Oracle Grants Management Lead

Accenture • Austin, TX

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About The Position

Accenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries, we offer Strategy and Consulting, Interactive, Technology and Operations services—all powered by the world’s largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. Over 700,000 people deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity every day, serving clients in more than 120 countries. We embrace the power of change to create value and shared success for our clients, people, shareholders, partners and communities. Visit us at www.accenture.com . We are seeking an Oracle Cloud Grants Management Lead to join our Higher Education practice. This role will focus on designing and implementing Oracle Cloud ERP solutions that meet the complex needs of colleges and universities managing externally funded research and institutional grants. The ideal candidate will bring deep knowledge of grant lifecycle management, sponsored research administration, and higher ed business processes, along with Oracle Cloud ERP configuration experience—particularly in Grants, Project Portfolio Management (PPM), and Financials. Lead the implementation of Oracle Cloud Grants Management solutions for higher education clients. Provide subject matter expertise in pre-award, post-award, compliance, and reporting. Guide clients through design workshops, configuration, testing, and deployment. Collaborate with Oracle and client stakeholders to drive process improvements. Translate regulatory and operational requirements into system configurations. Support data conversion, security design, and reporting strategy. Lead or contribute to proposal responses, demos, and client presentations. Travel may be required for this role. The amount of travel will vary from 0 to 100% depending on business need and client requirements.

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years of experience with Oracle Cloud ERP, specifically Grants and PPM
• Experience leading at least one full lifecycle Oracle Cloud ERP implementation the in Higher Education field
• Minimum of 5 years experience being a trusted advisor to the business/client, responsibilities should include (but not limited to): presales and post sales activities, leading design workshops, working directly with key stakeholders to drive business outcomes, managing teams in a global delivery model, etc.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent (12 years) work experience (If an, associate degree with 6 years of work experience)

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with R1 Universities
• Familiarity with federal grant regulations (e.g., Uniform Guidance, NIH/NSF requirements).
• Experience integrating Grants Management with Oracle Financials, Procurement, and HCM.
• Experience working in or with Research Administration or Finance departments.
• Oracle Cloud certification in PPM, Financials, or Grants (or willingness to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of Oracle Cloud Grants Management solutions for higher education clients.
• Provide subject matter expertise in pre-award, post-award, compliance, and reporting.
• Guide clients through design workshops, configuration, testing, and deployment.
• Collaborate with Oracle and client stakeholders to drive process improvements.
• Translate regulatory and operational requirements into system configurations.
• Support data conversion, security design, and reporting strategy.
• Lead or contribute to proposal responses, demos, and client presentations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees