Project Manager - Oracle Cloud HCM

About the Job

HCM Functional Process Owner (BPO) is responsible for the end-to-end health, optimization, and governance of HR processes within the Oracle HCM Cloud suite. This role serves as the bridge between HR strategy and technical execution, executing business decisions from the Global Process Owner (GPO) to ensure that every quarterly update translates into measurable business value.

• Lead the functional evaluation of Oracle’s quarterly updates from a business perspective. Identify "Opt-In" features that align with HR strategy and determine the impact of mandatory "Always-On" features.
• Minimize custom "bolt-on" solutions by driving the adoption of "Modern Best Practices" embedded within Oracle HCM Cloud.
• Strategic Roadmap Alignment:
  Partner with IT and HR Leadership to maintain a roadmap for process enhancements and module expansions.

• Own the functional design for modules, including Core HR, Recruiting, Talent, Compensation, Benefits, and Payroll, ensuring seamless data flow between them.
• In partnership with IT, proactively manage dependencies between Oracle HCM Cloud and interconnected platforms such as Cornerstone, Gen Suite, and Risk Connect, as well as other Oracle Fusion Cloud modules. Perform impact analysis on all system change requests to mitigate risks to the global data model and ensure that end-to-end data integrity is preserved across the entire technology landscape.
• Partner with the Security Lead to ensure that Custom Job Role s are updated after each release. Ensure that "Privilege Creep" is managed and continuously monitor and identify opportunities to improve the employee and manager self-service experience to drive high adoption rates.
• Define and monitor process health metrics using OTBI to identify bottlenecks and areas for automation. Work with the HR and IT team to identify reporting and analytics requirements that drive business value. Utilize HR analytics and data-driven insights to provide insights and actionable recommendations to support informed decisions.
• AI Adoption
  • Review and adopt AI agent where there is alignment and automation opportunities with Vulcan business processes and user experience.
  • Ensure that AI-driven features do not violate EEOC standards.
  • Map HCM data flows into AI engines to ensure no PII is used inappropriately.
  • Manage a "Model Inventory" that documents what data feeds which AI feature and the business justification for it.
  • Establish a cadence for "Model Validation" to ensure the Oracle AI tools are still producing accurate results relative to the current business environment.

• Act as the business lead for configuration changes, ensuring localized requirements do not compromise the global template.
• Partner with Change Management to translate functionality releases, patches into "Business Value" language and impact for end-users. Champion the continuous evolution of the HCM suite by evaluating new features and leading the change effort to integrate high-value functionality into the business.
• Lead the Internal HCM Super User Community through quarterly "Feature Spotlights." Represent the organization within Oracle Cloud Customer Connect and Regional User Groups (RUGs) to influence the Oracle product roadmap. Advocate for new functionality through IDEA submission and participation in office hours.

• Effectively allocate project resources for work streams and system enhancements.
• Provide guidance, support, and performance feedback to project team SMEs, ensuring roles and responsibilities are clearly defined.

• Some overnight travel will be required (less than 10%).
• Must have the ability to use computerized equipment and technology.
• Ability to work in a stressful, deadline-oriented environment that requires complex, technical information and decision-making.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Strategic Vision - Has a clear vision of emerging trends and how value will be created in the future. Develops strategies that are distinctive in the market, create value for customers and other stakeholders, and provide…