Position Overview: The Manager Enterprise Applications will oversee the day-to-day support and management of Oracle Cloud projects and other associated systems, ensuring successful delivery from concept through completion. This role involves managing project plans, resources, budgets, and risks while facilitating communication across teams and stakeholders. The position will also lead a team of Oracle implementation specialists, providing mentorship and ensuring continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Management:

• Lead Oracle Cloud and other applications projects through the project life cycle, meeting scope, schedule, and resource targets.
• Create and manage project plans, including scope, time, cost, risk, and quality.
• Maintain control of project schedules, resources, budgets, and risk issues.
• Facilitate timely discussions and decisions to identify and mitigate project risks.
• Lead meetings with stakeholders, resources, senior managers, and executives.
• Act as the primary interface with clients regarding deliverables, changes, and updates.
• Ensure project requirements are met, scope is contained, and milestones are achieved.
• Conduct reviews and sign-off workshops.
• Develop tools, methodologies, and thought leadership.
• Mentor team members to create a high-performing team.

Team Leadership & Development:

• Build, develop, and manage a team of application implementation specialists.
• Provide leadership and motivation to project team members.
• Mentor team members on project management practices and Oracle configurations.
• Lead and mentor a team of application specialists, ensuring continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
• Provide performance feedback, training, and professional development opportunities.

Compliance, Data Management, and Reporting:

• Act as control owner for Sarbanes-Oxley compliance requirements.
• Evaluate control deficiencies and track remediation.
• Oversee data management practices, ensuring accurate reporting and analytics.
• Develop custom reports and dashboards for business leaders.

Business Process Improvement:

• Identify and implement improvements through better utilization of enterprise applications.
• Conduct system reviews, data analysis, and user feedback sessions.
• Apply design thinking methods to ensure customer needs are addressed.

Vendor & Stakeholder Management:

• Act as a primary point of contact for vendors and external consultants.
• Participate in contract, license, and service agreement negotiations.
• Maintain relationships with key stakeholders to ensure business needs are met.

Documentation and Training:

• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation, communication, and training plans.
• Coordinate with the Organization Change Management Team to train and support end-users.

Strategic Leadership:

• Develop and manage the enterprise applications roadmap.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to identify opportunities for system improvements.
• Provide strategic direction for integrations.
• Drive executive-level communication and support for the IT Applications strategy.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience in supporting project management, particularly with Oracle Cloud projects.
• Strong collaboration and team support skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and balance scope, resources, and timelines.
• Hands on experience with ERP cloud security and workflows also Oracle Cloud Fusion system configurations, data conversions, integration, and reporting, etc.
• Working knowledge of SQL, OTBI, SmartView, Financial Reporting Studio a plus
• Bachelor’s degree, or foreign equivalent, in Management Information Systems, Information Technology, or a related field plus 5 years of experience reflecting demonstrable ability in the skill set described above and including 1 year of experience with Oracle Fusion Financials Cloud

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Oracle Visual Builder Studio for personalization
• Proficiency in DevOps practices, including Agile methodology and CI/CD
• Ability to develop custom reports, interfaces, and extensions (RIE) to integrate ERP with other systems
• Experience with security policies, roles, and access controls within ERP systems
• Familiarity with Oracle Fusion Middleware and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Understanding of REST and SOAP web services for integration
• Experience with Oracle Application Express (APEX) for rapid application development

This role is critical for ensuring the successful implementation and management of Oracle ERP systems, driving business process improvements, and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders and vendors. The Manager Oracle Applications will play a key role in achieving the desired business results and supporting the organization’s strategic goals.