ERP/Cloud Implementation

This course will cover the project management of the full life cycle of an Oracle Cloud implementation.  It will discuss in detail the functional and technical requirements gathering, documentation, implementation phases, testing, and a repeatable standard methodology.  We will discuss the complexities of a multi-faceted project including the General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Fixed Assets modules with topics such as Chart of Accounts Conversion, Interface development, reports development, and account rules.

• Relationship Building
• Understanding the Business
• Client Communications
• Template Development and using existing Cloud functionality
• Process Orientation
• Change Control 
• Meaning of “Done”

• Chart of Accounts Development/Conversion
• GL History Maintenance
• Custom Report Development
• Naming Conventions
• Interface Development
• Fixed Asset Conversion

After the recent completion of a complex real estate implementation, I have learned what works and what doesn’t.  My primary responsibility was the implementation of Fixed Assets, but I contributed to the entire Financials footprint.  I will discuss the both the technical capabilities as well as personalities and work styles (which play a significant role as well).  I will demonstrate the importance of the development of an evolving project plan to account for contingencies which is critical for project success.

• Project Managers
• Solution Architects 
• Implementation Leads
• Technical Cloud Developers 

As a project manager of large multinational teams, Kevin Chenoweth has successfully transformed Fortune 500 companies into technology leaders through his 20+ years of corporate strategy, implementation and project management experience. Through due diligence and 10 years in corporate finance roles with FedEx, Intel, and Arrow Electronics, he can speak to how financial statements are analyzed, constructed, and evaluated across a large segment of the market. He is now a former adjunct professor for Metro State University in Denver, CO.

His degrees include a Master of International Management, Thunderbird, American Graduate School of International Management, and a B.A. in Economics from St. Olaf College.

Specialties include:

Business Strategy / IS & IT Global Solutions / Supply Chain Optimization/ Operations/ Finance/ Digital & Mobile Strategy/ Analytics & Reporting /Tax Strategy/ Intercompany Transactions/ Agile, Waterfall, and Scrum / Sales and RFP Leadership