Oracle Cloud PM Role

Position Summary:

The Project Catalyst Project Manager is responsible for leading the end-to-end implementation of the ERP system (Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP), ensuring alignment with business objectives, timelines, budgets, and stakeholder expectations.

This role requires expertise in ERP systems, business processes, and project/program management to drive efficiency and effectively deliver a quality solution.

Success in this role demands strong leadership, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure a seamless ERP integration and maximize business value.

Key Qualifications and Attributes: Summary

• Proven Project/Program Management Experience: Extensive experience managing complex projects, specifically Global ERP implementations, from initiation to completion, ensuring adherence to scope, budget, and timeline.
• ERP Implementation Knowledge: Strong familiarity with ERP systems (Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP experience is highly desired), data migration, system integration, and how ERP software impacts business functions.
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership: Skilled in leading diverse teams and collaborating with multiple business units to ensure alignment and successful project delivery.
• Business Process Understanding: Deep knowledge of key business processes such as Order-to-Cash (OTC), Procure-to-Pay (PTP), and Accounting-to-Reporting (ATR) for effective requirement gathering and functional communication.
• Stakeholder and Vendor Management: Experience managing vendor relationships, external consultants, and senior stakeholders to ensure project alignment with business goals.
• Problem-Solving and Decision-Making: Strong ability to address challenges proactively, mitigate risks, and drive informed decision-making.
• Change Management Expertise: Experience guiding organizations through ERP-driven transformations, including training, communication, and post-implementation support.
• Exceptional Communication Skills: Ability to convey complex technical and business concepts to stakeholders at all levels, including executives and end-users.
• Leadership Capabilities: Adept at leading cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration, conflict resolution, and ensuring accountability among internal and external partners.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Planning & Execution

• Develops a comprehensive project plan covering scope, milestones, timelines, and deliverables.
• Ensure alignment of the project with business objectives and technical requirements.

Scope & Requirements Management

• Collaborate with Global Process Owners & system integrators to define requirements.
• Manage scope changes through a structured change control process to prevent scope creep.
• Ensure business requirements are translated into system configurations and workflows.

Budget Management & Cost Control

• Develop and manage the project budget. Track expenses, ensuring costs remain within budget.
• Identify potential cost overruns and recommend corrective actions.
• Ensure transparent reporting of financial performance, variances, & cost optimizations.

Resource & Vendor Management

• Coordinate with internal teams and ERP system integrators to allocate resources.
• Assign tasks and responsibilities to functional/technical teams, ensuring clear accountability.
• Manage vendor contracts, ensuring compliance with project timelines and deliverables.

Risk & Issue Management

• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and roadblocks proactively.
• Maintain an issue log and work with stakeholders to resolve challenges effectively.
• Escalate critical risks to program leadership as needed.

Stakeholder Communication & Reporting

• Provide regular project updates to executives, sponsors, and business teams.
• Facilitate steering committee meetings and ensure leadership alignment.
• Serve as the primary liaison between business users, IT, and ERP consultants.

Testing & Quality Assurance

• Oversee all aspects of testing - System Integration Testing (SIT), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and performance testing.
• Ensure defect tracking and resolution before go-live.
• Validate that ERP configurations align with compliance requirements.

Change Management & Training

• Work closely with the Change Management team to ensure organizational readiness.
• Develop and oversee end-user training programs.
• Address concerns and feedback to facilitate a smooth transition.

Go-Live & Post-Implementation Support

• Develop and execute “go-live” plans, including data migration and contingency strategies.
• Ensure smooth cutover from legacy systems to the new ERP platform.
• Coordinate “hypercare” support post-go-live at locations.

Role Reporting: Directly to the ERP Program Director

Required Skills & Experience:

Experience: Minimum 10 years of experience in project management, ERP implementations in manufacturing organizations, or business transformation initiatives. Experience with global, large-scale, cross-functional programs is preferred. Oracle Fusion Cloud experience is highly desired.

Project Management Expertise

• Proven track record in managing ERP projects from inception to completion.
• Experience with Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid project management methodologies.
• Strong ability to manage project timelines, resources, and competing priorities.
• Expertise in risk and issue management, ensuring proactive mitigation strategies.
• Experience in scope management and implementing effective change control processes.

ERP System Knowledge

• Hands-on experience with leading ERP platforms (e.g., Oracle, SAP). Oracle Fusion preferred.
• Expertise in data migration, system integrations, and testing strategies.

Business Process Understanding

• Strong understanding of core business processes and the associated interdependencies.
• Experience in collaborating with various business functions to ensure process alignment.

Communication & Leadership

• Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to lead, mentor, and inspire project teams to drive successful outcomes.
• Strong conflict resolution and negotiation skills to address project challenges.

Vendor & Third-Party Management

• Experience managing relationships with vendors, implementation partners, and external consultants.
• Ability to oversee vendor contracts, deliverables, and performance metrics.

Budget & Financial Management

• Proven ability to manage project budgets, track expenditures, and optimize costs.
• Understanding of financial controls to ensure cost-effective ERP implementation.

Change Management & Training

• Experience with change management strategies to drive ERP adoption.
• Ability to oversee training programs and end-user enablement initiatives.
• Strong understanding of post-go-live support structures to ensure a smooth transition.

Problem-Solving & Decision-Making

• Analytical mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Strong decision-making skills under pressure, ensuring project continuity.

Education & Certifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• Project Management Certifications: PMP (Project Management Professional), Agile/Scrum certifications preferred.
• ERP-Specific Certifications: Certifications in Oracle Fusion are beneficial but not required.