Oracle Project Portfolio Management – Functional – Manager

Company: EY

Location: Kochi, Kerala, India (On – site)

Required Experience: 8 years

Job Title: Oracle Project Portfolio Management – Functional – Manager

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Oracle Fusion Project Portfolio Management (PPM) Manager with a minimum of 8 years of experience to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong blend of project management expertise, deep functional knowledge of Oracle PPM, and excellent leadership and communication skills. This role requires a proven record of successfully delivering complex Oracle PPM implementations and providing ongoing support to clients, possess functional knowhow, and client-facing roles, leveraging the latest AI-driven features.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

• Lead and manage all aspects of Oracle Fusion PPM implementation projects, ensuring projects are delivered on time, and to the highest quality standards.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as the primary point of contact for project-related communication and coordination.
• Develop and execute comprehensive project plans, including scope definition, resource allocation, risk management, issue resolution and monitor project progress.
• Interpret and map functional/client requirements against standard Oracle Cloud PPM processes. 
• Design module-specific and end-to-end process solutions in the context of integrated PPM applications and deliver and design solutions from offshore/ready to travel onsite if required.
• Maintain and enhance existing Oracle PPM modules like Project Financial Management, Project Execution Management, and Project Resource Management.
• Conduct workshops and client interviews to gather and document detailed functional and non-functional requirements. Manage project documentation based on OUM or TCM methodology.
• Collaborate with functional/Technical consultants to design and document the overall solution architecture, ensuring it aligns with client requirements and best practices.
• Oversee quality assurance activities throughout the project lifecycle, including testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), and go-live support. Drive and assist business users during CRPs, SITs, and UATs.
• Manage and communicate project changes effectively to stakeholders, ensuring all parties are informed and aligned.
• Continuously seek opportunities to improve project delivery methodologies and best practices, Support in preparing and ensuring quality deliverables, test scripts, and test cases, and support in trainings.
• Lead and mentor project teams, including functional consultants, technical resources, and client stakeholders.
• Training: Manage, support, and conduct end-user training and prepare appropriate training materials.
• Manage and support internal KPIs.

Experience:

• Experience in Oracle PPM functions/modules.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience working with Oracle PPM product suite (EBS and Fusion) with relevant experience in all functional modules.
• Experience in at least three full life cycle implementations, with at least one implementation in in Fusion PPM offerings.
• Experience in Oracle PPM Modules (Foundation, Contracts, Costing, Billing, Finance, and Supply Chain integrations).
• Experience in a client-facing delivery role and experience in project planning and management. Strong understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, PRINCE2).
• Proficiency in project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, or other relevant tools

Competencies / Skills:

• Strong leadership, customer handling skills and ability to lead and mentor team members.
• Ability to drive projects and teams independently, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.
• Effective communication skills and ability to translate requirements into design documents.
• Excellent organizational, time management, analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to acquire, absorb, and apply complex business knowledge to problems quickly.
• Ability to follow well-defined release management processes and stay focused on release priorities.
• Must have a valid passport for business traveling, which involves work at client sites. Willing to work in MENA shift timings (Sunday to Thursday).
• Understanding of AI applications in project portfolio management, including predictive analytics, automation tools, and AI-driven insights.

Education:

• Should be a graduate with a degree in project management, finance, or Postgraduate such as MBA Project Management, Chartered Accountant, Cost Accountant, or ACCA from a reputed educational institution
• Having Oracle certification is an added advantage.