ERP Implementation Program Lead

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Virginia.

📋 Description

• Oversee the implementation of the Oracle ERP/EPM system for the Finance department, working closely with the external System Integrator as well as internal functional and IT teams.

• Lead the transition from the Retail Method of Accounting for Inventory (RIM) to the Weighted Average Cost (WAC) method.

• Report directly to the Chief Accounting Officer.

• Collaborate with Finance Leadership, global process leads, project leads, Merchants, Human Resources, Finance, and IT teams.

• Serve as the escalation point for resolving issues.

• Manage end-to-end process governance for enterprise-wide processes such as P2P, O2C, R2R, and A2R.

• Develop a process vision and strategy in partnership with process owners.

• Drive transformation and innovation across processes, technology, service delivery, personnel, data, and KPIs.

• Evaluate boundary systems and lead the transition to Oracle Fusion and Oracle Stock Ledger capabilities, incorporating AI functionalities.

• Establish governance models that ensure compliance with policies, AI governance, internal controls, and SOX requirements.

• Define and track metrics and KPIs to pinpoint performance gaps and improvement opportunities.

• Oversee the strategy for training, needs assessments, curriculum development, materials, and Organizational Change Management.

• Conduct meetings and discovery sessions with the external System Integrator.

• Specify information requests for the project team.

• Manage and supervise the tasks outlined in the project plan.

• Co-facilitate sessions focused on new business processes and functional designs.

• Assist with data extraction, validation, remediation, testing, go-live readiness, and workstream migration.

• Ensure comprehensive governance of Inventory Accounting processes during the RIM-to-WAC conversion.

⛳️ Requirements

• A BS/BA degree is required (Finance, Accounting, Economics preferred).

• CPA or MBA is preferred.

• A minimum of 15 years of experience in progressively complex roles.

• Experience in large-scale/global system implementation initiatives.

• Familiarity with implementing Oracle ERP/EPM in global/matrixed organizations, whether in-house or as a consultant.

• Experience in a complex operating environment.

• Background in a consumer market or multi-location retail environment is preferred.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for engaging with all levels of management, both internal and external.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.

• High levels of initiative, drive, confidence, resilience, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams.

• Flexible and team-oriented.

• Proven growth mindset and commitment to continuous learning.

• Willingness to travel frequently to the headquarters in Chesapeake, VA is required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Full-time associate position.

• Temporary assignment lasting 12–18 months.

• Remote work arrangement available.

• Opportunities to lead significant Oracle ERP/EPM implementation and transformation projects.