Oracle Solution / Business Architect Energy & Water Utilities

Start Date: ASAP
Location: Onsite with Hybrid option
Duration: Long-term 12 months
Rate/Type: Hourly Expenses - Open to W2 or C2C

Overview:

Mako's direct client is seeking a Solution / Business Architect with deep expertise in the Oracle Energy and Water suite. This role will serve as a bridge between business needs and Oracle Cloud ERP capabilities, with a focus on problem-solving, architecture, and configuration across integrated Oracle modules in a utility environment.

• Serve as a business/solution architect, translating operational needs into Oracle ERP configurations.

• Analyze current system pain points and lead reconfiguration efforts without customizations.

• Act as a subject matter expert on the Oracle Energy and Water suite's capabilities ("art of the possible" guidance).

• Understand and assess cross-module impacts (e.g., PPM, AP, GL, Contracts).

• Participate in CAB meetings, change control, and deployment governance processes.

• Collaborate with system integrators (Accenture, PwC, Deloitte) on validation and implementation.

• Stay current on quarterly Oracle Cloud updates and lead adoption of relevant features.

• Use SQL for data pulls and business problem analysis.

• 15 years of Oracle ERP experience, including recent hands-on Fusion Cloud (SaaS).

• Direct hands-on expertise with multiple Oracle Energy and Water products:

  • Oracle Customer Care & Billing (CCB / CCS)

  • Oracle Field Service (OFS)

  • Oracle Work and Asset Management (WAM / WAX)

  • Oracle Project Portfolio Management (PPM)

• Deep experience with utility companies and their operational challenges.

• Strong configuration-first philosophy (no customizations).

• Experience in a fully cloud-based Oracle environment.

• Familiarity with Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC) and 3rd-party systems like Power Plan or Maximo.

• Proven collaboration with major SIs (e.g., Accenture) in large-scale programs.

• Excellent problem-solving and solution validation mindset.