DescriptionThe Director of Oracle Solutions Architecture is a strategic technology leader responsible for driving the vision design and solution architecture of Oracle-based solutions including Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) ERP EPM HCM SCM and CX. This individual leads a team of senior architects and works closely with sales delivery and client leadership to shape transformative cloud strategies and solutions for enterprise clients.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the Oracle architecture strategy across cloud and on-premises platforms ensuring alignment with client business goals and digital transformation initiatives.
- Oversee the design and architectural integration of Oracle Cloud solutions (ERP EPM OCI HCM SCM etc.) and ensure scalability performance and cost-efficiency.
- Partner with business development and sales teams to craft compelling solution architectures and technical proposals for key accounts and pursuits.
- Collaborate with delivery teams to ensure solution integrity during project execution and provide technical oversight for large-scale implementations.
- Manage and mentor a high-performing team of Oracle solution architects and technical leads.
- Develop and maintain deep relationships with Oracle product teams and partner alliances.
- Stay current on Oracles evolving roadmap innovations and industry trends to ensure competitive solutioning and thought leadership.
Business Development & Proposal/RFP Development
- Support pre-sales efforts including solutioning client presentations and proposal responses for Oracle ERP/EPM/Oracle Cloud Infrastructure opportunities.
- Lead development of proposals and RFP responses including solution blueprints resource estimates and delivery methodologies for Oracle Technologies.
- Craft value-driven narratives that demonstrate alignment to financial strategy planning optimization and integrated performance management.
- Collaborate with Sales Legal Pricing and Delivery on response compliance and accuracy.
- Lead development of reusable assets templates and accelerators specific to Oracle Solution domains.
Client Engagement & Advisory
- Act as a trusted advisor to C-Suite VPs and IT leadership during digital transformation programs.
- Conduct cloud readiness assessments and strategic workshops to drive adoption of Oracle Fusion ERP/EPM.
- Translate complex requirements into scalable secure and high-performing Oracle Cloud solutions.
Qualifications:
- 15 years of experience in Oracle enterprise architecture with at least 10 years focused on Oracle Cloud technologies.
- Proven leadership in Oracle Cloud implementations including ERP Cloud EPM Cloud and OCI architecture.
- Strong understanding of enterprise integration data architecture and security models within Oracle ecosystems.
- Experience managing large technical teams and enterprise-scale programs ($10M).
- Exceptional communication and client-facing skills with the ability to influence C-level stakeholders.
- Oracle certifications (e.g. Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Architect Oracle ERP Cloud Consultant) preferred.
Preferred Experience:
- Oracle Cloud Certifications in ERP and/or EPM Architecture or Functional domains.
- Deep familiarity with Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC) OTBI Smart View FBDI/ADFdi and REST APIs.
- Experience with performance optimization reporting frameworks and multi-entity/global rollouts.
- Experience working in a consulting system integrator or professional services firm.
- Background in managing global delivery teams and offshore collaboration.
- Familiarity with other cloud platforms (AWS Azure GCP) is a plus.
- Industry-specific experience is a plus.
- Exposure to project delivery frameworks like Oracle Unified Method (OUM) Agile or hybrid delivery models.
Key Competencies:
- Strong leadership communication and client engagement skills.
- Ability to work cross-functionally across finance IT and operations teams.
- Executive presence and ability to lead high-stakes solution discussions with C-level stakeholders.
- Strong analytical problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
Travel: Up to 25% depending on client and business needs.
Required Experience:
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