Oracle Cloud Financials Delivery Architect

Argano•United States,

22d

About The Position

A Delivery Architect at Argano provides solution leadership for mid- to large-sized client engagements and contributes to the growth and development of the consulting practice. The role guides clients through all phases of Oracle ERP Cloud implementation and leads the implementation team in delivering the overall Enterprise Cloud solution, including technical and functional components. The architect applies expertise in Oracle Cloud applications to provide high-quality, cost-effective solutions and resolve implementation and integration challenges. The position also advises clients on technology strategies, infrastructure, and processes to help achieve business objectives efficiently and effectively. The Delivery Architect leads complex projects, serves as a primary client contact, develops long-term client strategies, and communicates project progress and challenges to stakeholders. The role includes requirements workshops, solution architecture and design, business process improvement, functional configuration, testing, team leadership and mentoring, and ongoing optimization of deployed solutions. The architect may also work with Oracle PaaS extensions, integrations, third-party vendors, and business development activities.

Requirements

Minimum 10 years of experience as an Oracle Functional Consultant.
At least 3 years of experience in solution design for ERP Cloud implementations.
Expert-level experience as an Oracle Cloud Architect implementing or supporting Oracle Cloud implementation projects and upgrades.
Experience with Oracle PaaS, particularly Integration Cloud Service and Database Cloud Service.
Knowledge and experience with Web Services, including Oracle Cloud-delivered SOAP and REST services.
Expert consulting and business analysis skills, including requirements gathering and documentation, fit-gap analysis, business process design, conference room pilots, functional configuration, and ERP solution testing.
Experience working with cross-border and diverse teams and projects.
Understanding of corporate month-end close and consolidation processes and/or planning or forecast management reporting requirements.
Expert-level experience with one or more of Oracle ERP Cloud, Oracle Project Portfolio Management Cloud, Oracle Supply Chain Management Cloud, Oracle Manufacturing Cloud, or Oracle EPM Cloud.
Experience guiding clients through business process improvements.
Accounting experience, including chart of accounts redesign, financial reporting, and MultiOrg or multi-currency work.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, presentation, and communication skills, including proficient written and spoken English.
High commitment to exceeding performance expectations.
Ability to handle client expectations independently at a senior level.
Professional, positive, and tactful approach with internal and external customers, including the ability to maintain a positive attitude under stress.
Willingness to travel as needed.
In-depth knowledge of relevant technologies and systems.
Strong complex project management, thought leadership, client acquisition, strategic vision, and executive presence capabilities.
Ability to interact effectively with senior client executives.
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or Engineering.

Nice To Haves

Prior accounting or finance industry experience; an accounting background is a significant advantage.
Payroll costing expertise, including translating costing data to the General Ledger.
Experience with reporting requirements and specifications using SplashBI or similar tools.
MBA, relevant master's degree, or PhD.
Consulting experience in a similar role at a professional services firm or strategic-level industry experience.
Previous experience working in IT companies.
Successful completion of five Oracle Cloud implementations.

Responsibilities

Lead multiple mid- to large-sized and complex consulting projects.
Lead Oracle SaaS requirements workshops and solution architecture and design discussions throughout the project lifecycle.
Consult with clients using Oracle Cloud Applications knowledge and industry best practices to develop cost-effective solutions for business scenarios.
Lead the implementation team in creating the overall technical and functional Enterprise Cloud solution.
Design Oracle SaaS extensions using PaaS, write specifications for custom applications, and integrate them with Oracle Cloud Applications.
Analyze existing systems and data to identify requirements and determine whether system enhancements or modifications are needed.
Lead, mentor, train, and guide Oracle Cloud applications team members.
Map enterprise requirements to multiple Oracle SaaS applications.
Develop creative approaches to resolve product implementation and integration obstacles.
Develop and implement long-term client strategies.
Serve as the primary client contact and communicate project progress, challenges, and changes to clients, team members, and stakeholders.
Engage project stakeholders in estimation while considering the effects of strategic business changes.
Support business partners in presenting the value of solutions to key stakeholders.
Collaborate with third-party vendors and suppliers to source hardware, software, or services and negotiate client agreements.
Present business cases that clearly quantify the benefits of proposed solutions.
Monitor implemented solutions and recommend updates, upgrades, or modifications to improve performance.
Gather and document business requirements, lead fit-gap analysis and business process design, manage conference room pilots, perform functional configuration, and manage testing.
Guide clients through business process improvements and independently manage client expectations.
Write functional specifications based on user requirements.
Monitor team workloads while meeting client expectations.
Travel as needed.