Technical Product Manager

Technical Product Manager – Great Plains to Oracle ERP Transformation/ System Analyst

Location: Westchester, IL

Duration: 6 Months

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled System Analyst / Technical Product Manager to lead and support the end-to-end migration from Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains (GP) to Oracle ERP. This role requires a blend of functional expertise, technical acumen, and product management capabilities to ensure a smooth transition, optimization of business processes, and successful adoption of Oracle ERP solutions.

Key Responsibilities

ERP Transformation & Migration

• Lead the migration strategy and execution from Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains (GP) to Oracle ERP (e.g., Oracle Fusion Cloud / Oracle EBS).
• Conduct current-state (AS-IS) assessments of GP systems and design future-state (TO-BE) Oracle ERP solutions.
• Define data migration strategy, including data mapping, cleansing, validation, and reconciliation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration with upstream and downstream systems.

Business Analysis & Process Optimization

• Gather, analyze, and document business requirements across Finance, Procurement, Supply Chain, and related domains.
• Translate business needs into functional and technical specifications.
• Identify process improvements and recommend best practices aligned with Oracle ERP capabilities.
• Facilitate workshops, gap analysis, and solution design sessions.

Technical Product Management

• Own product backlog for ERP transformation initiatives and prioritize features based on business value.
• Define product roadmap and milestones for ERP implementation and enhancements.
• Work closely with engineering, vendors, and system integrators to deliver scalable solutions.
• Ensure alignment between business stakeholders and technical teams.

System Integration & Architecture

• Design integration approaches between Oracle ERP and external systems (e.g., HR, CRM, data warehouses).
• Collaborate with technical architects on API design, middleware, and data flows.
• Ensure system scalability, performance, and security compliance.

Testing & Deployment

• Oversee test planning and execution (SIT, UAT, regression testing).
• Validate migrated data and ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Support go-live planning, cutover activities, and post-implementation stabilization.

Stakeholder Management

• Act as a bridge between business users, IT, and external vendors.
• Provide regular status updates, risks, and mitigation strategies to leadership.
• Manage expectations and drive consensus across diverse stakeholders.

Change Management & Training

• Support organizational change management initiatives.
• Develop training materials and conduct end-user training sessions.
• Ensure user adoption and continuous improvement post-implementation.

Required Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of experience in ERP systems, with hands-on experience in:
• Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains)
• Oracle ERP (Fusion or EBS)
• Proven experience in ERP migration or transformation projects.
• Strong understanding of financial systems (GL, AP, AR, Fixed Assets, etc.).
• Experience in data migration tools, SQL, and integration technologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Oracle Cloud (Fusion) modules.
• Certifications in Oracle ERP, PMP, or Agile/Scrum.
• Familiarity with middleware platforms (e.g., Oracle Integration Cloud, MuleSoft).
• Knowledge of reporting tools (BI, Oracle Analytics, Power BI).