What are the responsibilities and job description for the Oracle PPM Product Analyst position at Providge Consulting?
Job Title: Oracle PPM Product Analyst
Client Industry: Information Systems
Location: Remote
Job Status: Full-time or Part-time (40 hours per week), Six-month Contract (initial term)
Position Summary:
The Oracle PPM Product Analyst is responsible for supporting the implementation, enhancement, and maintenance of the Oracle ERP system, with a focus on client invoicing within the PPM module. This role requires expertise in billing processes related to contracts and projects, combined with strong technical knowledge of the Oracle application. The Analyst will work closely with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, design solutions, develop workflows, and ensure successful testing and deployment.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Requirements Gathering: Work with stakeholders to gather and document business requirements for billing, contracts, and project management within the Oracle PPM module.
- Solution Design: Analyze business needs and design effective solutions within Oracle ERP, focusing on billing, projects, and expenditures.
- Process Workflow Development: Create and document streamlined business process workflows aligned with best practices.
- Testing & Validation: Lead the testing process, including developing test plans and scripts, and performing functional testing to ensure all solutions meet requirements.
- Cutover & Change Management: Support ERP solution deployment by managing cutover activities and driving change management efforts for smooth transitions.
- Technical Expertise: Provide technical insights related to Oracle ERP's data structure, integrations, and customizations, particularly in the PPM module and billing processes.
Documentation & Training: Develop comprehensive documentation and training materials to ensure end users understand new processes and system features. - Advisory Role: Advise business stakeholders on best practices, process improvements, and optimal use of the Oracle ERP system, particularly for billing and project management.
- Client Liaison: Act as the main point of contact for business leads and users, ensuring effective communication throughout the project lifecycle.
- Other Duties: Perform additional tasks as needed.
Minimum Skills, Knowledge, and Ability Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, or a related field (preferred).
- 5 years of experience with Oracle ERP implementations or enhancements, specifically focusing on the PPM module and billing.
- Strong functional expertise in Oracle PPM, including Contracts, Projects, Expenditures, Billing Events, and Oracle Time and Labor (OTL).
- Experience in the staffing industry, particularly within the Healthcare sector, is a plus.
- Proven skills in requirement gathering, process improvement, testing, cutover, and change management within an ERP environment.
- Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced project settings.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, capable of explaining complex information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Oracle certifications are a plus but not required.
- Experience with change management and training methodologies is advantageous.
- Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies.
