or workstreams within larger ones as a reliable execution lead Customer Experience Anticipate client needs and serve as the client's primary go-to resource Conduct client meetings without oversight Handle challenging client situations with minimal senior support Minimize escalations and proactively identify stakeholders for involvement throughout the project Global Operations Demonstrate solid cultural intelligence and work effectively with culturally diverse teams Manage diverse project teams across regions and functional groups Demonstrate understanding of varying working models across RCC's service regions QUALIFICATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS 5+ years of project management or directly relevant experience PMP certification required DASM or equivalent agile certification required Completion of Crucial Conversations, Everything DiSC Workplace, and Situational Leadership training 1+ Lunch & Learn delivered 1+ RED Talk delivered SOFT SKILLS & COMPETENCIES Intermediate Proficiency required on the following competencies: Communication Negotiation Stakeholder Management Conflict Resolution Adaptability Team Building Leadership Decision Making Emotional Intelligence Collaboration Presentation Currently developing: Executive Presence Critical Thinking Apply To This Job