Lead Consultant – Oracle Cloud PPM Functional

• Guide and assist clients through all phases of Oracle Cloud PPM implementation
• Define client business requirements and design and configure system solutions
• Provide expertise across Resource Management, Task Management, Project Financials, Project Contract Billing, Time and Labor for Projects, and Grant Management
• Apply PPM business-process expertise and industry best practices
• Consult with clients to provide cost-effective solutions for business scenarios
• Collaborate with project teams and client employees to develop, test, and implement Oracle Cloud solutions
• Refine, document, and present customer requirements for client approval
• Identify and apply creative approaches to resolving product implementation and integration obstacles
• Analyze current systems and data to identify requirements and needed enhancements or modifications
• Develop unit test scripts and coordinate User Acceptance Testing
• Work with Oracle to resolve service requests
• Lead business requirements workshops, analysis, design, configuration, and development
• Lead Conference Room Pilots, User Acceptance Testing, go-live preparation, cutover support, and post-production support

• Minimum 10 years of experience as Oracle Functional consultant, including 3+ years implementing or supporting Oracle Cloud PPM projects and upgrades
• Certified Oracle Cloud Project Portfolio Management Consultant certification obtained within the last two years
• Strong consulting experience and business analytical skills for gathering and documenting business requirements, leading fit-gap analysis, business process design, managing CRPs, functional configuration, and ERP solution testing
• Ability to lead a team, work independently, and manage multiple task assignments
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude under stressful circumstances
• Seniority to independently handle client expectations
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, presentation, and communication skills
• High commitment to exceeding performance expectations
• High degree of initiative, accuracy, efficiency, and attention to detail
• Professional approach when dealing with internal and external customers
• Ability to lead the complete software development lifecycle, including analysis, design, configuration, programming, and unit testing
• Ability to produce end-user and technical documentation and facilitate knowledge transfer
• Proficiency with MS Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint