Oracle Cloud ERP Principal Functional Architect - 00070925642

About the job

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Oracle Cloud ERP Principal Functional Architect to join Cognizant’s Oracle Solutions Practice. In this role, you will lead functional delivery for complex Oracle Cloud ERP implementations, working closely with client stakeholders and delivery teams to design scalable solutions across Oracle Cloud Financials and related applications.

You will provide functional leadership throughout the full implementation lifecycle, from requirements gathering and solution design through configuration, testing, deployment, and post-implementation support.

In this role you will

• Lead functional aspects of Oracle Cloud ERP implementation projects, including design, configuration, testing, and deployment.
• Provide expertise across General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Billing, Project Costing, Fixed Assets, and Fusion Tax.
• Analyze business requirements and design Oracle Cloud ERP solutions aligned with business objectives and leading practices.
• Work closely with client stakeholders to evaluate current-state processes and develop effective future-state solutions.
• Facilitate requirements workshops and translate business needs into scalable Oracle Cloud ERP configurations.
• Lead business process design, solution configuration, CRPs, design workshops, gap analysis, SIT, and UAT activities.
• Identify and define RICEW requirements, including Reports, Interfaces, Conversions, Extensions, and Workflows.
• Lead end-to-end functional delivery and provide guidance to onsite and offshore project teams.
• Define and optimize financial business processes to improve operational efficiency, controls, and reporting.
• Lead data conversion and migration activities, including legacy data mapping, conversion requirements, and validation.
• Support project planning, effort estimation, proposal development, and Statement of Work (SOW) preparation.
• Contribute to continuous improvement through reusable assets, delivery methodologies, accelerators, and intellectual property.

Work Model: United States

This role is based in the United States and will support Oracle Cloud ERP implementation and transformation engagements.

What you need to have to be considered

• 15+ years of experience working with Oracle ERP Financials and Supply Chain applications, including Oracle Cloud ERP.
• At least 1 full-lifecycle Oracle ERP Cloud implementation.
• Strong functional expertise in Oracle Cloud Financials, including GL, AP, AR, Billing, Project Costing, Fixed Assets, and Fusion Tax.
• Experience across the full project lifecycle, including requirements, design, configuration/development, testing, and rollout.
• Strong understanding of Enterprise Structures and module-specific configurations.
• Ability to conduct requirements analysis and develop detailed functional design documents.
• Strong experience translating complex business requirements into effective Oracle Cloud functional solutions.
• Experience with data conversion, migration, mapping, and validation.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to provide functional leadership across onsite and offshore delivery teams.

These will help you stand out

• Experience with Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes.
• Functional knowledge of Oracle Cloud Payables, Cash Management, and Procurement Cloud.
• Experience across Cloud, SaaS, on-premises ERP, or Oracle EBS environments.
• Oracle Cloud Certification.
• Master’s degree in computer science or computer applications, or a bachelor’s degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, Electronics, or a related discipline.

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $116,100- $156,500 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off

401(k) plan and contributions

Long-term/Short-term Disability

Employee Stock Purchase Plan