What is the role of a project manager and program manager?

1. Answer the module review questions listed below. Each question for part 1 should be answered in paragraph format:

· What is the role of a project manager and program manager? What are the skills, knowledge, and abilities required to be a project manager?

· Name five critical success factors and why they are important to the success of a project.

· What role can the company executives play in an implementation? What is “scope creep” and why is it important to manage during an ERP implementation?

· What are the steps in business process re-engineering? And why is BPR important in an ERP implementation?

· What does the organizational project management maturity model do for a company’s ERP implementation, and what are the steps involved in OPM3?

2. Review 5 to 10 job advertisements for a project manager role/position from any source. Afterwards answer the following questions. Each question for part 2 should be answered in paragraph format:

· Write a report that includes the references to the job ads you reviewed.

· Describe the positions you reviewed.

· Summarize the skills and competencies required for the positions listed.

3. Answer the following discussion here in part 3 in a one to two pages summary:

What are some of the effective tools you may use to reduce resistance to system change and increase awareness of your ERP implementation plans? Share your experience if you have been through a computer system implementation or change before. Support your answers with examples and rationale.

4. Oracle provides ERP solutions for mid-size business organizations. For this assignment, you are to write a research report on these ERP solutions. Your report should include:

· a description of Oracle key ERP systems

· a description of each ERP

· a list and description of each associated models

· the intended purpose of each ERP and model(s)

· pricing, and other relevant technical and functional data.

At the end of the report, create a separate section and write your own reflection of the solutions provided.

Your report for question 4 should be a minimum of three (3) pages, include proper references, and use current APA formatting.