Job Description
Job Title: Oracle Fusion PPM Functional Consultant
Job type: Contract role Hybrid-3 days onsite from day 1
Location: Newark, NJ
Job Overview: We are seeking an experienced Oracle Fusion PPM Functional Consultant to join our team at NJ Transit. The ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of Oracle Fusion Project Portfolio Management (PPM) and have a proven track record of successfully implementing end-to-end PPM solutions. This role requires strong analytical skills, expertise in project management processes, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver efficient and scalable solutions that meet business objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leverage in-depth knowledge of Oracle Fusion Cloud PPM modules, including Project Financial Management, Grant Management, Project Management, Project Costing, and Project Billing, to design and implement tailored solutions for business needs.
- Lead and support the execution of end-to-end Oracle Fusion PPM implementation projects, from requirements gathering and system design to go-live and post-implementation support.
- Conduct comprehensive functional testing to ensure that system configurations, updates, and enhancements align with business requirements, maintaining the accuracy and integrity of project and financial data.
- Perform data validation, reconciliation, and discrepancy resolution to ensure high data quality across PPM processes.
- Utilize reporting and data management tools such as Financial Reporting Studio (FRS), Oracle Transactional Business Intelligence (OTBI), Smart View, and File-Based Data Import (FBDI) to produce accurate, actionable insights.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (finance, technical, and business stakeholders) to ensure seamless integration of Oracle Fusion PPM with other Oracle Cloud modules and third-party systems.
- Validate quarterly Oracle Cloud updates to ensure smooth transitions with minimal business disruption.
- Provide training and support to end-users on Oracle Fusion PPM functionalities, enhancing user adoption and proficiency.
- Analyze complex project management issues and offer solutions to optimize processes, improve project delivery, and enhance operational efficiency.
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of 4 years of hands-on experience with Oracle Fusion Cloud PPM modules, including Project Management, Project Costing, and Project Billing.
- Proven experience leading at least 4 full-cycle Oracle Fusion PPM implementations.
- Strong expertise in project portfolio management processes, including project financials, cost tracking, and billing.
- Proficiency in data management techniques, including validation, reconciliation, and ensuring data integrity.
- Extensive experience using reporting and data tools such as Financial Reporting Studio (FRS), OTBI, Smart View, FBDI, and ADFDI.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to address discrepancies and optimize project delivery processes.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with business stakeholders, technical teams, and end-users.
- Experience in performing functional testing and validating system changes to ensure the integrity of project and financial data.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Oracle Fusion Certification (PPM or related track).
- Experience with additional Oracle Cloud modules (e.g., ERP, Finance Modules).
- Familiarity with AI-driven features and analytics within Oracle Fusion Cloud PPM.