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PPM Functional Consultant

AITA Consulting Services, Inc. · Dallas, TX, USA ·

Job type:
Full Time

Only W2

Hybrid Position

Write Up needed - on Funds & Grants in which public sector

We are seeking an experienced Oracle Cloud Project Portfolio Management (PPM) Functional Lead with a proven track record delivering large-scale Oracle Cloud implementations in the public sector. The ideal candidate will lead the end-to-end design, configuration, and deployment of Oracle Cloud PPM modules while ensuring alignment with government accounting, budgeting, grant, and capital project requirements.

Solution Design & Delivery
Lead functional design, configuration, and implementation of Oracle Cloud PPM modules:

Project Financial Management
Project Costing & Billing
Project Contracts
Grants Management (Public Sector grants & compliance)
Capital Projects & Integration with Fixed Assets
Budgetary Control & Encumbrance Accounting

Conduct requirement workshops, business process mapping, and fit-gap analysis.
Design solutions aligned to public-sector standards, including fund accounting, grant compliance, procurement regulations, and multi-fund budgeting.
Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work with Finance, Procurement, Grants, Budget, and Capital Planning teams.
Integrate PPM with the broader Oracle Cloud suite (GL, AP, AR, FA, SCM, Payroll/Time).
Coordinate with technical teams for interfaces, data conversion, workflows, OTBI/BIP reporting, and OIC integrations.
Project Execution & Governance

Lead CRP cycles, SIT, UAT, and cut-over planning.
Drive testing scenarios, documentation, and traceability.
Support go-live readiness, hypercare, and continuous improvement.
Produce deliverables including BRD/FDD, configuration docs, SOPs, end-user training materials.
Public-Sector Focus

Ensure compliance with government accounting guidelines (GASB, OMB Uniform Guidance)
Manage grant-accounting requirements - funding sources, drawdowns, indirect costs, reporting
Implement encumbrance & commitment control with budget integration
Work within government PMO and compliance frameworks
Experience with capital improvement programs (CIP), cost allocations, and asset capitalization
Requirements

8+ years Oracle ERP/PPM functional experience
3+ years leading Oracle Cloud PPM implementations
Proven delivery within public-sector environments (State/Local Gov, Higher-Ed, Public Utilities, Healthcare, Transit, etc.)
Hands-on experience configuring Project Costing, Billing, Contracts, Grants, and Budgetary Control
Deep understanding of fund accounting, encumbrances, and capital project accounting
Strong understanding of OTBI/BIP reporting, test cycles, and cutover processes
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and documentation skills