Oracle Cloud EPM Planning Architect

Job Description

Applications Software Technology (AST) was founded on one simple thought, to put our people and our customers first, and you can never lose. AST is a globally recognized award-winning full-service enterprise cloud transformation and systems integrator - specializing in Oracle and Salesforce and serving clients in the Public and Commercial Sectors for over 27 years. Clients look to AST for leadership and assistance in systems integration, business process redesign, project management, systems administration, and training. From on-premise applications to modern cloud technology, AST's services encompass all aspects of Enterprise Resource Planning, Business Intelligence, Enterprise Performance Management, Customer Experience, and Middleware. AST also offers flexible Managed Services, supporting the needs of over 200 Public Sector and Commercial customers around the globe. If you're someone with energy, drive, and creativity, AST might be the place for you.

Currently, we are looking for an Oracle Cloud EPM Planning Architect to join our Oracle Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) Consulting Services team. As a pivotal figure within the Oracle EPM practice, you will drive delivery excellence, and client satisfaction. This role demands a seasoned Oracle EPM consultant with a proven track record in managing complex projects, cultivating client relationships, and delivering high-impact EPM solutions for our diverse client base.

This is a full-time remote position that can sit anywhere in the United States.

What You'll Do:

Project Delivery and Execution

• Guide customers through Oracle delivered functionality, advise customers on best practice, map business processes to delivered out of box functionality, document customer requirements, configure application functionality, and assist with testing.
• Oversee the end-to-end delivery of Oracle EPM projects, ensuring adherence to scope, timeline, and quality standards.
• Serve as the primary point of contact on Projects, understanding client business challenges and strategic objectives.
• Drive project planning, resource allocation, and risk management efforts to achieve successful project outcomes.
• Act as the "go-to" resource for project issues and conflicts, providing guidance and resolution strategies as needed.
• As the engagement lead, monitor project financials, resource utilization, and profitability to optimize project performance and margins.

Solution Development and Innovation

• Lead the development and continual internal education and delivery enhancement of Oracle EPM solutions and methodologies to meet evolving client needs and industry trends.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies, best practices, and market trends in EPM and financial management.
• Collaborate with internal onshore/offshore teams to leverage expertise and resources for solution innovation and differentiation.

Practice Support

• Collaborate with sales and account management teams to identify opportunities for upselling and cross-selling EPM services.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the practice, leveraging feedback, metrics, and industry benchmarks to enhance service delivery and client satisfaction.
• Participate in pre-sales activities, including solution demonstrations, proposal development, and client presentations.

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of experience architecting, implementing, and supporting Oracle Cloud Planning and Essbase solutions
• Expert knowledge and understanding of finance and accounting principles
• Proficient in designing Oracle Cloud Planning solutions aligning with Oracle best practices
• Demonstrated implementation experience with Oracle Cloud Planning while leading at least four full life-cycle Oracle Planning Cloud implementations.
• Extensive experience leading large-scale Oracle Cloud Planning implementations for large complex organizations by gathering system, process, and business requirements to design and build Planning solutions based on best practices.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to be a "functional-process translator" for clients; translate complex technical technology into client functional solutions and process improvements.
• Groovy scripting experience required
• Implementation experience with Oracle Cloud Planning modules including Financials, Workforce, Capital Expense, Projects and PCMCS
• Experience building custom planning models for operational and financial planning
• Expert knowledge of Calculation Manager and Business Rules development
• Experience with EPM Data Exchange for complex bi-directional integrations to and from source systems and setup of EPM Automate scripts/processes.
• Familiarity with other EPM modules e.g. FCCS, EDMCS is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with other Fusion modules and their integrations e.g. GL,BCEA,HCM,PPM is highly desirable.
• Public Sector experience a plus
• Willingness to travel up to 30%-40% for critical client phases.

What We Bring

At AST, people are the center of everything we do, and we work to provide you with benefits beyond a paycheck. We strive to develop and recognize our people at all levels and give them the rewards they deserve. We offer full benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement/401k, disability, life insurance, and unlimited PTO for all our North American employees to balance your work and life. We also offer additional benefits, such as commuter benefits, legal insurance, pet insurance, sabbatical leave, education reimbursement, parental leave, and much more.

Our Culture

At AST, people are the center of everything we do. In over 27 years of business, we know that putting our people first is the key to success. Our passion for people has earned us multiple awards. Here are some of the most recent:

• 2022 Top Workplaces in the Nation by Energage
• 2022 National Cultural Excellence for Leadership by Energage
• 2022 National Cultural Excellence for Innovation by Energage
• 2022 Chicago Tribune Top Workplaces by Energage
• 2022 Dallas Fort Worth's 2022 Best and Brightest Companies to Work for by National Association for Business Resources (NABR)
• AST India- 2022 Great Place to Work Certification
• 2021 Best & Brightest Companies to Work for by National Association for Business Resources (NABR)
• 2021 National Cultural Excellence for Remote Work by Energage
• 2021 National Cultural Excellence for DE& I Practices by Energage
• 2021 Chicago Tribune Top Workplaces by Energage
• AST India- 2021 Great Place to Work Certification

We foster a culture of trust, ownership, and innovation at every level of the organization. All doors are open and everyone's ideas matter, giving our people the ability to quickly understand our customers' needs and translate those needs into action. While we celebrate individual wins, we always strive for shared success. We are One AST. Salary for this position is between $140,000-$190,000 per year.

Statement of Non-Discrimination: We value global diversity and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where we learn from each other. AST is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, making all employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic or classification protected by law.