Oracle Fusion Learning Project Manager

INSEAD is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our Business Transformation Office - Implementation Team. This is a full-time, 12 months contract position based at our Europe Campus in Fontainebleau, France. A hybrid working model is in place - 3 days on campus, 2 days from home., Reporting to the Senior Director Business Transformation Execution, you will be responsible for driving the global implementation of our HR Information System (HRIS) - Oracle HCM, in alignment with business objectives, agreed plan and budget. This will be a phase 2 implementation of multiple modules for HR, for e.g. talent, compensation and absences modules., * Together with Oracle, develop comprehensive project plans including objectives, milestones, deliverables and resources.

• Define project team composition and provide strong leadership to foster collaboration, motivation, and accountability among team members.
• Plan and organise meetings, agenda, minutes,
• Track deliverables, follow-up actions, resources and budget management.

Stakeholder Management:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Effectively communicate project status, risks and dependencies, ensuring transparency and alignment.
• Proactively address stakeholders' concerns, manage expectations and ask for feedback to drive consensus.

Change Management and Continuous Improvement:

• Contribute to minimize resistance and facilitate smooth adoption of new processes, systems and organizations.
• Identify potential impacts and develop mitigation plans to address concerns and ensure successful transition.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement by evaluating existing processes, identifying opportunities for optimization, implementing best practices, innovative solutions and lessons learnt.

Risk Management and Quality Assurance:

• Identify, assess and mitigate project risks.
• Develop contingency plans and escalation procedures to address unforeseen challenges and minimize disruption to project timelines and outcomes.
• Ensure high-quality delivery that meets stakeholders' expectations, business requirements and BTO's standards.

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Project Management or related field (Master's degree preferred)
• Certification in Project Management (e.g. ACP, PMP, PRINCE2) and Change Management preferred (e.g. Prosci)
• Proven experience (5-7 years) in Human Capital Management (HCM) software/platform implementation projects
• Track record of driving results in complex and dynamic environments
• Experience in HR Information System platform implementation (SAP, Oracle, Workday etc) highly desirable
• Experience in the higher education sector or industries undergoing significant transformation (e.g., technology, healthcare, finance) is a plus
• Skilled in Project and Change Management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall), Project Management software (JIRA, MPP)
• Excellent leadership, communication and influencing skills including with Leaders
• Consistently deliver high-quality work and demonstrate reliability in performing their day-to-day responsibilities.
• Contribute to a collaborative culture, showing a willingness to work with others to achieve common objectives.
• Solid analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to speak and write in French is preferred, Kindly submit your application along with a CV in English.

INSEAD is a Mission-Driven Global Organisation and is rapidly evolving to shape the future of business education We develop responsible, globally minded leaders to improve the well-being of societies through world-class education across four continents. As we operate in a very dynamic and rapidly changing sector, we continue to innovate, modernising our operations, and driving ambitious strategic initiatives across our campuses, to remain the business school of choice. Our Culture Our culture is defined by diversity, independence, rigour, and an entrepreneurial spirit, underpinned by six key competencies. We empower our teams to lead with a growth mindset and a client-focused approach, foster a culture of professionalism and integrity , where collaboration and empathy are the engines of our innovation. These competencies guide how we work, make decisions, and contribute to the School's mission every day. Independence as a Strategic Advantage Free from government or university systems, our financial and ideological independence allows us to think, teach, and act without political constraints. This autonomy enables our faculty to pursue rigorous, evidence-based research that creates objective value for our participants and the world. Our Customers We serve an influential global base, including senior leaders, multinational corporations, and public sector institutions committed to leadership development at scale. Our programmes attract ambitious individuals who want to shape business and society while our corporate partners rely on us as a strategic ally in developing future-ready leaders. Working at INSEAD means contributing to an institution whose customers operate at the highest levels of global innovation and impact. A Diversity of Perspectives Diversity at INSEAD is about how our people think and challenge assumptions to drive more meaningful innovation. We welcome a wide range of perspectives, believing they lead to better decisions and stronger, more inclusive teams. We Hire People Who Want to Make a Difference We seek ambitious individuals who thrive in international environments and share our goal of delivering tangible impact for our customers. Join us to grow your career in a world-class institution where your ideas and contributions truly matter.   You must create an Indeed account before continuing to the company website to apply