Technical Product Manager - Microsoft GP to Oralce

Lumiere Systems•Westchester, IL

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled System Analyst / Technical Product Manager to lead and support the end-to-end migration from Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains (GP) to Oracle ERP. This role requires a blend of functional expertise, technical acumen, and product management capabilities to ensure a smooth transition, optimization of business processes, and successful adoption of Oracle ERP solutions.

Requirements

5–10+ years of experience in ERP systems, with hands-on experience in: Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains)
Oracle ERP (Fusion or EBS)
Proven experience in ERP migration or transformation projects.
Strong understanding of financial systems (GL, AP, AR, Fixed Assets, etc.).
Experience in data migration tools, SQL, and integration technologies.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Oracle Cloud (Fusion) modules.
Certifications in Oracle ERP, PMP, or Agile/Scrum.
Familiarity with middleware platforms (e.g., Oracle Integration Cloud, MuleSoft).
Knowledge of reporting tools (BI, Oracle Analytics, Power BI).

Responsibilities

Lead the migration strategy and execution from Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains (GP) to Oracle ERP (e.g., Oracle Fusion Cloud / Oracle EBS).
Conduct current-state (AS-IS) assessments of GP systems and design future-state (TO-BE) Oracle ERP solutions.
Define data migration strategy, including data mapping, cleansing, validation, and reconciliation.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration with upstream and downstream systems.
Gather, analyze, and document business requirements across Finance, Procurement, Supply Chain, and related domains.
Translate business needs into functional and technical specifications.
Identify process improvements and recommend best practices aligned with Oracle ERP capabilities.
Facilitate workshops, gap analysis, and solution design sessions.
Own product backlog for ERP transformation initiatives and prioritize features based on business value.
Define product roadmap and milestones for ERP implementation and enhancements.
Work closely with engineering, vendors, and system integrators to deliver scalable solutions.
Ensure alignment between business stakeholders and technical teams.
Design integration approaches between Oracle ERP and external systems (e.g., HR, CRM, data warehouses).
Collaborate with technical architects on API design, middleware, and data flows.
Ensure system scalability, performance, and security compliance.
Oversee test planning and execution (SIT, UAT, regression testing).
Validate migrated data and ensure accuracy and completeness.
Support go-live planning, cutover activities, and post-implementation stabilization.
Act as a bridge between business users, IT, and external vendors.
Provide regular status updates, risks, and mitigation strategies to leadership.
Manage expectations and drive consensus across diverse stakeholders.
Support organizational change management initiatives.
Develop training materials and conduct end-user training sessions.
Ensure user adoption and continuous improvement post-implementation.