Cloud PPM/Project Lead

ACCELALPHA INC

159d • $150,000 - $185,000

About The Position

Accelalpha, an IBM company, is a trusted leader in implementing, integrating, and managing Oracle Cloud Applications. As part of IBM, we leverage the combined strengths of two industry powerhouses to provide clients with cutting-edge solutions that transform their businesses. Our commitment to employee development is reflected in our award-winning Learning & Development (L&D) team, recognized by the BEST Award. As a certified Great Place to Work for the past six years and a Fortune 100 Best Workplace, we prioritize work-life balance and a supportive, inclusive culture. We are currently looking for an Oracle Projects & Portfolio Management (PPM) Lead to join our team to work on exciting projects. The Oracle Cloud PPM Lead will serve as the expert and lead on projects through the full project life cycle: planning, design, configuration, build, testing, training, go-live and post-production support, working closely with client teams to understand their needs and offer solutions and design.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of experience as an Oracle Cloud PPM Lead.
• Deep understanding of the PPM processes, PPM Reports (OTBI, analytics), integrations with other modules and tools.
• Strong hands-on experience within the Oracle Cloud PPM application including but not limited to Project Costing and Project Billing.
• Hands-on experience within Project Control, Grants Management, Asset Management and Project Resource Management is a plus.
• Strong understanding of how other applications within the Oracle Cloud suite integrate with PPM such as Accounts Receivables, General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Expenses and OTL.
• Maintaining confidentiality of private data and information, in accordance with data security regulations and best practices.
• Problem solving skills - guiding and training others on the subject for a successful production deployment.
• People skills; effective team player with strong communication (verbal & written) and active listening skills.
• Customer-first mindset.
• Drive for results; ability to turn a customer from good to great by translating business requirements into technical solutions.
• Strong time and resource management skills along with organizational and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate or lead business meetings and collaborate alongside stakeholders to guarantee the appropriate insights to communicate to the development team.
• Conduct business needs analysis to streamline processes and guarantee that the solutions are aligned with the customer's objectives.
• Provide subject matter expertise and lead the Oracle Cloud PPM workstream.
• Provide solutions to the clients based on industry and application best practice and rules for the PPM application.
• Have in-depth knowledge and demonstratable experience of the Oracle Cloud PPM application to be able to guide the client.
• Conduct workshops, manage and run CRPs, drive user testing and user training.
• Undertake or manage configurations to tailor solution to client needs.
• Map customer’s business process to Oracle Cloud PPM processes and migrate customer data from Legacy to Oracle Cloud Applications.
• Document Gaps, Issues and Solution Process Flows.
• Ensure that the Cloud PPM workstream is adhering to established project methodologies, standards, tools, processes and procedures.
• Create functional specifications for the technical team.
• Design and build of reports to support the implementation.
• Mentor junior/offshore resources on the project team.
• Lead and guide the client through their implementation of the solutions.
• Stick to the established project timelines by ensuring that the Cloud PPM workstream is meeting assigned deliverables.
• Constant self-update on Oracle products and offerings – attend conferences, webinars, cross-training on new applications.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan.
• Generous Paid Time Off.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage for added security.
• Life Insurance to protect your loved ones.
• Well-being Benefits to support overall health and balance.
• Cell phone and Internet expenses support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees