Acosta, Inc. Tampa , FL 33602
Posted 3 months ago
DESCRIPTION
Job Summary
The IT Applications Director
The position will establish and drive delivery for all Financial system capabilities in alignment with a multi-year Product Roadmap. You will work across functions
RESPONSIBILITIES
Primary Responsibilities
Manage overall Oracle Fusion Financial ecosystem (includes EPM and Financials); lead the SDLC process for the Platform.
Serve as Solutions Architect in this space; Understand business drivers and business capabilities (current and future state) and determine corresponding solution architecture design and change requirements to drive targeted business outcomes. Provide subject matter expertise and leading edge-thinking on trends, methodologies, tools, and techniques
Oversees the implementation plans execution through to successful completion, with hands on involvement as needed. Works collaboratively with Project/Program Managers in all aspects of the initiatives
Measure, analyze and communicate project and support metrics to ensure successful delivery and operations of the financial ecosystem.
Analyze relevant information and prepare recommendations to guide teams in building high-quality solutions.
Maintain Oracle POD strategy for the financial ecosystem and work with cross functional teams for downstream/upstream connectivity
Build and Maintain partnership with vendors who Acosta group integrates with.
Triangulate Development, Data, and Process to deliver leading edge, high quality and timely solutions for users
Hold teams accountable for quality of code, and achieving committed work within a sprint, release, or roadmap
Build, Nurture, Grow, Coach and mentor team members; Develop continuous learning environment and continuous elevating performance amongst Team members
Proactively identify risks - anticipate issues and guide teams through complex situations.
Work across functions
Create better ways of solving technical problems and not be afraid of challenging the status quo
Ensures support for daily operations.
Ensures that SLA is maintained for the ERP Applications; work with partners and business to communicate, monitor, and report.
Ensures continuous leverage of the technology assets; business process redesign and standardization, helps to build capacities throughout the organization.
Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills needed to facilitate brainstorming sessions, build consensus, and shepherd solutions through governance forums.
Perform other duties as required and/or assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
BS/BA degree or equivalent experience
8+ years of experience with implementing, managing, and enhancing Oracle Fusion FIN and/or EPM platforms.
5+years at director level or above with a proven track record of building and leading successful technology teams.
5+ years of experience leading large-scale end-to-end platform implementations and systems consolidations in a fast-paced software business using appropriate SDLC methodologies.
Thorough knowledge and understanding of SDLC and agile best practices and techniques.
Able to create complex operational processes and procedures.
5+ years of experience with hands-on experience in Oracle Fusion cloud platforms (EPM, Financials) with hands-on experience and advanced technical knowledge of core Oracle Fusion Financial configurations and standard practices.
Significant automation experience for minimizing manual processes.
Solid understanding of cloud technologies and tools
Expert communications with ability to communicate across all levels of the organization and key technical partners for development tollgates and governance forums
Able to document and tell a 'story' for a technical recommendation from framework to feature level.
3+ years of experience in managing processes for environment management and integrity, security, pipeline management, code integrity, compliance, release management.
Solid execution of practices for Jira/Azure DevOps Taxonomies, Story Writing, Story Pointing, Velocity measurement
One or more of the following certifications are preferred:
Minimum Qualifications-Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Self-starter with proven leadership experience in the planning and delivery of enterprise-level technology to support key business initiatives.
Ability to effectively engage with external and internal stakeholders in the identification and analysis of business process issues and business requirements. Related to the implementation of a significant business-related initiative.
Demonstrated effective communication, attention to detail and the ability to adapt to changing work environments.
Proven ability to make tough decisions, solve problems, and show initiative while working under pressure
ABOUT US
Acosta, and its subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Category: Administration
Position Type: Full time
Business Unit: Corporate
Salary Range: $123,600.00 - $185,400.00
Company: Acosta Services, Inc
Req ID: 320
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