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EmployerOracle
Location Jackson, MS USA
PostedJanuary 14, 2026

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Programmer Analyst 5-IT
**Job Description**

**IT Director - Techno-Functional ERP Leader (Oracle Fusion Financials & Projects)**

**Organization:** Oracle Application Labs (OAL)

**Role Type:** Senior Individual Contributor with enterprise leadership

**Location:** [US, Redwood Shores ( Remote ok)]

**Role Summary**

Oracle Application Labs (OAL) is seeking a **hands-on ERP leader** with deep **Oracle Fusion Financials and Projects (PPM)** expertise to drive complex, high-impact enterprise solutions. This role blends **strong functional depth** , **execution leadership** , and **AI/ML-informed design thinking** to modernize and scale Oracle's internal ERP landscape.

This position replaces a highly respected architect and requires someone who is **technically credible, functionally grounded, and trusted under pressure** - a leader who brings clarity to complexity without relying on title or ceremony.

**What You Will Do**

**ERP Solution Leadership**

+ Lead end-to-end solution design and delivery across **Oracle Fusion Project Portfolio Management** including integration with GL, AP, AR, Fixed Assets, PO, HCM.

+ Deep understanding of Oracle Project Billing, Costing, Resource Management, Execution Management, Capital Projects.

+ Translate complex business and accounting requirements into **scalable, supportable ERP solutions**

+ Own cross-module dependencies, data flows, and functional integrity across Finance and Projects

**Hands-On Techno-Functional Execution**

+ Operate comfortably across:

+ business process discussions

+ functional design

+ system behavior and data models

+ Partner with engineering, integration, and platform teams to ensure designs are **implementable and production-ready**

+ Step in hands-on where needed during **critical design decisions, go-lives, and production issues**

**AI / ML-Informed Design (Strong Differentiator)**

+ Identify pragmatic opportunities to apply **AI/ML and advanced analytics** within ERP workflows, such as:

+ financial variance and anomaly detection

+ project performance risk signaling

+ intelligent reconciliation and exception management

+ Collaborate with AI/ML and platform teams to ensure intelligent features are **enterprise-grade, explainable, and scalable**

+ Evaluate tradeoffs, feasibility, and ROI - avoiding hype while driving real value

**Enterprise Delivery & Go-Live Accountability**

+ Act as a senior, trusted voice during **design reviews, readiness checkpoints, and executive forums**

+ Provide **clear, decision-grade status** on risk, mitigation, and go-live readiness

+ Ensure solutions meet **audit, compliance, security, and performance** standards

+ Support post-go-live stabilization with a **root-cause and systems-thinking mindset**

**What You Bring**

**Required Experience**

+ 10+ years of ERP experience with **strong depth in Oracle Fusion**

+ Proven expertise in **Fusion Financials and Projects (PPM)**

+ Demonstrated success delivering **large-scale, complex ERP programs**

+ Strong understanding of:

+ financial accounting and close processes

+ project accounting, costing, and billing models

+ enterprise data integrity and reporting implications

**Techno-Functional Strength**

+ Equal comfort with **functional depth and technical reality**

+ Experience working with integrations, extensions, and Oracle cloud capabilities

+ Ability to design solutions that are elegant **and** operable at scale

**Leadership & Operating Style**

+ Credible, calm presence in high-stakes situations

+ Clear communicator who can explain complexity without oversimplifying

+ Strong judgment, accountability, and ownership mindset

+ Comfortable influencing without authority and leading without fanfare

**Preferred / Differentiating Experience**

+ Experience within **Oracle Application Labs (OAL)** or similar internal enterprise IT organizations

+ Exposure to **AI/ML applied to enterprise systems** (ERP, analytics, automation)

+ Experience with large Oracle internal programs, transformations, or M&A integrations

+ Familiarity with OCI and Oracle platform services

**What This Role Is (and Is Not)**

**This role is:**

+ Deeply hands-on and execution-oriented

+ Functionally grounded with architectural impact

+ High trust, high accountability

**This role is not:**

+ A slide-only or governance-only position

+ A narrow functional SME role

+ A people-manager role focused on org building

**What Success Looks Like**

+ ERP solutions are **clear, stable, and trusted**

+ Delivery teams experience **less churn and better decisions**

+ Leadership has confidence in risk posture and go-live readiness

+ AI/ML is applied **where it matters** , not where it's trendy

**Responsibilities**

As a member of the IT organization, lead the design, development, modification, debugging, and evaluation programs for extremely complex internal systems. Provide expertise to analyze existing programs or formulate logic for new internal systems. Develop conversion and system implementation plans. Recommend changes to development, maintenance, and system standards.

+ **Own end-to-end solution leadership for Oracle Fusion Projects (PPM)** , including project costing, billing, capital projects, and financial controls across complex enterprise programs.

+ **Translate project and finance requirements into clear, scalable solutions** , balancing functional accuracy, system behavior, and long-term operability.

+ **Drive delivery clarity and go-live readiness** for high-visibility project initiatives by providing decision-grade risk assessment, mitigation strategies, and execution guidance.

+ **Apply AI/ML-informed design** to improve project performance insights, risk detection, forecasting accuracy, and exception management within project workflows.

+ **Act as a trusted techno-functional leader** across Finance, Project Accounting, Engineering, and Platform teams-stepping in hands-on during critical design decisions and production issues.

Disclaimer:

**Certain US customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization and occupational health mandates.**

**Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only**

US: Hiring Range in USD from $45.53 to $95.91 per hour; from: $94,700 to $199,500 per annum. May be eligible for equity.

Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect Oracle's differing products, industries and lines of business.

Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity.

Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following:

1. Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion

2. Short term disability and long term disability

3. Life insurance and AD&D

4. Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)

5. Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts

6. Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits

7. 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match

8. Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation.

9. 11 paid holidays

10. Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours.

11. Paid parental leave

12. Adoption assistance

13. Employee Stock Purchase Plan

14. Financial planning and group legal

15. Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance

The role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted.

Career Level - IC5

**About Us**

As a world leader in cloud solutions, Oracle uses tomorrow's technology to tackle today's challenges. We've partnered with industry-leaders in almost every sector-and continue to thrive after 40+ years of change by operating with integrity.

We know that true innovation starts when everyone is empowered to contribute. That's why we're committed to growing an inclusive workforce that promotes opportunities for all.

Oracle careers open the door to global opportunities where work-life balance flourishes. We offer competitive benefits based on parity and consistency and support our people with flexible medical, life insurance, and retirement options. We also encourage employees to give back to their communities through our volunteer programs.

We're committed to including people with disabilities at all stages of the employment process. If you require accessibility assistance or accommodation for a disability at any point, let us know by emailing accommodation-request_mb@oracle.com or by calling +1 888 404 2494 in the United States.

Oracle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans' status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Oracle will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable law.

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