Company:
- Grant Thornton is a major Audit Tax and Advisory Services company offering a broad range of services in strategy and consulting operations technology and more across various industries.
- 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 12000 quality-driven professionals.
Location: Hybrid Onsite 1-2 days/week in Downers Grove IL - 3333 Finley Rd Ste 700 in Downers Grove IL 60515
Duration: 6-12 months with potential to convert to full time
Rate: Sub at Market Rates -- Bill Rate: $100-130/hour -- Pay Rate: $70-90/hour
Authorization: USC or Green Card only!
Overview:
Grant Thornton is looking for an experienced ERP Program Manager with a track record of delivering ERP implementations configuration and support with either Oracle or SAP.
GT is looking to implement either Oracle or SAP across the company and will need a Program Manager who can plan execute and oversee the implementation and subsequent activities.
We want someone with expertise across Oracle ERP suite but this initiative will have a focus on Oracle Fusion Cloud Financials including connecting and automating financial management processes including payables receivables fixed assets expenses and reporting.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with C-Suite IT business stakeholders finance and accounting to understand goals and challenges of ERP initiatives.
- Plan execute and oversee ERP system implementations to improve business processes and efficiency.
- Develop project plans manage budgets and timelines identify and resolve risks associated with ERP initiatives.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams and manage vendors to ensure organizational goals are met.
- Ensure user adoption and transition into post-implementation roles such as creating a center of excellence to manage ongoing ERP operations and upgrades.
Qualifications:
- 8 years of experience as an Oracle ERP Program Manager leading implementations for large organizations.
- Technical knowledge to manage system configurations testing and troubleshooting.
- Project management experience including planning budgeting and risk management.
- Experience using Smartsheets for project planning and Azure DevOps for SDLC process (requirements documentation test cases etc.).
- Excellent communication skills to lead team stakeholder and vendor coordination.
- An Executive presence: ability to work regularly with the C-Suite and manage other PMs.
- Ability to hold people accountable have tough conversations and lead people and processes in a deadline-driven environment.
Oracle Fusion Cloud Financials - Key Functions and Modules:
Looking for specific experience in Oracle Financials including:
- General Ledger
- Accounts Payable (Payables)
- Accounts Receivable (Receivables)
- Cash Management
- Fixed Assets (Assets)
- Reporting and Analytics
- Automation & AI
- Global Integration
- Compliance
Nice to Haves:
- Certifications in relevant technologies listed above.
- Previous experience in the professional services or accounting industry.
Interview Process:
- 30-minute technical interview with Manager
- 30-minute interview with Teammate
Required Skills : Program ManagementOracle ApplicationsProject Management
Basic Qualification :
Additional Skills :
Background Check : No
Drug Screen : No