Associate Director II - Technology

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking an experienced Oracle Fusion Implementation & Maintenance Program Director to lead the strategic planning, execution, and governance of a large-scale Oracle Fusion Cloud transformation initiative. This role will have executive oversight of program delivery across multiple workstreams—including ERP, HCM, EPM, and other Fusion Cloud modules, PaaS, Custom Bolt-ons & Third-party App. Integrations —ensuring alignment with business goals, stakeholder expectations, and organizational readiness.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Strategic Leadership: Own and drive the Oracle Fusion Cloud transformation strategy from initiation through go-live and post-implementation stabilization.
• Program Governance: Establish and lead governance frameworks, executive steering committees, and decision-making forums.
• Program Management: Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, milestones, and deliverables using appropriate project management tools. Drive requirements gathering, solution design, testing, training, deployment, and post-go-live support.
• Cross-Functional Alignment: Ensure alignment between business objectives, IT capabilities, and transformation goals across Finance, HR, and other functional areas.
• Vendor & Partner Management: Oversee relationships with Oracle, system integrators, consultants, and other third-party providers.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as the point of contact for department heads, and global/regional stakeholders.
• Risk & Compliance Oversight: Ensure program execution adheres to regulatory, security, and compliance standards.
• Financial Management: Own the program budget, track ROI, and ensure cost-effective execution of implementation & maintenance phases.
• Organizational Change Management: Champion change management, user adoption, and communication strategies across the enterprise.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure robust QA, testing, data migration, and cutover planning to minimize disruption during go-live.
• Executive Reporting: Provide regular updates to executive leadership, identifying progress, risks, mitigation plans, and success metrics.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's/Master’s degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field (MBA or equivalent preferred).
• Program/Project Management & Oracle Fusion Certifications will be an added advantage

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• 20+ years of IT program or project leadership experience, with at least 7 years focused on Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP, HCM, or EPM implementations.
• Good Experience working with Fusion Technologies like APEX, VBCS is desirable
• Demonstrated success in leading enterprise-scale cloud transformation or digital modernization initiatives.
• Experience in regulated or highly matrixed industries (e.g., healthcare, financial services).
• Experience with both global and multi-entity Oracle Fusion rollouts.
• Strong understanding of business processes in Finance, HR, Procurement, and Projects.
• Proficiency with project portfolio management tools and methodologies (Agile, Hybrid, or Waterfall).
• Certifications such as PMP, PgMP, or Oracle Cloud certifications are a plus.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills.