Job Description
Principal Functional Analyst - Oracle Fusion PLM Irvine, CA Permanent direct hire NO 3rd parties or C2C please Purpose of the Job: The Principal Functional Analyst - Oracle Idea to Market (PLM) will lead the end-to-end implementation and ongoing management of Client's Oracle Idea to Market (PLM) initiatives with cross functional interactions across tracks like O2C, S2P, R2R, H2R. 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 PLM track modules and custom extensions, ensuring they are tightly aligned with both the Oracle Fusion platform and Client's business processes. The role will be a primary SME for the PLM 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 in delivering a stable, scalable, user-friendly Oracle solution ensuring the PLM platform consistently delivers measurable value to the organization. The position will also be responsible in leading the product roadmap aligned with Client's vision, industry best practices, and emerging technology advancements driving the success of Client's Oracle Fusion initiatives. Major Duties and Responsibilities: Functional Expertise - Oracle Fusion (Primary - PLM): End to end solutions/system designs across PLM Track and related custom extension/apps. Define Business process cycles and related cross module/external interfaces and integrations. Build system solutions using CEMLI (configurations, extensions, modifications, localizations and integrations) Business Engagement and Partnership: Partner with business stakeholders, understand the various systems and business functional processes, and establish a continuous cadence. Leading Workshops and Interviews: Facilitating interactive sessions, interviews, and surveys with diverse stakeholders. Close coordination with Business and other functional stakeholders - Planning, executing UATs, System validation, Production deployments. Identifying inefficiencies, 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 and 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 and 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 performa0nce and user experience through proactive improvements. Assess platform quarterly/periodic releases and ensure timely upgrades (including intermediate patch sets). Education and Experience: 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 two full-cycle implementations (preferred), and at least one covering (PLM) process area (required). ERP / Functional Experience: 8 plus 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 plus years of experience specifically with the Oracle Fusion platform, including functional and technical capabilities. (preferred - if no fusion experience, EBS R12 is required) Ability to travel up to 2% (team building, conference attendance, site visit, etc.), including internationally Certifications: Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Foundations (preferred) Kn