Oracle ERP Program Manager

Company:

• Grant Thornton is a major Audit, Tax, and Advisory Services company offering a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, operations, technology and more across various industries.
  
• In the U.S., Grant Thornton delivers professional services through two specialized entities: Grant Thornton LLP, a licensed, certified public accounting (CPA) firm that provides audit and assurance services ? and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (not a licensed CPA firm), which exclusively provides non-attest offerings, including tax and advisory services.
  
• In 2025, Grant Thornton formed a multinational, multidisciplinary platform with Grant Thornton Ireland. The platform offers a premier Trans-Atlantic advisory and tax practice, as well as independent American and Irish audit practices.
  
• With $2.7 billion in revenues and more than 50 offices spanning the U.S., Ireland and other territories, the platform delivers a singular client experience that includes enhanced solutions and capabilities, backed by powerful technologies and a roster of 12,000 quality-driven professionals.

Location: Hybrid Onsite 1-2 days/week in Downers Grove, IL - 3333 Finley Rd, Ste 700, in Downers Grove, IL, 60515

Duration: 6-12 months with potential to convert to full time

Overview:

Grant Thornton is looking for an experienced ERP Program Manager with a track record of delivering ERP implementations, configuration and support with either Oracle or SAP.

GT is looking to implement either Oracle or SAP across the company and will need a Program Manager who can plan, execute, and oversee the implementation and subsequent activities.

We want someone with expertise across Oracle ERP suite, but this initiative will have a focus on

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with C-Suite, IT, business stakeholders, finance and accounting to understand goals and challenges of ERP initiatives.
• Plan, execute, and oversee ERP system implementations to improve business processes and efficiency.
• Develop project plans, manage budgets and timelines, identify and resolve risks associated with ERP initiatives.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and manage vendors to ensure organizational goals are met.
• Ensure user adoption and transition into post-implementation roles, such as creating a center of excellence to manage ongoing ERP operations and upgrades.
  

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience as an Oracle ERP Program Manager leading implementations for large organizations.
• Technical knowledge to manage system configurations, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Project management experience, including planning, budgeting, and risk management.
• Experience using Smartsheets for project planning and Azure DevOps for SDLC process (requirements, documentation, test cases, etc.).
• Excellent communication skills to lead team, stakeholder, and vendor coordination.
• An Executive presence: ability to work regularly with the C-Suite and manage other PMs.
• Ability to hold people accountable, have tough conversations, and lead people and processes in a deadline-driven environment.
  

Oracle Fusion Cloud Financials - Key Functions and Modules:

Looking for specific experience in Oracle Financials, including:

• General Ledger
• Accounts Payable (Payables)
• Accounts Receivable (Receivables)
• Cash Management
• Fixed Assets (Assets)
• Reporting and Analytics
• Automation & AI
• Global Integration
• Compliance

Nice to Haves:

• Certifications in relevant technologies listed above.
• Previous experience in the professional services or accounting industry.

Interview Process:

• 30-minute technical interview with Manager
• 30-minute interview with Teammate

Required Skills : Program Management,Oracle Applications,Project Management

Basic Qualification :

Additional Skills :

Background Check : No

Drug Screen : No