Oracle Project Manager

Sonata Software, with over $1.2 Billion Revenue, is a leading AI-first Modernization Engineering company, powered by our unique PlatformationTM framework. Our 6400+ AI Engineers are helping enterprises transform from systems to intelligent business platforms leveraging partner ecosystem to drive speed, efficiency and growth. Our bouquet of Modernization Engineering Services with AI -first approach cuts across Cloud, Data, AI, Dynamics, Test Automation, and Managed Services. Sonata’s AI-led modernization is enabled by a powerful suite of proprietary tools and assets. At the core is the Harmoni.AI Enterprise Platform, which includes Agent Bridge-a governance and observability framework; Agent Builder-a development toolkit for fungible agents integrated into enterprise systems; and the Agent Marketplace-an internal ecosystem for modular, reusable agents. Headquartered in Bengaluru, India, Sonata Software has a strong global presence, including key regions US, UK, India, Malaysia, Mexico, Australia, DACH (Germany/Switzerland) & Nordics (Finland). We are a trusted partner of Fortune 500 companies in Banking, Financial Services and Insurance; Healthcare and Lifesciences; Telecom, Media, and Technology; and Retail, Manufacturing and Distribution space. Job Title : Oracle Project Manage rLocation : Irvine C AJob Type : Contrac tPosition Summar y:The Project Manager is responsible for leading a complex Oracle Fusion business transformation program that modernizes core enterprise processes across Human Capital Management (HCM), Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Record to Report (R2R), and Order to Deliver (O2D). This role will manage the end-to-end delivery lifecycle, including planning, design, configuration, testing, change readiness, deployment, stabilization, and post-go-live support. The Project Manager will work closely with business leaders, functional process owners, IT teams, and a system integration (SI) vendor to ensure scope, schedule, budget, risks, dependencies, and business outcomes are effectively managed. The successful candidate will bring strong project leadership, executive communication, vendor governance, and business transformation experience to drive alignment, accountability, and measurable value from the Oracle Fusion implementatio n.Section Title: Major Duties and Responsibiliti es:Major Duties and Responsibiliti es:Strategy and Planni ng:Lead the planning and execution of an Oracle Fusion business transformation program across HCM, PLM, Record to Report, and Order to Deliver workstrea ms.Develop and maintain integrated project plans, milestones, budgets, resource plans, RAID logs, decision logs, and executive status reporting for the transformation progr am.Define and manage project scope, objectives, deliverables, success measures, and business outcomes in partnership with executive sponsors, business process owners, IT leaders, and the SI vend or.Coordinate cross-functional business and IT teams to ensure clear ownership, timely decision-making, and alignment across process design, data, integrations, security, reporting, testing, training, and deployment activiti es.Identify and manage cross-workstream dependencies, risks, issues, scope changes, and escalations to keep the program on schedule and aligned with business prioriti es.Operational Managem ent:Manage day-to-day program execution for the Oracle Fusion transformation, ensuring delivery teams remain aligned to approved scope, schedule, budget, quality standards, and business value objecti ves.Serve as the primary project coordination point between business leaders, functional workstream leads, IT application teams, technical teams, data owners, change management resources, and the SI ven dor.Establish and manage operating rhythms, including workstream meetings, design reviews, testing checkpoints, readiness reviews, steering committee updates, and escalation for ums.Provide governance over the SI vendor by managing deliverables, milestones, resource commitments, issue resolution, quality of work products, and adherence to contractual expectati ons.Partner with business process owners to validate future-state process designs, confirm solution fit, support key decisions, and ensure Oracle Fusion capabilities are adopted in a way that supports enterprise business transformat ion.Oversee integrated testing activities, including system integration testing, user acceptance testing, defect triage, remediation tracking, cutover planning, and deployment readin ess.Manage resource utilization, change requests, vendor performance metrics while providing transparent reporting on program health, risks, issues, dependencies, and decisi ons.Ensure program documentation is complete, auditable, and maintained in centralized repositories, including project plans, design decisions, test evidence, cutover plans, training materials, and support transition docume nts.Support organizational change management by coordinating communication, stakeholder engagement, training readiness, business adoption, and post-go-live stabilization activit ies.Critical Ski lls:Strong project and program management skills with experience leading complex ERP or Oracle Fusion implementation progr ams.Working knowledge of Oracle Fusion business processes and implementation activities across HCM, PLM, Record to Report, and Order to Deli ver.Demonstrated ability to manage SI vendors, hold delivery partners accountable, and ensure vendor work products meet business, technical, quality, and timeline expectati ons.Excellent executive communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear status updates, decision materials, risk summaries, and escalation recommendations for senior leaders hip.Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to work closely with business leaders, process owners, IT teams, and external partners to drive alignment and decisi ons.Ability to manage scope, schedule, budget, risks, issues, dependencies, change requests, testing progress, and deployment readiness in a fast-paced transformation environm ent.Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to coordinate multiple workstreams while maintaining clear accountability and delivery discipl ine.Education and Experi ence:Minimum of seven (7) years of experience managing enterprise technology projects, with demonstrated experience leading ERP, Oracle Fusion, or large-scale business transformation initiat ives.Experience managing Oracle Fusion Cloud implementation activities across one or more of the following areas: Human Capital Management (HCM), Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Record to Report (R2R), and Order to Deliver ( O2D).Experience managing a system integration (SI) vendor or external consulting partner through design, build, testing, deployment, and stabilization ph ases.Experience working directly with business leaders and process owners to align project delivery with business priorities, operating model changes, process standardization, and adoption g oals.Experience in manufacturing, plant operations, commercial products, finance, supply chain, or enterprise operations is prefe rred.PMI, PMP, Agile, Scrum, or other project management certifications are prefe rred.Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Project, ServiceNow, Smartsheet, Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar planning and delivery management tools is prefe rred.Bachelor’s degree preferred; advanced degree highly desir able.Section Title: Knowledge and S kills:Knowledge and S kills:Knowledge of ERP transformation delivery methods, including requirements validation, solution design, configuration, data conversion, integrations, testing, cutover, deployment, and stabiliz ation.Ability to understand and connect cross-functional business processes across HCM, PLM, Record to Report, and Order to De liver.Strong understanding of governance practices for scope control, risk and issue management, dependency tracking, decision management, change control, and executive repo rting.Ability to facilitate workshops, design reviews, readiness sessions, and stakeholder alignment meetings with business and technology le aders.Strong vendor management skills, including tracking SI deliverables, validating completion criteria, managing escalations, and ensuring accountability for out comes.Ability to translate complex project, process, and system information into concise communications for business leaders, steering committees, and executive stakeho lders.Strong collaboration, problem-solving, and change leadership skills to support adoption of standardized Oracle Fusion processes and new ways of wo rworking. Why join Sonata S oftware?At Sonata, you´ll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what´s possible. To build never seen before solutions to some of the world’s toughest problems. You´ll be challenged, but you will not be alone. You´ll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what com es next.Sonata Software is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristics protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr