Lead Consultant – Oracle Cloud Projects and Grants

Job Description:

• Provide functional expertise on projects and initiatives involving Oracle Cloud Projects and Grants modules, as well as their integration with other internal modules and external applications;
• Identify gaps and present solution options to business based on functionality in Oracle Financials product and best practices;
• Ensure that all capabilities delivered align with original business objectives, application service levels, IT strategies, and design intent;
• Work with the client’s Finance and Accounting functions to capture and map business requirements to Oracle Cloud functionality;
• Identify gaps and advise clients on options, risks, and value propositions;
• Be accountable for the generation and accuracy of the requirements traceability matrix as well as the Oracle Cloud configuration;
• Configure Oracle Cloud as part of the implementation, and ensure that it meets the solution design and aligns with Oracle Cloud implementation recommended best practices;
• Be accountable for the solution design, configuration, and implementation, as well as ensuring the implementation is consistent with such design;
• Monitor the solution design, configuration and implementation against project scope, and escalate issues through appropriate channels when needed;
• Organize and facilitate functional design sessions with business users from multiple geographical regions and functional areas;
• Integrate requirements from multiple design sessions and teams into Oracle Cloud system design;
• Develop use and test cases to test the implementation of Oracle Cloud Projects and Grants modules, and participate in the execution of such test cases;
• Provide support to testing teams and end users during the various test cycles, and remediate and/or dispose of test case failures or anomalies;
• Align departmental policies and procedures with the Oracle Cloud Projects and Grants system implementation solution;
• Support project execution methodology, report on project progress, and identify and manage issues to closure.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher;
• Minimum 8 years of experience in Oracle Cloud Projects and Grants implementation;
• Demonstrable experience in participating in Oracle Cloud implementations as a Functional Consultant, with at least 5 implementations with Oracle Cloud Projects and Grants configuration responsibilities;
• Experience in facilitating and conducting Business Process Workshops, Proof of Concept Sessions, Conference Room Pilots, System Integrated Testing (SIT), and User Acceptance Testing (UAT);
• Experience gathering requirements, designing, and implementing Projects and Grants;
• Experience working with an ERP to mature financial processes and reporting;
• Experience leading small teams (2 to 4 people), as well as design sessions;
• Experience creating a testing strategy and approach;
• Experience supporting pre-sales efforts;
• Testing and training experience, specifically helping the finance and accounting functions adopt the newly defined procedures;
• Demonstrable ability to track and manage the scope of modules against the statement of work and address and/or appropriately escalate issues, as necessary;
• Demonstrable ability to manage client expectations, including requirements which do not align to system functionality or best practices;
• Ability to communicate the impact and risk of deviations and escalate issues when necessary;
• Expert knowledge in financial system integration and overall ERP development, testing and support;
• Functional knowledge of other Oracle Cloud modules (GL, AP, AR, CM, EXP, LA, FA, Payroll);
• Thorough understanding of operational financial controls and accounting processes as well as deep functional knowledge of the Oracle Cloud Projects and Grants modules;
• Familiarity with the following edge systems: Oracle Primavera, Procore, Viewpoint Vista;
• Familiarity with project management methodologies and Microsoft Project;
• Superior communication skills: written, spoken and presentation, with the ability to communicate and interact with senior and executive-level management and influence outcomes.

Benefits:

• Work-life balance helps us stay at our best. We offer flexible work options, and with our Unlimited Vacation Plan, you can rest and recharge when you need it most.
• Your contributions matter. From day one, our total rewards package offers a comprehensive compensation plan, including short-term incentive programs.
• Our benefits are designed with optimal health and wellness in mind. You’ll have access to 24/7 virtual healthcare, as well as an extensive wellness portal that provides tools and resources to support your physical, mental, emotional and financial well-being.
• When you join Alithya, you’re joining a team committed to investing in your development. Refining your expertise is essential in a rapidly evolving industry, and we support your continuous growth every step of the way. Through partnerships with world-renowned education leaders, we provide access to thousands of top-rated online courses and certifications. With exclusive leadership programs designed to empower you to lead your teams with confidence and deliver impactful outcomes, and with a tuition reimbursement program for external training, we set you up for success to thrive and achieve your ambitions.
• Our people drive our success. Through our Employee Share Purchase Plan with matched contributions, you become a stakeholder, sharing in our growth and directly benefiting from our collective achievements.

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