Oracle Fusion Cloud Project Manager
ABOUT TEMENOS
Temenos is the world’s leading platform for composable banking, serving clients in 150 countries by helping them build new banking services and state-of-the-art customer experiences.
Top performing banks using Temenos software achieve cost-income ratios almost half the industry average and returns on equity 2X the industry average. Their IT spend on growth and innovation is also 2X the industry average.
At Temenos, we have an open-minded and inclusive culture, where everyone has the power to create their own destiny and make a positive contribution to the world of banking and society.
THE ROLE - Contract Role - London (Hybrid) (12-18 months engagement)
We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the implementation of Oracle Fusion Financials as part of a major Finance Transformation program. The role will be responsible for end-to-end delivery of the Oracle Fusion implementation, ensuring alignment between finance, technology, and business stakeholders within a regulated financial services software environment.
This role requires strong delivery discipline, deep experience with ERP implementations (Oracle Fusion preferred), and the ability to operate effectively in complex, multi-stakeholder transformation programs.
RESPONSIBILITES
Program & Project Delivery
- Lead the end-to-end delivery of the Oracle Fusion Finance implementation, from initiation through go-live and post-implementation stabilization
- Develop and maintain detailed project plans, milestones, dependencies, budgets, and resource plans
- Ensure delivery to agreed scope, timeline, budget, and quality standards
Finance Transformation Leadership
- Partner with Finance and IT leadership to translate business requirements into implementable Oracle Fusion solutions
- Support transformation of core finance processes, including Record-to-Report, Procure-to-Pay, Order-to-Cash, Fixed Assets, and Financial Controls
- Challenge as is process to implement future ready SaaS Finance processes.
- Ensure process standardization and adoption of Oracle best practices
- The Project Manager must ensure seamless process handover and the proper integration of data interfaces with other systems and business processes.
- Ensure automated data reporting capabilities in strong alignment with IT’s Microsoft data fabric platform
Stakeholder & Vendor Management
- Act as the primary point of contact between Finance, IT; Technology, Systems Integrators, and third-party vendors and any other internal stakeholder.
- Manage systems integrator(s) and ensure contractual deliverables are met
- Facilitate steering committees, executive updates, and decision forums
Risk, Governance & Compliance
- Identify, manage, and mitigate project risks, issues, and dependencies
- Ensure compliance with internal governance, financial controls, and regulatory requirements relevant to financial services
- Maintain RAID logs, change control, and project documentation
Change Management & Adoption
- Work closely with change management and training teams to ensure user readiness (end-user and IT support)
- Support business adoption, data migration, testing, and cutover activities
- Oversee UAT, defect management, and go-live readiness .
SKILLS
Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Project Management, Information Systems, or a related field.
- 15+ years of experience in Oracle Financials with minimum 5 years’ experience with Oracle Fusion Cloud.
- Experience in delivering Finance Transformation programs within financial services or fintech/software environments. Proven track record of at least 3 end-to-end Oracle EBS (R12) to Fusion Cloud migration.
- Strong background working with Finance stakeholders (CFO, Controllers, FP&A, Accounting)
- Experience managing systems integrators and cross-functional delivery teams
Technical & Functional Knowledge
- Strong understanding of finance processes and controls
- Experience with Oracle Fusion modules such as GL, AP, AR, FA, Cash Management, and Reporting
- Familiarity with data migration, integrations, testing cycles, and cutover planning
Project Management Skills
- Expert in project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid)
- Strong planning, budgeting, risk management, and reporting capabilities
- Ability to manage ambiguity and drive (fast) decisions in complex environments quickly
- Ability to create and visualize presentations and results on executive summary level
Soft Skills
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Confident working with senior executives and delivery teams
- Strong problem-solving mindset with attention to detail
- Ability to influence without authority
Values:
- Care about transformation of core finance processes.
- Commit to end-to-end delivery of the Oracle Fusion Finance implementation.
- Collaborate to drive continuous improvement.
- Challenge process to implement future ready SaaS Finance processes.
Some benefits include:
- Maternity leave: Transition back with 3 days per week in the first month and 4 days per week in the second month.
- Civil Partnership: 1 week of paid leave if you're getting married. This covers marriages and civil partnerships, including same sex/civil partnership.
- Family care: 4 weeks of paid family care leave.
- Recharge days: 4 days per year to use when you need to physically or mentally needed to recharge.
- Study leave: 2 weeks of paid leave each year for study or personal development.