Oracle Cloud Functional Consultant (Grants & Research)
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Overview Title: Oracle Cloud Functional Consultant (Grants Management)
Location: Remote (PST & possible travel)
Client Industry: Higher Education
Compensation: $80- $95/hr. (12 month contract)
We have partnered with our client on their search for an Oracle Cloud Functional Consultant focused on Grants Management to guide a newimplementation. The role partners with Finance, Grants, Research Administration, and IT to translate requirements into fit-for-purpose configurations across Grants Management and Project Portfolio Management (PPM). Core work includes leading workshops, designing and configuring solutions, supporting integrations and testing, and producing clear documentation and training. Success is measured by on-time go-live, accurate award and project accounting, reduced manual effort, and strong end-user adoption.
Responsibilities Lead requirements-gathering workshops with research and grants stakeholders
Translate business needs into Oracle Cloud configurations for Grants Management and Project Portfolio Management (PPM)
Configure Project Contracts, Project Billing, and Grants Accounting to support sponsored projects
Collaborate with Finance, Grants, and Research Administration teams to align processes with system capabilities
Support integrations with upstream and downstream systems, including Accounts Receivable (AR), Billing, and General Ledger (GL)
Develop and maintain functional design documents, test scripts, and end-user training materials
Coordinate cutover activities, support go-live, and provide post-production stabilization
Partner with testing teams to execute unit, system, and user acceptance testing (UAT) and resolve defects
Skills Required 5+ years implementing Oracle Cloud ERP and PPM with a focus on Grants Management
Proficiency configuring Project Contracts, Project Billing, and Grants Accounting
Experience aligning research administration and sponsored project processes with Oracle Cloud
Track record completing at least one full lifecycle Oracle Cloud implementation
Ability to lead cross-functional workshops and manage stakeholder expectations
Experience supporting integrations with AR, Billing, and GL in an Oracle Cloud environment
Skill in writing functional requirements, test scripts, and training content
Familiarity with testing cycles and defect management across unit, system, and UAT
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for award, project, and contract setup
Excellent written and verbal communication with finance and research audiences
Education & Work Experience Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance, Accounting, or equivalent experience.
5+ years supporting Oracle Cloud ERP/PPM implementations
Experience with research administration, sponsored projects, or higher education/healthcare grants processes
Oracle Cloud Grants or PPM certification preferred
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- Location:
- San Francisco, CA, United States
- Salary:
- $200,000 - $250,000
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Consulting