Senior Director-Business Applications Manager

Job Description

The BusinessApplications Manager will be responsible for overseeing the management,implementation, integration, and optimisation of enterprise businessapplications to support business processes across Finance, Procurement, HR,Treasury, and Sales. The role requires a strong understanding of ERP systems(Oracle Fusion, SAP, Salesforce, etc.), middleware integration (Oracle IntegrationCloud), analytics (Power BI, Anaplan), and cloud-based applications. Thisindividual will play a key role in aligning business application strategieswith organisational goals, ensuring seamless system interoperability, drivingautomation, and supporting business users with best practices. Key Responsibilities 1.Business Applications Strategy Management Define and implement the roadmap for business applications,ensuring alignment with business objectives. Oversee the architecture, integration, and optimisation ofthe business applications ecosystem, as depicted in the proposed architecture. Ensure all applications (ERP, Procurement, Finance,Treasury, HR, etc.) work together efficiently to enhance business operations. Evaluate, recommend, and implement new technologies toenhance system capabilities. 2. ERPEnterprise Systems Management Manage the implementation and optimisation of ERP OracleFusion and related modules (Finance, Procurement, HR, Treasury). Support Salesforce CRM for sales and contract managementworkflows. Oversee Oracle Integration Cloud (Middleware) to ensureseamless data flow across systems. Ensure data integrity and governance in Master Data Layer(Customer Master, Employee Master, Supplier Master, Project Master). 3.Procurement, Finance HR System Oversight Manage and optimise Procurement Cloud (Supplier Portal,Purchase Requisitions, Purchase Orders, etc.). Oversee Payables Receivables Cloud for streamlinedfinancial transactions. Support Financials Cloud for General Ledger, Intercompany,Tax, and Period Close processes. Work closely with HR to maintain and enhance Darwinbox HCMfor Employee Database, Payroll, and TE. 4.Integration Middleware Management Ensure Oracle Integration Cloud effectively connectsvarious applications. Collaborate with IT and third-party vendors to enhancesystem integration. Optimise reporting and analytics layers (Power BI,SmartView, BI Publisher, OTBI) to provide insights into business performance. 5.Reporting, Forecasting Compliance Implement and oversee financial and statutory reporting processesusing Oracle EPM and Anaplan. Ensure tax compliance via Digi GST and Digi TDSapplications. Drive budgeting, forecasting, and allocation processesusing Anaplan. 6.Project Stakeholder Management Act as the bridge between business stakeholders and ITteams to translate business needs into technical requirements. Manage third-party vendors, consultants, and externalpartners for system enhancements and support. Lead cross-functional teams to deliver applicationupgrades, enhancements, and integrations. Provide training and support to business users onapplication functionalities. Key Competencies RequiredSkills Qualifications EducationExperience: Bachelors or Masters degree in Information Technology,Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field. 8+ years of experience in business applications management,ERP implementation, or IT systems architecture. Hands-on experience with ERP systems (Oracle Fusion, SAP,or similar), Salesforce CRM, and Finance/HR applications. Strong knowledge of Oracle Integration Cloud (Middleware)and Data Management. Experience in implementing Power BI, Oracle EPM, Anaplan,or similar analytics tools. TechnicalSkills: ERP Cloud Applications: Deep expertise in Oracle ERP(Fusion) or similar platforms. Middleware Integration: Experience with OracleIntegration Cloud, API management, and data synchronisation. Data Reporting: Familiarity with Power BI, BIPublisher, OTBI, SmartView, and data governance principles. Finance Treasury Systems: Experience managingfinancial applications (Payables, Receivables, Treasury, Tax Compliance). HR Payroll Systems: Understanding of HCM systems likeDarwinbox, Workday, or SAP SuccessFactors. SoftSkills: Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills. Ability to analyse business needs and translate them intosystem requirements. Excellent problem-solving, troubleshooting, and projectmanagement skills. Strong communication and training skills to supportnon-technical users. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and workin a fast-paced environment.