Oracle Cloud Project Portfolio Management Lead

Company: CherryRoad Technologies Inc.

Location: United States

Required Experience: 4-6 years of experience

Job Title: Oracle Cloud Project Portfolio Management Lead

Job Description

As CherryRoad’s Oracle Cloud/Fusion Project Portfolio Management Lead you will provide functional leadership for assigned project roles focused on implementing Oracle Cloud/Fusion Project Portfolio Management applications and any relative solution design, business process analysis, and system integration.  Provide functional Oracle Cloud Project Portfolio Management application guidance to client regarding “best practices” and the functionality of the software modules through all phases of an implementation.  

Responsibilities Include:

•Identify business requirements and align them to Oracle Cloud/Fusion Project Portfolio Management functionality.
•Configure the Cloud/Fusion PPM Applications based on client requirements, including:  Contracts, Costing, Control, Billing, Project & Task Management and Reporting.
•Develop innovative solutions using Cloud/Fusion applications for various Professional Services and Portfolio Management business requirements.
•Experience converting Grants Post Award requirements into system configuration.
•Provide functional application leadership and guidance to client regarding “best practices” and the functionality of the software modules through all phases of an implementation. Work with client to develop business solution designs to ensure that business requirements are met.  
•Provide thought leadership around industry best practices for improving operation efficiencies and profitability of client business.
• Assist in documenting and performing application set ups for test instances.  Thoroughly review application set up and configuration with the appropriate client lead to obtain sign off.  Raise issues and work resolutions as they come up to ensure adherence to the project schedule. Work with the respective client functional lead to ensure knowledge transfer.  Participate with the respective client functional lead throughout system testing.  Provide guidance to the respective client functional lead in the preparation of training materials and class agendas
•Support project team for successful delivery of the client’s business requirements through all phases of the implementation.  Lead weekly project status meetings for assigned team and actively participate in project’s weekly status, and/or, issues meetings.
•Leadership:  Encourage teamwork and positive working relationships within the project team for all consultants and client members and throughout Jibe. 
•Assist with the development of proposals, RFPs, and statements of work congruent with scale and scope of the sales cycle and eventual engagement.  Collaborate with sales to up-sell consulting services within existing engagements.  Assist with estimating projects to ensure profitable delivery.

Required Skills:

•Public Sector experience is a must.
•Experience with the business processes across all Oracle Cloud/Fusion Project Portfolio Managements modules to include Contracts, Costing, Control, Billing, Project & Task Management and Reporting.
•Possesses previous Oracle Cloud/Fusion PPM experience.
•Communicates effectively in both written and verbal formats. 
•Resolves problems in a timely and effective manner, involving project management as appropriate.
•Successfully manages relationship with clients and colleagues. 
•Effectively produces deliverables.
•Ability to identify, assess and mitigate relevant risks during bid development and project execution. 
•Successful experience as an Oracle Cloud/Fusion applications Functional Lead on at least 3 full cycle implementations.

As a CherryRoad employee, you can expect to work with seasoned and practical experts to deliver solutions that maximize enterprise performance.  And, unlike some bigger companies – where you often get lost in the crowd – at CherryRoad you can expect a refreshing and personal culture that encourages idea sharing and collaboration. Here, your knowledge, abilities, and work experience count.  Your contributions are meaningful and appreciated.