Oracle Cloud Financials Solution Architect - Pinnacle Group

Position: Oracle Cloud Financials Solution Architect
Location: Fully Remote
Duration: 6+ Months Contract to Hire

Job Description:

• The ideal candidate should have done this role before and can anticipate what needs to be done rather than be instructed.
• This position needs a leader who will not only architect solutions on implementations but also be part of a senior task force to help the practice grow.
• The candidate should be able to play multiple roles and be able to work in a very fast-paced, enriching environment.

• The Solution Architect is responsible for the overall solution identification and architectural design for assigned projects and initiatives.

• Support client engagements to provide subject matter expertise in Oracle Cloud Financials implementations with working knowledge of some of the other modules in SCM and PPM areas like Procurement, Order Management, Advanced Pricing, Inventory, Cost Management, Project Accounting and Grants Management.
• Assume accountability for the solution design and the successful implementation of the full solution for on Oracle Cloud ERP Projects. May include hands-on development, design, prototyping and/or other efforts required to keep the project on a successful track.
• Ensure that the proposed solution meets the client's requirements, is architecturally complete, and all architectural risks are quantified within their assigned area.
• Ensures that the solution aligns with and utilizes the portfolio offerings that result in profitable revenue growth.
• Work with client stakeholders to evaluate the solution requirements and supports the management and traceability of requirements during the engagement
• Review Customer’s current process and the requirement and design customer specific solutions based on industry specific best practices
• Act as a technical interface to the client and assumes a proactive role for developing business opportunities.
• Lead implementation team in the execution of testing cycles including ensuring the completeness in the development of testing scenarios, test cases and test scripts.
• Implements quality solutions that meet the requirements and advises clients on client offerings, strategy, designs, implementation approaches and alternatives / trade-offs.
• Work with Project Manager and provide input to the project plan and work breakdown structure and assist in managing timelines and milestones to ensure timely completion of all deliverables
• Participate in strategic planning activities and business case development.
• Participate in strategy presentations to clients including features, implementation approach, technical requirements, impacts, and benefits.
• Perform responsibilities including solution proposal management, solution design, solution review, risk analysis, proposal preparation and client presentations.
• Provide technical oversight for technical estimates created with standards tools, portfolio Work Breakdown Structures, statements of work and industry standard estimating techniques.
• Assumes a proactive role for developing business opportunities. Assists in presales cycles by creating architectural demo's, effort estimates and proposal development.
• Maintains knowledge of technologies, industry trends, standards and design techniques.

• Hands-on technologist with strong background in designing and building modular, scalable, testable enterprise systems in in Oracle Cloud Financials, Projects & Supply Chain Applications implementations
• Played a Solution Architect Role on a minimum of 2 projects
• Any experience working with HCM is a plus
• 12 years or more of ERP Implementation Experience
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a diverse group of people
• Capability to work independently, take initiative with minimal supervision yet can participate as a team member with a willingness to help where needed
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to communicate clearly and concisely to all audiences of all levels, spanning from technical peers to executive management
• Organized and detailed oriented
• Ability to fully utilize Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to adapt to new projects quickly with a can-do, jump-right-in attitude
• 4-year bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience)
• Ability to travel weekly (normally Monday to Thursday) in support of assigned projects

• Must have Global implementation experience; Manufacturing industry experience STRONGLY preferred.
• Must be able to lead solution discussions with customer and make recommendations.
• Strong personality needed.