Role : Oracle Fusion PPM Functional Consultant

Overview :

We are seeking an experienced Oracle Fusion Project Portfolio Management (PPM) Functional Consultant to lead and deliver end-to-end implementations and support engagements. The consultant will drive requirements discovery, solution design, configuration, testing, training, and post-go-live stabilization for Oracle Fusion PPM (Project Financial Management, Project Execution Management, Project Billing, and related capabilities) and its integrations with Financials and other suites.

Key Responsibilities :

- Lead functional workshops to gather and document business requirements; conduct fit-gap analysis and propose best-practice solutions.

- Design end-to-end business processes for Oracle Fusion PPM including project setup structures, cost management, budgeting, forecasting, and billing.

- Configure Oracle Fusion PPM modules (e.g., Project Foundation, Project Costing, Project Billing, Project Control) to meet client requirements.

- Collaborate with technical teams on SaaS extensions (e.g., Application Composer, Groovy/algorithms where needed) and ensure solution alignment.

- Define and validate integrations with Oracle Fusion Financials (GL, AP, AR), Procurement, Expenses, Time & Labor, and external systems.

- Drive data conversion strategy and support migrations (projects, contracts, rates, resources, transactions) including reconciliation.

- Prepare functional specifications for reports, interfaces, and extensions; review technical designs and test outcomes.

- Plan and execute functional testing (SIT/UAT), develop test scripts, manage defect triage, and ensure closure.

- Conduct user training workshops, create user guides, and support change management and adoption.

- Provide post-go-live support, monitoring, and continuous improvement recommendations; mentor junior consultants and coordinate with offshore teams.

Required Experience & Qualifications :

- 10+ years of experience in Oracle ERP implementations/support with strong exposure to Oracle Fusion Cloud.

- 2+ Oracle Fusion PPM implementations as a lead functional consultant, covering design through go-live.

- Hands-on functional expertise in Oracle Fusion PPM : Project Foundation, Project Costing, Project Billing, Project Control, and related configurations.

- Strong knowledge of integration touchpoints with Oracle Financials (GL, AP, AR) and subledgers; understanding of accounting impact of project transactions.

- Working knowledge of REST/SOAP APIs and integration patterns; exposure to Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC) is a plus.

- Experience with reporting and analytics (OTBI, BI Publisher) and requirements for operational/financial project reporting.

- Understanding of data conversion/migration, inbound/outbound interfaces, and reconciliation processes.

- Excellent consulting and business analysis skills; strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.

- Ability to work effectively with global/offshore teams and manage stakeholders across business and IT.

Preferred Skills :

- Experience with Oracle Fusion Expenses, Time & Labor, Procurement, or SCM modules and their project-related processes.

- Knowledge of project contract management and project-centric industry processes (EPC, services, manufacturing projects).

- Exposure to SaaS security roles, data access sets, and functional setups affecting segregation of duties.

- Experience running CRPs, managing cutover activities, and supporting hypercare for Oracle Cloud programs.

- Relevant Oracle certifications in Oracle Fusion Cloud (PPM/Financials) are desirable.

Typical Deliverables :

- Requirement documents (BRD), fit-gap and solution design documents.

- Configuration workbooks and setup documentation.

- Functional specifications for integrations, extensions, and reports.

- Test strategy, scripts, and UAT support artifacts.

- Training materials and user guides.

- Cutover and go-live readiness checklists.