Applications Manager, Oracle Fusion Cloud HCM

On behalf of a multi-billion dollar industry leader, we are recruiting candidates for a newly created Senior IT Manager HCM role! The advertised, functional title of the position is Applications Manager, Oracle Fusion Cloud HCM. Note, this is an APPLICATIONS manager role and does not have direct reports.

IMPACT

The Senior IT Manager HCM (Oracle) will be responsible for all HCM (Human Capital Management) systems and services using a variety of applications (SAAS and On-Premise) including governance and compliance. This person oversee the development and execution of the Company’s HCM product roadmap, as they navigate through digital transformation to Oracle Fusion Cloud HCM, while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that accurate and efficient best practice processes are in place to support all HCM system functions. 

COMPANY

Build you career at the nation’s largest producer in their industry. Joining this team means more than just stepping into a dynamic role—it’s an opportunity to impact millions of lives across the country every day. This 65+ year-old organization brings in $7B+ in annual sales. The products they produce are used to build roads, schools, hospitals, airports, and housing throughout the United States.

LEADERSHIP & CULTURE

• When you join this leader, you join a dynamic culture in which career development is encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is valued.
• People share a competitive drive for excellence in an environment of trust, teamwork, open-mindedness, and communication. Every member of the team lives through the ideal of doing the right thing, the right way, at the right time.
• There is a strong sense of community

BENEFITS & APPRECIATION

• Competitive salary, bonus, long-term incentive, comprehensive medical insurance plan for employees and dependents, an award winning 401(k) plan, and relocation assistance for non-local candidates.
• Company invests in their people, giving the essential training, guidance and supportive environment they need to develop, advance and excel.

LOCATION

• This position is located at the company HQ in Birmingham, AL. Hybrid work schedule (currently 2 days of work from home, 3 days in the office)
• Birmingham is a great, vibrant place to settle in with affordable high-quality housing (below the national average) and a wealth of cultural diversity. It is a prime location for living and working.
• The city offers a plethora of world-class entertainment options, from theatre and concerts to ballet and it surpasses even Venice with its 35 miles of canals!

A DAY IN THE LIFE

• Provide leadership to programs/projects as part of a HCM digital transformation effort (on-prem to Oracle Fusion Cloud HCM)
• Partner with the business and technology groups to deliver and maintain enterprise HCM solutions
• Serve as a subject matter expert on HCM-related products and technologies, providing guidance and support to internal stakeholders and customers
• Support the company’s compliance and data governance practices
• Owner of all system configurations, integrations, workflows, reporting, and analytics in the area of HCM
• Lead the the effort to provide the full product lifecycle for functional programs/projects including ideation, prioritization, design, development, testing, launch, and continuous improvement
• Partner with the development, integration, and testing teams to produce quality solutions and timely results
• Responsible for quarterly patch evaluation, analyzing new or changed functionality, developing test plans, unit testing, and coordinating with business users in testing activities to ensure business continuity and continuous improvement
• Participate in M&A activities and understand the impact on current business processes, integrations, and reports.
• Work with cross-functional business groups to lead/execute the integration plan

IDEAL PROFILE

• 8+ years of experience and SME level skills in Oracle HCM applications management (EBS & Fusion), including transformations to Oracle Fusion Cloud HCM
• Successfully led at least one full-cycle digital transformation from Oracle EBS HCM to Oracle Fusion Cloud HCM 
• Solid experience in implementing, utilizing, and supporting Cloud/ERP solutions, specifically Oracle HCM
• In-depth knowledge of business processes and experience in applications management methodologies, tools, and best practices
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams
• Customer-centric and user experience focused 
• Self-motivated, directed and change-oriented
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field
• Local to the Birmingham area or willing to relocate upon hire (from within the USA).