Enterprise Applications Analyst Lead - (Contracts & PPM)

AeroVironment; United States; On-site; USD 160,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. seeks an experienced Enterprise Applications Analyst Lead to oversee Oracle Fusion Contracts Management and PPM, guiding strategic IT initiatives across Finance and EPM. You will partner with BU leadership to drive digital transformation and develop scalable, AI-friendly solutions.

The role requires strong Oracle Fusion implementation experience, cross-functional leadership, and the ability to manage end-to-end delivery and production support in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 12-15+ years of experience in Enterprise Applications, Business Analysis, or Business Relationship Management supporting SaaS and cloud-based systems.
• Proven end-to-end Oracle Fusion implementation experience, including hands-on functional expertise in Contracts Management and PPM, particularly Project Costing, Project Billing, and Revenue Management.
• Required Government Contracting (GovCon) experience, including project accounting, timekeeping, labor charging, indirect rates, billing, and compliance requirements.
• Experience developing functional design documents, configuration workbooks, business requirements, testing strategies, and test cases.
• Full systems development lifecycle (SDLC) experience, including application configuration, testing, deployment, user training, and production support.
• Experience facilitating business requirements workshops and aligning stakeholders on solution design and priorities.
• Experience leading strategic initiatives, digital transformation, process optimization, and cross-functional implementations.
• Strong understanding of Finance, Projects, Cost Management, and related business processes, with the ability to translate business requirements into scalable solutions.
• Experience managing Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) integrations into Oracle Fusion Applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a multi-year application roadmap, including Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), aligned with business objectives and enterprise priorities.
• Partner with Business Unit (BU) leadership and DBT to evaluate business capabilities, risks, and opportunities and drive digital transformation initiatives.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert for Oracle Fusion Contracts Management and Project Portfolio Management (PPM), with cross-functional knowledge of Finance, Cost Management, and EPM.
• Lead business analysis, requirements gathering, workflow documentation, and solution design, translating business needs into functional specifications.
• Develop and review business requirements documents (BRDs), configuration workbooks, functional specifications, test plans, and test cases.
• Lead Oracle Fusion implementations, configurations, integrations, enhancements, testing, and deployments, ensuring scalable solutions and successful user adoption.
• Demonstrate Oracle Fusion capabilities and recommend innovative solutions that improve processes, system utilization, and business outcomes.
• Ability to define AI-enabled Finance transformation opportunities and practical implementation strategies.
• Manage the application demand pipeline, prioritize initiatives based on business value, and balance business needs with technical constraints.
• Oversee end-to-end application delivery and production support, including issue resolution, root-cause analysis, escalations, and continuous improvement across release cycles.
• Partner with the PMO and cross-functional teams to deliver strategic initiatives, integrations, and process improvements.
• Lead and develop the Enterprise Applications team through hiring, coaching, mentoring, and performance management.

Skills

Oracle Fusion

Contracts Management

Project Portfolio Management

GovCon experience

SDLC

Business Analysis

Stakeholder Management

Cross-functional Leadership

Strategic Planning

Digital Transformation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

MS/MBA preferred

Tools

Oracle Fusion

ERP Integrations

Finance Systems

Job description

Worker Type

Regular

Job Description

Summary

AV is seeking an experienced Enterprise Applications Analyst Lead - (Contracts & PPM) to oversee Oracle Fusion Contracts Management and Project Portfolio Management (PPM). This role will provide strategic leadership, align business needs with DBT, and lead initiatives to enhance AV's application ecosystem. Strong Oracle Fusion implementation experience is required , including solution design, configuration, integrations, and deployment. The role will serve as the primary liaison and subject matter expert for assigned business areas, championing innovative, scalable solutions that advance AV's digital transformation.

Position Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a multi-year application roadmap, including Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), aligned with business objectives and enterprise priorities.
• Partner with Business Unit (BU) leadership and DBT to evaluate business capabilities, risks, and opportunities and drive digital transformation initiatives.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert for Oracle Fusion Contracts Management and Project Portfolio Management (PPM), with cross-functional knowledge of Finance, Cost Management, and EPM.
• Lead business analysis, requirements gathering, workflow documentation, and solution design, translating business needs into functional specifications.
• Develop and review business requirements documents (BRDs), configuration workbooks, functional specifications, test plans, and test cases.
• Lead Oracle Fusion implementations, configurations, integrations, enhancements, testing, and deployments, ensuring scalable solutions and successful user adoption.
• Demonstrate Oracle Fusion capabilities and recommend innovative solutions that improve processes, system utilization, and business outcomes.
• Ability to define AI-enabled Finance transformation opportunities and practical implementation strategies.
• Manage the application demand pipeline, prioritize initiatives based on business value, and balance business needs with technical constraints.
• Oversee end-to-end application delivery and production support, including issue resolution, root-cause analysis, escalations, and continuous improvement across release cycles.
• Partner with the PMO and cross-functional teams to deliver strategic initiatives, integrations, and process improvements.
• Lead and develop the Enterprise Applications team through hiring, coaching, mentoring, and performance management.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 12-15+ years of experience in Enterprise Applications, Business Analysis, or Business Relationship Management supporting SaaS and cloud-based systems.
• Proven end-to-end Oracle Fusion implementation experience , including hands‑on functional expertise in Contracts Management and PPM, particularly Project Costing, Project Billing, and Revenue Management.
• Required Government Contracting (GovCon) experience , including project accounting, timekeeping, labor charging, indirect rates, billing, and compliance requirements.
• Experience developing functional design documents, configuration workbooks, business requirements, testing strategies, and test cases.
• Full systems development lifecycle (SDLC) experience, including application configuration, testing, deployment, user training, and production support.
• Experience facilitating business requirements workshops and aligning stakeholders on solution design and priorities.
• Experience leading strategic initiatives, digital transformation, process optimization, and cross-functional implementations.
• Strong understanding of Finance, Projects, Cost Management, and related business processes, with the ability to translate business requirements into scalable solutions.
• Experience managing Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) integrations into Oracle Fusion Applications.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage multiple workstreams, prioritize competing demands, and deliver results in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills, including the ability to evaluate alternatives, assess risks, and resolve complex business and technical issues.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and communicate effectively with technical teams, business users, and leadership.
• Self‑directed, organized, and accountable, with the ability to drive improvements independently and support multiple business functions.

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

• Advanced degree (MS, MBA) or professional certification (CPA).
• Oracle Fusion certifications in Financials and/or PPM.
• Experience partnering with PMO teams to manage complex, cross-functional implementations and integrations.
• Broader knowledge of Oracle Fusion Finance, EPM, Inventory, and Supply Chain Manageme