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About the RoleWe are seeking a seasoned Oracle Cloud PPM Functional Lead to join our consulting practice. In this role, you will drive end-to-end Oracle Cloud Fusion PPM (Project Portfolio Management) implementations and provide strategic functional support to clients in the Public Sector and Healthcare verticals. You will serve as the primary functional SME, translating complex business requirements into scalable Oracle Cloud solutions while leading junior consultants, managing client stakeholders, and ensuring delivery excellence across the full project lifecycle.Key ResponsibilitiesImplementation & DeliveryLead full-cycle Oracle PPM implementations — from Fit-Gap workshops and solution design through configuration, testing, and go-live.Configure and deploy Oracle PPM modules: Project Costing, Project Billing, Project Management, Grants Management, and Resource Management.Define project accounting structures, burden schedules, rate schedules, and billing extensions aligned with client business models.Facilitate CRP (Conference Room Pilots), SIT, UAT, and cutover activities; ensure quality and on-time delivery.Develop Functional Design Documents (FDD), Configuration Workbooks, Test Scripts, and Training materials.Lead data migration activities for project-related data including open project balances, commitments, and budgets.Support & OptimizationManage post-go-live hypercare and transition to steady-state AMS (Application Managed Services) support.Perform root-cause analysis and resolution of complex PPM functional issues and defects.Conduct periodic system health checks, recommend process improvements, and assist with quarterly Oracle patch/update reviews.Coordinate with Oracle Support for SR (Service Request) management on critical issues.Stakeholder & Team ManagementServe as a trusted advisor to client Finance, PMO, and IT stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.Mentor and guide junior functional consultants, conduct knowledge transfer sessions, and perform peer reviews.Collaborate with technical teams on integrations (OIC, FBDI, REST APIs) and custom reports (OTBI, BIP, FRS).Participate in pre-sales activities including solution demos, RFP responses, and effort estimation.Required QualificationsEducation & CertificationBachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.Oracle Cloud PPM (Project Financial Management) certification is highly preferred; Oracle EBS Projects background is a plus.Experience8–15 years of hands-on Oracle Cloud PPM functional consulting experience with a minimum of 3 full-cycle Oracle Cloud Fusion implementations.Deep expertise in Oracle Cloud Fusion PPM modules:Project Financial Management (Costing, Billing, Revenue)Project Management (Tasks, Resources, Budgets, Forecasts)Grants Management (Awards, Funding Patterns, Award Projects)Project Contracts and Project Execution ManagementStrong understanding of Project Accounting principles — capitalization, burden costing, cost distribution, and revenue recognition (POC, Milestone, As-Worked).Experience with Oracle Subledger Accounting (SLA) and General Ledger integration for project journals.Hands-on experience with FBDI/ADFdi templates for project data loads and migrations.Proficiency in OTBI/BIP report configuration for project portfolio analytics.Domain ExpertisePublic SectorUnderstanding of Government Accounting Standards (GASB/FASAB) and compliance requirements for federally funded projects.Experience configuring Grants Management for compliance with OMB Uniform Guidance and CFDA regulations.Knowledge of fund accounting, appropriation budgeting, and encumbrance accounting within Oracle PPM.Exposure to public sector procurement cycles, multi-year budgeting, and capital project management.Skills & CompetenciesExceptional functional documentation skills — process flows, FDDs, test scripts, and training guides.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to translate complex business processes into Oracle solutions.Excellent communication and presentation skills; comfortable in executive-level client-facing conversations.Ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously in a fast-paced delivery environment.Collaborative mindset with experience working in Agile/Scrum and waterfall delivery models.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite — Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP), Visio (process flows), and PowerPoint.Exposure/understanding on how PPM integrates with other modules (Procurement, Inventory, AR, AP)Oracle certifications will be an added advantage