Oracle’s mission is to help people see data in new ways, discover insights, and unlock endless possibilities. Oracle’s Global Events organization is responsible for upholding this mission through a variety of customer engagement experiences, including global flagship programs, hybrid events, third-party activations, and more. These events target Oracle customers, partners, users, and leaders with vision at all levels. The organization’s main objective is to produce next-level event experiences that drive awareness of Oracle’s brand and deliver measurable business impact. 

Oracle’s Global Events organization is creating a Project Management Office (PMO) to support the delivery of its business goals through integrated, strategic project portfolio management. Global Events’ PMO will develop, maintain, and enforce practices, policies, and standards for structuring and executing projects within the organization. Its purpose will be to drive discipline, communication, and orchestration, ensuring that the programs are delivered efficiently and effectively. PMO staff will provide process expertise, administrative support, and knowledge of management coordination. They will also facilitate clear communication channels between stakeholders and executive producers in charge of specific event programs through rigorous governance, regular status updates, and meetings designed for maximum impact.

About the Role

Reporting to the Director, Business Operations, Global Events, the PMO Senior Program Manager plays a crucial role in supporting the entire life cycle of some of Oracle’s large portfolio of corporate events. The emphasis for this role is on driving process excellence, not event design, scoping and delivery, which are the responsibility of lead executive event producers this role partners closely with.

In this role, you will be assisting event executive producers and other leaders move event programs forward through competent communication, world-class co-ordination, and problem-solving.  As part of virtual teams inclusive of multiple stakeholders within and beyond the Global Events organization, you will be driving all parties to a common goal. You will partner not only lead event executive producers with Global Events, but also with product marketing, field marketing, marketing communications, other corporate functions and external vendors as the situation warrants. 

You will be a trusted partner to event executive producers. Your sense of ownership of planning and storytelling instruments such as project plans and walking decks, your eye for detail, and your ability to hold stakeholders at different levels of seniority accountable will play an important role in making of all parties involved successful.

About You

You are an inclusive, collaborative, high-energy, confident and emotionally mature PMO professional with outstanding people skills, and you possess good understanding of project management methodologies, and experience in operating in highly matrixed environments where ambiguity and ongoing change are the norm. 

You display solid leadership skills to support cross-functional teams, emotional intelligence and resilience, and can maintain focus and be productive under stress while operating against often demanding deadlines. You have outstanding communication and collaboration abilities, along with a dose of assertiveness and grit. You operate confidently as part of a large, remote team, driving success through relationship-building, empathy and creative problem-solving. 

You have advanced organizational and analytical skills, and area able to operate effectively with a variety of deadlines and personalities. You live and breathe a proactive delivery mindset. You are a solid presenter and a great listener, with the presence and maturity required to balance ambitious priorities.

Skills & Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in project management, event management, or a related field preferred. PMP, PRINCE2, or other relevant project management certifications highly desirable. 5+ years of experience in project management, preferably within event planning, corporate events, or large-scale global events. Solid understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, etc.). Advanced communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a multicultural, global environment. Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver them on time. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on process optimization and continuous improvement. Experience with project management apps (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Asana, Trello, Wrike) desirable. Oracle Marketing currently utilizes Wrike as primary project management solution. Experience with venue sourcing and contract negotiation for various event sizes. Travel required: less than 10% of time. The role does not require travelling to all events supported.

 

Career Level - IC4