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The Senior Applications Analyst - Oracle HCM will lead the end-to-end implementation and ongoing management of Ventura Foods' Oracle Fusion Hire to Retire (HCM) initiatives with cross-functional interactions across tracks like O2C, S2P, and R2R. This role will be responsible for the entire delivery of systems solutions: Requirements, Fit-Gap assessment, Solution Designs, Configurations, Business process flow setups, Implementation, Cutover, Validation, and Operational maintenance of HCM track modules and custom extensions, ensuring they are tightly aligned with both the Oracle Fusion platform and Ventura Foods' business processes. 
The role will be a primary responsible SME for the HCM track collaborating closely with business stakeholders and cross functional teams, translating business needs into robust, efficient system solutions. In addition, the role will be the key coordinator, working closely with various development tracks and SI partners to deliver a stable, scalable, user-friendly Oracle solution, ensuring the HCM platform consistently provides measurable value to the organization. The position will also lead the product roadmap aligned with Ventura Foods' vision, industry best practices, and emerging technology advancements, driving the success of Ventura Foods' Oracle Fusion initiatives.

• Functional Expertise - Oracle Fusion (Primary - HCM):
  End to end solutions/system designs across HCM Track and related custom extension/apps. Define Business process cycles and related cross module/external interfaces & integrations. Build system solutions using CEMLI (configurations, extensions, modifications, localizations & integrations) Govern, review and establish standards for team & SI Partner design, solution, and other deliverables.
• Business Engagement & Partnership: Partner with business stakeholders, understand the various systems and business processes, establish a continuous cadence. Leading Workshops and Interviews: Facilitating interactive sessions, interviews, and surveys with diverse stakeholders. Close coordination with Business and other functional stakeholder - Planning, executing UATs, System validation, Production deployments. Identifying inefficiencies, and recommending improvements using standard Oracle functionality whenever possible, and creating functional solutions. Operational governance for listing, reporting, managing and delivering business enhancements/wish list/backlog.
• Documentation, Compliance & Data Governance:
  Develop and maintain system solutions, designs, visio/lucid flows for processes, configuration documents (ex: BR100, MD50, TE40), and training materials. Documenting and analyzing "as-is" and "to-be" business process flows. Following SDLC / Agile methodologies, and creating/tracking respective user stories from initiation through closure (including test scenario's). Enforce data governance policies and ensure compliance with security, privacy, and regulatory requirements.
• Platform Operations & Optimization:
  Monitor and resolve incidents timely. Oversee platform administration, optimization, stability, and operational maintenance. Manage licenses, monitor system health, process standardization, and ensure scalability of the platform. Continuously enhance platform performance and user experience through proactive improvements.
  Assess platform quarterly/periodic releases and ensure timely upgrades (including intermediate patch sets).

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field (required).
• Implementation Experience: Experience with Oracle Fusion implementations in the Manufacturing vertical, with at least three full-cycle implementations (preferred), and at least two covering (HCM) process area (required).
• ERP / Functional Experience: 5+ years of experience with Oracle ERP applications/implementation, with strong understanding of platform functionality, cross-functional integrations, and process cycles. (required).
• Fusion Functional Experience: 3+ years of experience specifically with the Oracle Fusion platform, including functional and technical capabilities. (preferred - if no fusion experience, EBS R12 is required).
• Certifications: Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Foundations (preferred).

• Oracle Fusion/EBS HCM Expertise: Advanced, hands-on experience in Oracle Fusion implementation, designs, and operational maintenance. Advanced, hands-on experience in techno functional configurations of the platform - like and not limited to as listed below: Configurations, Value sets, Flex fields, Attributes, Profiles, Workflow rules, Document types, Legal entities, Business units, Workforce structures, Plan configurations, Compensation structures, Security groups, Integrations, Setups, and other oracle system administration responsibilities. Deep functional knowledge of the Hire-to-Retire (H2R) process oracle setups and associated modules and be able configure them ground up, including and not limited to:
  • Recruiting & Onboarding
  • Workforce Management
  • Compensation & Benefits
  • Talent & Performance Management
  • Employee Self-Service
  • Retirement & Separation
• Technical Skills: in depth knowledge of data models for HCM process cycles, reporting, and analytics, including OTBI, BI Publisher, and FBDI. Knowledge in Oracle platform development tools (ex:PL/SQL, VBCS, Postman, Redwood UI. etc.,). Good understanding of data mapping & transformation related to data conversions and migrations from legacy Oracle and non-Oracle systems into Fusion Cloud.
• Implementation Methodologies, Documentation & Delivery: Proficiency in creating various application/SDLC related documentation/artifacts (listed below are a few & not limited to): Requirement & Design documents, System reference manuals, Agile user stories, Confluence documents, Use case scenarios, System validation scripts, Process flows, Business cycle visualization, UI/UX documentation, Configuration and Setups master etc. Good Knowledge in methodologies like OUM, AIM, and SDLC practices, with the flexibility to adapt hybrid delivery models. Demonstrated success delivering full lifecycle Fusion projects from requirements gathering through deployment and post-go-live optimization. Hands on deep experience working with Agile, SAFe, or modern delivery frameworks, including use of project management tools like Jira.
• Platform Optimization & Innovation: Ability to stay ahead of Oracle Fusion platform innovations, assessing and piloting new features and recommending adoption to meet evolving business needs. Familiarity with localizations to address region-specific requirements and compliance.
• Leadership & Collaboration: Strong cross-functional collaboration with consultants, SI partners, and business stakeholders. Strong communication skills, capable of engaging with business leads, and technical teams to align solutions with business objectives. Proven ability to influence and drive consensus towards successful solution delivery.