Transformation - Oracle Director at Grant Thornton - Americas

Chicago, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Oracle Cloud Applications, Full Life Cycle Implementation, Business Requirements Documentation, System Design, Application Configuration, Unit Testing, User Training, Post-production Support, Process Design, Business Case Development, Executive Presence, Team Coaching, Application Integration, Data Connectivity, Infor Applications, Project Management

Industry

Professional Services

Description

As an Oracle Director, you’ll perform advisory and implementation services to address business needs throughout client organizations for the Transformation Practice – all with the resources, environment, and support to help you excel. From day one, you’ll be empowered by the greater Transformation team to help clients make the moves that will help them achieve their vision and help you achieve more, confidently. Your day-to-day may include: * Assist in full life cycle implementations including planning, design, & build phases * Responsible for documenting business requirements, system design and transformational goals * Configure applications and conduct iterative unit testing * Help to create training materials and quick reference guides to support user adoption * Conduct training classes to prepare end users for deployment * Provide post-production support * Participate in full life cycle implementations * Assist in the identification of business requirements, functional design, process design (including scenario design, flow mapping), prototyping, testing, training, defining support procedures * Communicate effectively in an organized and knowledgeable manner to senior audiences, able to deliver difficult messages with persuasiveness and sensitivity * Drive the development of business cases (financial, quantitative, and qualitative) to support strategic business initiatives, process improvement initiatives, or IT transformations * Meet or exceed targeted billing hours (utilization) * Coach and develop team members * Demonstrate executive presence * Contribute to the development of various service offerings and practice thought leadership * Other duties as assigned You have the following technical skills and qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in Accounting, HR, Information Technology, MIS, or related field required, Master’s degree is a plus * Minimum 6 years of related work experience in a similar consulting practice or function servicing cross-industry clients at a national level * Minimum of 5 full life cycle implementations of Oracle * Industry recognized professional certification required * Excellent verbal and written communication skills * Knowledge of software development lifecycles, key metrics, and reports * Experience with application integration & back-end data connectivity applications * Experience installing/configuring/implementing Infor Applications * Exposure or training on Oracle Cloud Applications * Knowledge of Oracle Cloud Applications * Proven ability delivering complex and time sensitive projects * Strong leadership skills, able to conduct meetings and write technically oriented documents * Able to work with clients to understand current state processes and define future state processes based on business objectives * Can travel as needed. Expected travel is up to 40% At Grant Thornton, we believe in making business more personal and building trust into every result – for our clients and you. Here, we go beyond your expectations of a career in professional services by offering a career path with more: more opportunity, more flexibility, and more support. It’s what makes us different, and we think being different makes us better. In the U.S., Grant Thornton delivers professional services through two specialized entities: Grant Thornton LLP, a licensed, certified public accounting (CPA) firm that provides audit and assurance services ― and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (not a licensed CPA firm), which exclusively provides non-attest offerings, including tax and advisory services. In 2025, Grant Thornton formed a multinational, multidisciplinary platform with Grant Thornton Ireland. The platform offers a premier Trans-Atlantic advisory and tax practice, as well as independent American and Irish audit practices. With $2.7 billion in revenues and more than 50 offices spanning the U.S., Ireland and other territories, the platform delivers a singular client experience that includes enhanced solutions and capabilities, backed by powerful technologies and a roster of 12,000 quality-driven professionals enjoying exceptional career-growth opportunities and a distinctive cross-border culture. Grant Thornton is part of the Grant Thornton International Limited network, which provides access to its member firms in more than 150 global markets. The team you’re about to join is ready to help you thrive. Here’s how: • Whether it's your work location, weekly schedule, or flex time off, we empower you with the options to work the way that it best serves your clients and your life. Consistent with the firm's hybrid work model, this position will require in-person attendance at least three days per week, either at a GT office or client site. • Here, you are supported to prioritize your overall well-being through work-life integration options that work best for you and those in your household. • We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different — and we think that’s a good thing. That’s why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you. See how at www.gt.com/careers • When it comes to inclusion, we are committed to doing more than checking boxes. Explore all the ways we’re taking action for diversity, equity & inclusion at www.gt.com/careers Here’s what you can expect next: If you apply and are selected to interview, a Grant Thornton team member will reach out to you to schedule a time to connect. We encourage you to also check out other roles that may be a good fit for you or get to know us a little bit better at www.gt.com/careers. Benefits: We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different, and we think that’s a good thing. That’s why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you. For an overview of our benefit offerings, please visit: https://www.grantthornton.com/careers/rewards-and-benefits * Benefits for internship positions: Grant Thornton interns are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Interns also receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave, and are paid for firm holidays that fall within their internship period. * Benefits for seasonal employee positions: Grant Thornton seasonal employees are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Seasonal employees may also be eligible to participate in the firm’s 401(k) savings plan and employee retirement plan in accordance with applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements. Seasonal employees receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave. Grant Thornton employees may be eligible for a discretionary, annual bonus based on individual and firm performance, subject to the terms, conditions and eligibility criteria of the applicable bonus plan or program. Interns and seasonal employees are not eligible for bonus compensation. Additional Details: It is the policy of Grant Thornton to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions (including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, working conditions, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, evaluations, and termination) are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital or civil union status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic predisposition or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws, it is the policy of Grant Thornton LLP to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. To make an accommodation request, please contact HRHelp@us.gt.com. For Los Angeles Applicants only: We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. For Massachusetts Applicants only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Gran Thornton does not require or administer lie detector tests as a condition of employments or continued employment.

Responsibilities

Lead advisory and implementation services for Oracle transformations, managing the full project lifecycle from design to post-production support. Responsibilities include documenting business requirements, configuring applications, and coaching team members while maintaining executive presence with senior clients.