Oracle ERP Cloud Functional Lead (Higher Ed)

Sierra-Cedar is seeking motivated and experienced Oracle ERP Cloud Functional Lead consultants - this is remote job with 25-30% travel to client sites.  Higher Education experience is a plus! If you are passionate about the technology, the clients, and all the challenges that go with being a consultant, you will want to be a part of our team. Our people have the skills and business savvy to provide exceptional consulting services to clients, helping them gain the optimum benefit from their Oracle Cloud software.

This position requires travel with projects executed both remotely and on-site at Sierra-Cedar client locations nationwide.  If you have the skills and are up for the challenge, send us your resume today!

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide Oracle ERP Cloud functional consulting services by acting as subject matter expert and leading clients through the entire cloud application services implementation lifecycle for Oracle ERP Cloud projects
• Identify business requirements and map them to the Oracle ERP Cloud functionality
• Conduct Oracle ERP Cloud Functional Design Workshops
• Identify functionality gaps and build extensions for them
• Advise client on options, risks, and any impacts on other processes or systems
• Configure the Oracle ERP Cloud Applications to meet client requirements and document application set-ups
• Write business requirement documents for reports, interfaces, data conversions and application extensions
• Develop Security and Validation Strategies & Plans for Oracle ERP Cloud projects
• Implement Security for Oracle ERP Cloud Projects
• Assist client in preparing validation scripts, testing scenarios and develop test scripts for Oracle ERP Cloud projects
• Support clients with the execution of test scripts for Oracle ERP Cloud projects
• Validate configuration, load and validate data for Oracle ERP Cloud projects
• Lead migration of configuration, integrations and extensions to Production for Oracle ERP Cloud projects
• Effectively communicate and drive project deliverables for Oracle ERP Cloud projects
• Complete tasks efficiently and in a timely manner
• Interact with the project team members responsible for developing reports, interfaces, data conversion programs, and application extensions
• Provide status and issue reports to the project manager/client on a regular basis
• Share knowledge to continually improve implementation methodology for Oracle ERP Cloud projects

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Minimum of five years experience in a Functional Lead consulting role
• Oracle ERP Cloud experience in at least one or more of these modules: General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Asset Management
• Hands-on experience with Oracle ERP Cloud release 10 or later
• Upgrade and implementation experience
• Prior experience leading ERP (financial) implementations/upgrades
• Ability to work on all project phases: Project Preview, Fit/Gap Analysis, Configuration, Testing, Production Support
• Higher Education experience, a plus
• Bachelor's degree required

CONSULTING SKILLS

• Oracle Cloud ERP Certification is preferred
• Oracle EBS/PeopleSoft Experience
• Effectively manages scope and customer expectations on individual assignments
• Follows through on all assignments and takes ownership of client issues
• Communicates clearly and effectively with clients, account managers, and management
• Consistently produces clear, concise status reports
• Builds confidence and trust with clients
• Displays effective analytical skills

ABOUT SIERRA-CEDAR
Sierra-Cedar delivers industry-focused client success by providing consulting, technical, and managed services for the deployment, management, and optimization of next-generation applications and technology. We offer a competitive benefits package including 401(k), Health, Disability, and Life. Sierra-Cedar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.