Oracle Solution Architect - Finance & PPM

Role: Senior Principal Consultant – Oracle Financials & PPM Solution Architect / Delivery Lead Experience: 15- 18 Years Location: Hyderabad || Chennai || Bangalore Role: Senior Principal Consultant – Oracle Financials & PPM Solution Architecture and Delivery Leadership 1. Role Overview The Senior Principal Consultant will serve as a Solution Architect and Delivery Lead for Oracle Financials and Project Portfolio Management (PPM ), with strong hands-on functional experience across Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP and Oracle E-Business Suite . The role requires proven experience in solution architecture, delivery ownership, direct client interaction, stakeholder communication, and complex problem solving across large-scale global Oracle ERP programs. 2. Key Responsibilities A. Solution Architecture, Delivery Leadership & Client Ownership Lead end-to-end Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP and Oracle EBS implementations, rollouts, upgrades, and transformation programs across Financials and PPM modules Own solution architecture, functional design, delivery planning, and execution governance aligned with enterprise standards and client objectives Act as a Functional Solution Architect, Delivery Lead, and trusted client-facing SME for complex business scenarios Ensure delivery of scalable, secure, high-performance, and business-aligned Oracle ERP solutions with clear ownership of outcomes B. Oracle Financials & PPM Expertise across Fusion and EBS Design, configure, and architect Oracle Financials and PPM solutions across both Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP and Oracle EBS landscapes: Financials Modules : GL, AP, AR, FA, CM, SLA PPM Modules : Project Costing, Project Billing, Project Contracts, Revenue Management Lead advanced implementations such as: Multi-org structures (MOAC) Revenue recognition (ASC 606) Intercompany accounting Drive integration between Financials and upstream/downstream systems C. Client Engagement & Consulting Engage with global clients to: Gather and analyse business requirements Conduct workshops, CRPs, and design sessions Translate business needs into functional and technical solution designs Act as a trusted advisor to business and IT stakeholders Present solution architecture, proposals, and roadmap to leadership teams D. Implementation & Delivery Governance Own lifecycle activities: Requirement gathering → Design → Build → Test (SIT/UAT) → Go-Live → Support Lead: Data migration and reconciliation RICEW (Reports, Interfaces, Conversions, Extensions, Workflows) design Ensure adherence to: Project timelines Quality standards Risk mitigation and issue resolution E. Complex Problem Solving Resolve: Complex accounting and project accounting challenges Integration and data inconsistencies Provide innovative solutions leveraging: Standard EBS capabilities Custom extensions where required Lead root cause analysis for critical production issues F. Team Leadership & Mentoring Lead and mentor functional consultants and cross-functional teams Provide guidance on: Best practices Solution design standards Drive knowledge sharing across teams G. Pre-Sales & Business Development Support: Proposal creation Solution estimations Client presentations Contribute to new business opportunities and account growth 3. Required Skills & Competencies Functional Expertise Strong experience in: Oracle EBS R12.2.10 (mandatory) Oracle Financials (GL, AP, AR, FA, CM, SLA) Oracle PPM (Costing, Billing, Contracts, Revenue) Strong working experience in Oracle Fusion Financials & PPM and Oracle EBS Financials & PPM is required , with the ability to compare, design, and guide solutions across both platforms Technical & Architecture Skills Strong understanding of: EBS architecture Integrations (APIs, interfaces) RICEW components Ability to design end-to-end enterprise solutions Client Interaction, Communication & Consulting Skills Excellent: Direct client interaction experience with business users, IT teams, senior stakeholders, and program leadership Very good verbal and written communication skills , including the ability to explain complex Oracle Financials and PPM solutions clearly Strong presentation, workshop facilitation, requirement clarification, and stakeholder management capabilities Experience working with global clients, onsite-offshore delivery models, and preferably prior onsite client-facing experience Problem Solving, Analytical Thinking & Delivery Leadership Ability to: Analyse complex, ambiguous business problems across Oracle Financials and PPM and convert them into practical solution options Demonstrate strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills in high-pressure delivery environments Lead issue resolution, design trade-off discussions, risk mitigation, and cross-functional alignment with client and delivery teams 4. Experience Requirements 15–18 years of Oracle ERP consulting, solution architecture, and delivery leadership experience Minimum 8+ years in Oracle Financials and PPM across Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP and/or Oracle EBS Proven experience in: Large-scale implementations Solution architecture roles Client-facing delivery 5. Education & Certifications Bachelor’s/master’s degree in finance, Accounting, IT, or related field. CA/CMA Oracle Certifications (EBS / Fusion Financials / PPM) – preferred 6. Key Success Indicators Successful delivery of complex Oracle programs High client satisfaction and stakeholder trust Quality of solution architecture and scalability Strong team leadership and mentorship outcomes