Oracle Cloud PPM Delivery Architect

Argano

About The Position

A Delivery Architect at Argano is a highly experienced professional in the consulting family responsible for providing solution leadership to mid to large size client engagements and contributing to the growth and development of the consulting practice. The ideal candidate will be a consummate professional who can thrive in an upbeat and innovative environment and collaborate with clients to deliver a state-of-the-art solution. The individual will excel at delivering high quality service and cutting-edge solutions to Argano clients in the Oracle community. The Oracle Cloud Delivery Architect will focus on guiding and assisting clients through all phases of Oracle ERP Cloud implementation. The Oracle Cloud Delivery Architect is expected to have expertise in implementing a wide range of Oracle Cloud applications. The successful candidate will have completed five successful Oracle Cloud implementations. An Oracle Cloud Delivery Architect is responsible for the overall Enterprise Cloud solution. The Delivery Architect will lead the implementation team in all phases of the implementation. This individual will identify and apply creative and innovative approaches to resolving product implementation and integration obstacles. They provide expert advice, guidance, and solutions related to technology to businesses and organizations. Their goal is to help clients optimize their technology infrastructure, processes, and strategies to achieve their business objectives more efficiently and effectively.

Requirements

Minimum 10 years of experience as Oracle Functional consultant with 3+ years of experience in solution design for Oracle Fusion Project Portfolio Management implementations.
Expert level experience as an Oracle Cloud Architect implementing or supporting Oracle Cloud PPM implementation projects and upgrades.
Experience with Oracle Platform as a Service (PaaS) with a focus on Integration Cloud Service, Database Cloud Service
Knowledgeable and experience with Web Services and the use of Oracle Cloud delivered Web Services (SOAP & REST)
Expert consulting experience and business analytical skills to gather and document business requirements, leading fit-gap analysis, business process designs, managing conference room pilots (CRPs), perform functional configuration, and manage testing of PPM solutions.
Experience in navigating the challenges of working with cross-border and diverse teams and projects.
Expert level experience with cloud PPM modules such as Project Execution Management, Project Billing, Costing, Resource Management, Contracts, Grants Management, and Project Performance Management
Expert level experience with one or more of the following Oracle Cloud Applications: Oracle ERP Cloud Oracle Project Portfolio Management Cloud Oracle Supply Chain Management Cloud Oracle Manufacturing Cloud
Strong consulting experience and business analytical skills to gather and document business requirements, leading fit-gap analysis, business process designs, managing conference room pilots (CRPs), and perform functional configuration.
Proven experience with guiding clients through business process improvements
Ability to analyze the industry's business process, complex project requirements and develop end to end solutions and functional design
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, presentation, and communication skills
High commitment to exceed performance expectations.
Senior enough to be able to independently handle client expectations.
Professional approach when dealing with internal and external customers.
Ability to maintain a positive attitude under stressful circumstances.
Willingness to travel as needed.
Previous experience working in IT companies.
In-depth knowledge of the technologies and systems relevant.
Creating a positive environment by monitoring workloads of the team while meeting client expectations
Communication: Proficient in English written and verbal communications. Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with clients, team members, and stakeholders.
Complex Project Management: Delivery Architects are responsible for leading multiple complex projects, necessitating exceptional project management skills.
Thought Leadership: Providing thought leadership and industry expertise is critical in projects.
Client Acquisition: They should have strong business development skills to acquire new clients and expand existing relationships.
Mentorship and Coaching: Indirectly developing and coaching junior and mid-level consultants is a significant responsibility.
Strategic Vision: Delivery Architects should contribute to the firm's strategic vision and decision-making.
Executive Presence: The ability to interact effectively with senior client executives is important.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Oracle Primavera Cloud, Primavera Unifier and Oracle Textura Payment Management would be a plus.
Experience in project-intensive industries such as engineering and construction, industrial manufacturing, and public sectors is highly desired.
Preferred consulting experience in a similar role in a professional services firm or industry experience at a strategic level is required.

Responsibilities

Lead mid to large size and complex consulting projects simultaneously.
Extensive whole lifecycle experience in leading Oracle SaaS requirements workshops, solutions architecture & design discussions
Using in-depth knowledge of Oracle Cloud Applications, as well as industry best practice expertise, consults with clients to provide cost effective solutions to client business scenarios.
Leads the implementation team in creating the overall Enterprise Cloud solution. This includes both the technical and functional solutions.
Experience in extending Oracle SaaS footprints with PaaS extensions. This involves designing solutions and writing specifications to create custom applications and integrating them with Oracle Cloud Applications
Analyze current systems and data to identify new requirements, recognizing the need for systems enhancements or modifications if necessary.
Ability to Lead, mentor, train and guide an Oracle Cloud applications team.
Experience in mapping enterprise requirements to multiple applications in the Oracle SaaS Applications
Identifies and applies creative and innovative approaches to resolving product implementation and integration obstacles and problems.
Develop and implement long-term client strategies.
Act as the primary point of contact for clients. Effectively communicate with clients, team members, and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle. Keep all parties informed about project progress, challenges, and changes.
Actively engage project stakeholders in the estimation process, mindful of the impact of strategic business changes.
Support business partners in presenting solution value to key stakeholders effectively.
Collaborate with third-party vendors and suppliers to source necessary hardware, software, or services. Negotiate contracts and agreements to secure the best terms for the client.
Present compelling business cases, clearly quantifying the benefits of proposed solutions.
Continuously monitor the performance of implemented solutions to identify areas for improvement or optimization. Provide recommendations for updates, upgrades, or modifications as needed.