Transformation - Oracle Solution Architect

Grant Thornton • Chicago, IL

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

As an Oracle Solution Architect, you’ll perform advisory and implementation
services to address business needs throughout client organizations for the
Oracle 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
Meet or exceed targeted billing hours (utilization)
Other duties as assigned

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 unlimited flex time off,
we empower you with the options to work in the way that best serves your clients
and your life. 
• 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, HR, Information Technology, MIS, or related field required, Master’s degree is a plus
• Minimum 4 years of related work experience in a similar consulting practice or function servicing cross-industry clients at a national level
• Minimum of 4 full life cycle implementations of Infor
• 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%
• Consistent with the firm’s hybrid work model, this position will require in-person attendance at least two days per week, either at a GT office or client site

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree is a plus

Responsibilities

• 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
• Meet or exceed targeted billing hours (utilization)
• Other duties as assigned

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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level