Oracle Cloud Projects & Grants (PPM) Lead

IBM; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consulting firm is seeking an Oracle Cloud Projects & Grants (PPM) Lead with expertise in ERP implementation and cloud applications. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience leading projects and be proficient in Oracle Cloud PPM modules. Responsibilities include conducting gap analysis, developing testing scenarios, and facilitating knowledge transfer. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential. This role is based in Denver, Colorado and involves client engagement and collaboration with offshore teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience with ERP implementations.
• Proficiency in Oracle Cloud PPM modules including Project Financials.
• Hands-on experience in configuration and transaction processing.

Responsibilities

• Lead functional tracks on Oracle ERP Cloud Project Management.
• Conduct gap analysis between functionality and client requirements.
• Develop testing scenarios and facilitate business transformation.

Skills

ERP implementation experience

Oracle Cloud ERP expertise

Communication skills

Project management

Problem-solving

Education

4-year Bachelor degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Oracle Cloud Projects & Grants (PPM) Lead

Introduction

A career in IBM Consulting is rooted by long-term relationships and close collaboration with clients across the globe. You'll work with visionaries across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Your ability to accelerate impact and make meaningful change for your clients is enabled by our strategic partner ecosystem and our robust technology platforms across the IBM portfolio.

Your Role And Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise and lead functional tracks on Oracle ERPCloud Project Management for the modules Project Financials, Oracle Grants Management and Project Contract Billing.
• Provide solutions based on accounting principles and rules for the PPM modules.
• Complete project tasks and deliverables as per established project timelines. Written deliverables should be of the highest quality as per established project templates.
• Engage with clients and lead workshops to define business requirements.
• Conduct gap analysis between delivered functionality and client requirements. Provide solutions to gaps along with recommended solution for the PPM modules.
• Document gaps, issues and solution process flows.
• Map customer’s business process to Oracle Cloud PPM processes.
• Configure Cloud PPM to align with customer’s business processes.
• Migrate customer financial data from Legacy to Oracle Cloud Applications.
• Prepare the functional design for all technical objects in AST template along with documentation of the test criteria for each technical object.
• Develop testing scenarios and day‑in‑the‑life scenarios for testing.
• Lead testing events like unit, integration and acceptance testing for the PPM area. Tasks include finalizing scenarios with the client, prepping data for testing, providing the schedule for the events, coordination of completion of testing and ensuring accuracy in testing.
• Facilitate knowledge transfer and business transformation.
• Create RAID items as necessary per direction of the PMO, update the status on RAID items for items assigned and coordinate with the client for timely closure of items.
• Be available during the client working hours using AST and Client communication tools for the project.
• Work and engage with offshore AST counterparts, other module leads and technical team for project work.
• Execute the project work based on AST and Client defined project process, project execution methodology and templates.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Minimum of 3‑5 years of ERP implementation experience on Cloud Applications.
• Preferably at least one City or County Client with exposure to Grants Accounting, Budgetary Controls and Encumbrance Accounting.
• Demonstrated ability to provide subject matter expertise in Oracle Cloud ERP Project Portfolio Management (PPM) modules Project Financials, Oracle Grants Management and Project Contract Billing.
• Hands‑on experience in configuring and transaction processing on the PPM modules.
• Exposure to SCM, Financial applications, Project Management, Project Scheduling, Resource Management and Task management is a plus.
• Completed 2+ full cycle implementations as the Lead Consultant Oracle Cloud PPM Applications.
• Experience in Business Process Consulting, problem definition, facilitating global design workshops, business process analysis, providing subject matter guidance, system integration testing, training and production deployment.
• Able to work in a fast‑paced environment with a diverse group of people.
• Able to effectively collaborate with customers, PMO, onsite & offshore team.
• Capable to work independently, take initiative with minimal supervision yet can participate as a team member with a willingness to help where needed.
• Ability to communicate through remote tools effectively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, active listening and interpersonal skills.
• 4‑year Bachelor degree (or equivalent experience).
• Ability to travel as per project and organizational needs.