Project Manager (Oracle EPM) – Contract - Remote + occasional client site visits to New York (Manhattan) – Job Ref: 26055

About the role

The Project Manager will lead end-to-end delivery of Oracle EPM initiatives and broader ERP/Finance Transformation programmes. This role requires a blend of project leadership, functional understanding of finance processes, and the ability to translate complex requirements into actionable plans. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with Oracle EPM implementations and a strong background in O2C, P2P, and financial process optimisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle delivery of Oracle EPM implementation projects, ensuring scope, timelines, and quality standards are met.
• Manage cross-functional teams including Finance, IT, and external partners to drive successful programme outcomes.
• Oversee ERP transformation workstreams, particularly those impacting core finance processes such as Order-to-Cash (O2C) and procure-to-Pay (P2P).
• Develop and maintain project plans, RAID logs, governance packs, and stakeholder communications.
• Facilitate requirements gathering, solution design workshops, and process mapping sessions.
• Ensure alignment between business objectives, technical solutions, and change management activities.
• Monitor project financials, resource allocation, and vendor performance.
• Identify risks, issues, and dependencies, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Support testing cycles, cutover planning, and post-go-live stabilisation.
• Champion continuous improvement and best-practice project methodologies.

Required Experience & Skills

• Proven experience delivering Oracle EPM implementation projects (e.g., FCCS, PBCS, EPBCS, ARCS).
• Strong background in ERP solutions (Oracle, SAP, Workday, or similar).
• Demonstrated involvement in Finance Transformation programmes, particularly O2C and P2P process optimisation.
• Solid understanding of financial reporting, planning, consolidation, and operational finance workflows.
• Excellent project management skills with experience in Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Highly analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data, assess impacts, and support decision-making.
• Experience working with third-party vendors, system integrators, and offshore teams.
• Able to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Desirable Qualifications

• Professional certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, Agile PM, or equivalent.
• Experience in financial analysis, business analysis, or data-driven decision support.
• Exposure to change management frameworks (e.g., Prosci).
• Background in large-scale digital transformation programmes.

Personal Attributes

• Collaborative, organised, and proactive.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving clarity.
• Strong problem-solver with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Confident communicator who can bridge technical and non-technical teams.