Project Manager (Contract)

Job Description

The Project Manager is responsible for creating delivery excellence across assigned project/portfolio, providing certainty and confidence to the customer/project sponsor, and robust control of project scope, schedule, cost and risk. Specifying and coordinating the implementation and completion of a moderate sized project, portfolio of small projects, or a major component of a large project. This includes responsibility for safe delivery, ensuring that quality, schedule, and cost targets are met and for managing the associated risk. They will also deliver the project(s) to agreed specifications, for managing change and customer relationships, and
ensuring appropriate reporting and governance is adhered to and controlled.
for delivery of project to agreed specifications, for managing change and customer relationships, and ensuring appropriate reporting and governance is adhered to and controlled.

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What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across power, infrastructure, mining, environmental and/or oil and gas industries.
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs.
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market.
• Flexible benefits package that can be adapted to suit your lifestyle.
• Commitment to continued professional development through development plans tailored to individual needs and interests.
• Global connections with leading industry experts around the world who are shaping the standards of our profession.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver ERP projects, defining timelines, resources, and success criteria aligned with business and IT goals.
• Manage project scope and lead change control processes, ensuring alignment across scope, budget, timeline, and system functionality.
• Develop and execute ERP project plans, including implementation approach, data migration, testing, training, and risk management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders (IT, Finance, HR, Supply Chain) and third-party vendors to ensure successful project delivery.
• Monitor project progress and provide regular status updates to leadership and key stakeholders.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget, proactively identifying and mitigating risks and issues.
• Lead and support project teams, ensuring appropriate skills, accountability, and performance.
• Drive user adoption and process improvements by promoting best practices and system optimization.
• Oversee data integrity, system performance, and compliance throughout the ERP lifecycle.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, including system enhancements, automation, and integration opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, Computer Science, or related field (Master's preferred).
• 7+ years of project management experience delivering enterprise ERP implementations, with a strong focus on Oracle ERP Cloud (Fusion) or Oracle E-Business Suite.
• Proven experience leading full lifecycle ERP implementations, including planning, configuration, data migration, testing, and go-live support.
• Strong understanding of Oracle modules such as Financials (GL, AP, AR), Procurement, Projects, HCM, or Supply Chain.
• Experience managing integrations between Oracle ERP and third-party systems using APIs, middleware, or integration platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to manage scope, budget, timelines, and risks in complex, cross-functional environments.
• Familiarity with Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid project methodologies; PMP, PRINCE2, or similar certification preferred.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to translate business needs into system solutions.
• Experience with data governance, reporting, analytics, and ensuring data integrity within ERP systems.
• Knowledge of change management and user adoption strategies within large-scale system implementations.

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies.

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.