Oracle Cloud ERP – Projects/PPM Lead Functional (Managing/Principal Consultant)

Oracle Cloud ERP – Project Portfolio Management (PPM) Lead (Managing Consultant+)

Location: Remote or Hybrid / Elire LLC | Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Employment Type: Full-Time / W2

Work Status: US Citizenship is Required

About Elire & The Role

Elire is a continuously growing technology consulting firm delivering Oracle Cloud, PeopleSoft, Kyriba, and other enterprise solutions across the full spectrum of enterprise business needs. We partner with organizations across industries to modernize finance, procurement, treasury, and HR/HCM operations through thoughtful design, expert delivery, and long-term partnership.

We are seeking an experienced Oracle Cloud ERP Project Portfolio Management (PPM) Lead (Managing Consultant+) to lead end-to-end Oracle Cloud Project Portfolio Management (PPM) implementations, guide clients through project financial and operational transformation, and serve as a functional authority across the full project lifecycle — from project setup and planning through cost collection, billing, and project financial management.

Our team operates with a collaborative, high-accountability mindset — staying hands-on where it matters and supporting one another to ensure client success. At Elire, you’re never on an island — you’re part of a team that values ownership, trust, and results.

This role is designed for a leader who can facilitate executive-level design conversations, translate complex project and financial requirements into scalable Oracle Cloud solutions, mentor consultants, and own delivery excellence from kickoff through go-live and stabilization.

What You’ll Do

Delivery Leadership

• Lead end-to-end Oracle Cloud ERP Project Portfolio Management (PPM) implementations, acting as the functional lead for the Projects workstream throughout complex engagements.
• Facilitate discovery, requirements gathering, and solution design workshops.
• Translate business requirements into scalable Oracle Cloud configurations aligned with best practices.
• Own configuration oversight, validation, testing strategy, and deployment readiness.
• Guide clients through change management and project financial process transformation.

Functional Expertise Across Project Portfolio Management (PPM)

Lead and configure across modules including:

• Project Financial Management
• Project Costing
• Project Billing
• Project Contracts
• Project Foundation & Project Setup
• Project Budgeting & Forecasting
• Project Resource Management
• Capital Projects / Capital Asset Tracking

Governance, Integration & Optimization

• Ensure solution alignment across Financials, Procurement, and other ERP workstreams.
• Evaluate and scope Change Requests (CRs), including impact to timeline and budget.
• Oversee project-related data migration, integrations, and reporting requirements.
• Identify opportunities for automation, financial control improvements, and project lifecycle efficiency.

Client & Practice Leadership

• Serve as a trusted advisor to Finance, PMO, and IT leadership.
• Provide clear executive-level updates and proactively manage scope and risk.
• Mentor consultants and elevate overall delivery quality.
• Support RFP responses, solution positioning, and level-of-effort estimates.
• Contribute to practice growth and thought leadership initiatives.

What You Bring

• 6–10+ years of ERP implementation experience
• 3–5+ years of Oracle Cloud ERP Project Portfolio Management (PPM) implementation experience
• Multiple full lifecycle Oracle Cloud implementations as a PPM Lead or Senior Functional Consultant
• Deep expertise in project accounting, project costing, billing, and project financial management
• Strong workshop facilitation and stakeholder management skills
• Experience leading client-facing functional workstreams
• Ability to balance strategic advisory responsibilities with hands-on system leadership
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Oracle Cloud Project Portfolio Management (PPM) Certification
• Experience in professional services, public sector, higher education, or capital project environments
• Experience integrating PPM with Financials, Procurement, and Payroll
• Experience with data conversion and integration methods (FBDI, REST/SOAP)
• Reporting experience using OTBI and BI Publisher

How You Operate

You:

• Take ownership of outcomes, not just tasks
• Communicate confidently with executives and functional teams
• Anticipate and mitigate risks before they escalate
• Stay hands-on where it matters
• Elevate teammates and strengthen overall delivery quality
• Bring structure and accountability without unnecessary bureaucracy

Why Elire

At Elire, you’re not on an island. You’ll be supported by a dedicated sales and marketing team, collaborative leaders, and teammates who genuinely have your back. We operate with a one team, one goal mindset and take pride in delivering high-quality work together.

You’ll have opportunities to expand into additional functional areas, pursue leadership and advancement paths, and participate in additional income opportunities through sales and recruiting commissions available to all employees.

Elire is a Certified Partner of Oracle Cloud, PeopleSoft, Kyriba, and FIS. Founded in 2005, we are a Minneapolis-based consulting firm with a national footprint and more than 100 clients across the public sector and Fortune 500 financial services and utilities industries.

If this role aligns with your experience and interests, we encourage you to apply and start the conversation. Elire is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.