Oracle ERP Manager

Specific activities will include:
• Manage the entire life cycle of Global ERP implementation for Finance, Human Resources, and Procurement systems replacing legacy environment.

• Design
• Configuration
• Testing/Conversion
• Training
• Cut-Over
• Project organizational management
• Solid project coordination
• Project management governance
• Resource planning & scheduling
• Weekly status reporting and presentation to senior management.
• Updating project plans, budgets, tracking/reporting/help closing open issues/resolutions.

• Manage software development, interface build/development and data conversion.
• Identification, implementation and support of systems and processes – best practices.
• Implement qualitative measure of performance – Metrics, Performance Measures.
• ROI Analysis, Budget Management
• Support the needs to line management with enhanced automation and system capabilities.
• Project(s) delivery to customer satisfaction and project deliverables.
• Define the scope, timeline and deliverable for system projects.
• Manage global ERP functional analysts (Project Team).
• Coordinate requirements/progress with in-house IT Development Team.
• Report on Project Performance, Metrics, Progress, etc. in a Steering Committee format.
• Define project timeline, project plans and monitor deliverables to project deadlines.
• Ensure that global standards are maintained in worldwide system implementation.
• Drive standardized business processes among Finance, HR and Procurement systems/functions to simplify business processes.

Reporting
• Reports to the VP of St. & IT Sector
• Direct Reports include ERP techno functional specialists, programmer analysts, etc.
• Will provide direction to business analysts, solution designers, technical specialists and developers as part of the implementation of the set of capabilities

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Oracle ERP Manager should have 10+ years of experience in Information Technology. Significant ERP large-project implementation experience, preferably with Oracle E-Business Suite 12.1.2 (EBS) and should have experience in managing a team of local resources, providing function, technical and individual development support also understanding of Financial Accounting, Accounts Payable and HR business process.

• PMP and/or equivalent project management certification, preferred.
• Individual should be business oriented, self-motivated, inquisitive and highly creative.
• Requires excellent PC skills (MS Office with MS Project, PowerPoint and Visio) and overall systems knowledge.
• Must be detail orientated.
• Must be customer focused.
• Demonstrated ability to manage global budgets/analysis/track/manage expenditures.
• Ability to be broad thinking and strategic as well as tactical and detail-oriented.
• Self-directed, energetic, flexible and adaptable.
• Ability to work/interact with senior managers and staff level personnel.
• Demonstrated ability in the art of influence/change management.
• Experience with large-scale systems implementations utilizing both waterfall and agile project management frameworks.
• Deep knowledge of merchandising systems and processes for global retail companies.
• Deep knowledge of systems design best practices and technical platforms supporting the Oracle EBS modules
• Proficiency and experience with integration and database technologies and programming languages.
• Strong blend of hands on analytical, communication, team building, and problem-solving skills in a highly complex and fast-paced environment.
• Well versed in conference room pilots and prototyping.
• Strong verbal, presentation, and written communication skills.
• Strong ability to translate business needs into solution requirements, identifying non-functional system requirements and ensuring solutions meet those requirements.
• Ability to work within and lead cross-functional teams including third party system integrators and Oracle Consulting Services.
• Self-driven with demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple streams of work. Employment Type Full-Time