Oracle UK Cloud PPM Functional Consultant

• Lead Oracle Cloud PPM solution design workshops and business process discussions.
• Define and implement project structures, financial plans, budgets, forecasts, cost controls, and billing processes.
• Lead requirements gathering, solution architecture, configuration, testing, training, and deployment activities.
• Advise clients on industry best practices and Oracle Cloud capabilities.
• Design and implement integrations between PPM and Oracle Financials, Procurement, SCM, and external construction systems.
• Support project governance, risk management, scope control, and stakeholder engagement.
• Lead functional teams and mentor junior consultants.
• Oversee SIT, UAT, cutover planning, and hypercare activities.
• Support business development activities, solution demonstrations, and pre-sales engagements.
• Ensure solutions align with UK construction industry regulations and reporting requirements.

Oracle Cloud Expertise

• Minimum 8+ years Oracle project systems experience.
• Minimum 3+ full lifecycle Oracle Cloud PPM implementations as Lead Consultant or Solution Architect.
• Strong experience with:
  • Project Foundation
  • Project Costing
  • Project Billing
  • Project Contracts
  • Project Financial Management
  • Project Performance Reporting
  • Project Budgets and Forecasting
  • Capital Projects

UK Construction Industry Experience (Essential)

• Extensive experience working with:
  • Construction contractors
  • Property developers
  • House builders
  • Civil engineering organizations
• Strong understanding of:
  • Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR)
  • Work-in-Progress (WIP)
  • Project forecasting
  • Subcontractor management
  • Applications for payment
  • Retentions

Functional & Business Skills

• Requirements gathering and process mapping.
• Solution design documentation.
• Workshop facilitation.
• Stakeholder management.
• Business process transformation.
• Financial and project accounting principles.
• Reporting and analytics design.

Integration & Technical Knowledge

• Oracle Financials Cloud integration.
• Procurement to Project Costing processes.
• Revenue recognition and project billing.
• REST APIs and integration concepts.
• Experience working alongside technical and integration teams.

Consulting & Leadership Skills

• Client-facing consulting experience.
• Team leadership and mentoring.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.
• Ability to engage with Finance Directors, CFOs, Project Directors, and PMOs.
• Commercial awareness and pre-sales support experience.