{"id":3381,"date":"2011-07-22T02:15:34","date_gmt":"2011-07-22T01:15:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joblistsouthafrica.com\/?p=3381"},"modified":"2016-11-21T12:40:29","modified_gmt":"2016-11-21T10:40:29","slug":"oracle-careers-in-south-africa-senior-ppm-pre-sales-consultant-oracle-primavera","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joblistsouthafrica.com\/oracle-careers-in-south-africa-senior-ppm-pre-sales-consultant-oracle-primavera.html","title":{"rendered":"Oracle Careers in South Africa: Senior PPM Pre-Sales Consultant – Oracle Primavera"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Oracle<\/strong> acquired Primavera Software Inc., a leading provider of Project Portfolio Management (PPM) solutions for project-intensive industries, in October 2008.\u00a0Oracle Primavera is focused exclusively on helping project-intensive businesses in key vertical industries such as engineering and construction, public sector, aerospace and defence, utilities, oil and gas, manufacturing and high tech, IT and services, manage their entire project portfolio lifecycle, including projects of all sizes.<\/p>\n

It is estimated that projects totalling more than $6 trillion in value have been managed with Primavera products. Companies turn to Primavera project portfolio management solutions to help them make better portfolio management decisions, evaluate the risks and rewards associated with projects, and determine whether there are sufficient resources with the right skills to accomplish the work. These best-in-class solutions provide the project execution and control capabilities needed to successfully deliver projects on time, within budget and with the intended quality and design.<\/p>\n

More information on Oracle Primavera Global Business Unit: http:\/\/www.oracle.com\/primavera\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Summary
\nOracle Primavera Global Business Unit (PGBU) has an immediate opportunity for a Senior PPM Applications Pre-Sales Consultant. This role is based in South Africa.<\/p>\n

This role will report to the EMEA Applications Sales Consulting Manager. This role\u2019s key objective is to support Primavera\u2019s Country Manager to accelerate revenue growth in South Africa and support revenue in the T2 markets. Subject to the approval of the line managers, this role might also support rest of the EMEA region on an ad hoc basis. This role will involve travel, and requires the successful candidate to have a high-level of PPM Market and Tool experience.<\/p>\n

Responsibilities:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Primary responsibilities include:
\n\u2022 Presales support for South Africa.
\n\u2022 Discussion with customers, VARs to validate customers\u2019 pains and requirements via meetings, phone calls, webinars and\/or emails;
\n\u2022 Demonstration of Primavera solution based on clients\u2019 requirements either derived from RFP or detailed requirement analysis;
\n\u2022 RFP response from a functional and technical perspective;
\n\u2022 Creation and monitoring of customer evaluation, pilots and proof of concepts;
\n\u2022 Addressing technical questions regarding a defined sales opportunity.
\n\u2022 Running seminars for target accounts<\/p>\n

Other responsibilities include:
\n\u2022 To deliver the Sales Enablement Program within predefined timelines.
\n\u2022 To provide feedback on program materials to cater for the local business culture.
\n\u2022 To collect feedback from program attendees on quality of training delivered.
\n\u2022 Support for In-country Review on localization.<\/p>\n

Required experience and skills:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 English \u2013 business level written and spoken
\n\u2022 Pre-sales experience
\n\u2022 Experience in one or more of the following verticals: Engineering & Construction, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Utilities
\n\u2022 PPM industry experience
\n\u2022 PPM software experience<\/p>\n

As part of Oracle\u2019s employment process candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment screening process, prior to an offer being made. This will involve identity and employment verification, salary verification, professional references, education verification and professional qualifications and memberships (if applicable).<\/em><\/p>\n