Enterprise Solution Architect

We are seeking a seasoned Business Application Expert to join our team. This role will be responsible for providing comprehensive application functionality, configuration, and support expertise for business software solutions.

The successful candidate will work closely with business analysts, architects, technical experts, and software vendors on solution requirements, design, configuration, implementation, support, maintenance, and enhancement of applications.

• Evaluate application functionality and provide recommendations to improve business processes and capabilities.
• Partner with process owners, stakeholders, and enterprise architects to gather, document, and review functional, architecture, and technical requirements.
• Define optimum application setup and technical solution designs.
• Configure and verify applications to meet functional requirements and specifications.
• Design and oversee the development of integration customizations, workflows, and extensions.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and point of contact on content, processes, procedures, and functionality associated with business applications.
• Conduct analysis of potential application solutions and recommend resolutions for functionality gaps in the application.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with relevant vendors to improve application functionality and resolve functionality issues.
• Create and manage functional specifications for projects from which programs and configurations will be applied to create the application or complete solution.

Requirements:

• At least 5 years of system analysis and design experience, including the creation of functional requirements for enterprise-level business applications.
• Implementation experience of 3+ years in Oracle Planning Cloud Solutions, specifically in demand planning and S&OP (supply planning knowledge is beneficial).
• Experience in the full software development lifecycle process.
• Delivery experience via Agile methodologies is preferred.

Competencies:

• Business Insight: Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization's goals.
• Customer Focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Global Perspective: Taking a broad view when approaching issues, using a global lens.
• Manages Complexity: Making sense of complex, high-quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Manages Conflict: Handling conflict situations effectively, with minimal disruption.
• Optimizes Work Processes: Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, focusing on continuous improvement.
• Tech Savvy: Anticipating and adopting innovations in business-building digital and technology applications.
• Solution Configuration: Configures, creates, and tests a solution for commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) applications using industry standards and tools.
• Solution Design: Creates and defines solution designs, ensuring they meet business, technical, security, governance, and compliance requirements.
• Solution Functional Fit Analysis: Analyzes how well component parts interact to meet various business and technical requirements.
• Solution Modeling: Creates models, diagrams, and documentation using industry standards and tools.
• Solution Validation Testing: Validates configuration item changes or solutions to ensure they work as designed and meet customer requirements.
• Values Differences: Recognizing and leveraging diverse perspectives and cultures in an organization.

Qualifications:

• College, university, or equivalent degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or a related subject, or relevant equivalent experience required.
• Certification in Oracle Planning & Collaboration Cloud Implementation Professional is required.
• Certification in Oracle Demantra or Oracle Advanced Supply Chain Planning is highly beneficial.