Oracle Data Relationship Management; DRM Architect

Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Oracle Data Relationship Management (DRM) Architect to lead the design, implementation, and governance of enterprise metadata and hierarchy management solutions. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Oracle DRM/EDMCS, enterprise data governance, metadata management, and Oracle EPM technologies.
This role will be responsible for establishing scalable metadata frameworks, governing enterprise reference data, designing hierarchy management solutions, and integrating Oracle DRM with downstream financial, operational, and reporting systems. The Architect will work closely with business stakeholders, finance teams, data stewards, and technical teams to ensure consistency, accuracy, and integrity of enterprise master and reference data.

Required Skills

• Oracle Data Relationship Management (DRM)

• Oracle Enterprise Data Management Cloud Service (EDMCS)

• Oracle EPM Suite

• Metadata Management

• Enterprise Data Governance

• Hierarchy Management

• Data Stewardship Frameworks

• Workflow Design & Automation

• Oracle ERP Integration

• Data Quality Management
Nice-to-Have Skills

• Oracle FCCS

• Oracle Planning

• Oracle HFM

• Oracle Essbase

• Data Warehouse Integration

• Financial Reporting Systems

• Enterprise Reference Data Management

Key Responsibilities
Solution Architecture & Design

• Define and implement enterprise-wide metadata and hierarchy management strategies utilizing Oracle DRM and EDMCS.

• Design scalable solutions for managing enterprise reference data domains, including:
Chart of Accounts
Cost Centers
Legal Entities
Products
Organizations
Other master and reference data structures

• Establish governance frameworks, stewardship processes, approval workflows, and validation standards for enterprise metadata management.

• Architect metadata publishing and distribution mechanisms to support downstream applications and reporting platforms.
DRM Configuration & Development

• Configure and manage DRM components including:
Versions
Hierarchies
Properties
Validations
Node Types
Workflows
Security
Import/Export Processes

• Develop custom business rules, validations, and automation solutions to support governance and compliance requirements.

• Implement and maintain metadata change management processes and controls.
Data Governance & Quality

• Define standards, controls, and best practices to ensure consistency, traceability, and integrity of enterprise metadata.

• Lead governance workflow implementation and approval process design.

• Establish data quality monitoring, exception handling, and remediation processes.

• Drive adoption of enterprise metadata governance policies and standards.
Integration & Automation

• Design and implement integrations between Oracle DRM and:
Oracle EPM Applications (FCCS, Planning, HFM, Essbase)
Oracle ERP Systems
Data Warehouses
Reporting Platforms
Third-Party Applications

• Develop automated metadata synchronization, import/export, and publishing processes.

• Ensure seamless metadata flow across enterprise financial and operational systems.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of overall IT experience.

• Extensive experience implementing and supporting Oracle DRM and/or Oracle EDMCS solutions.

• Strong expertise in enterprise metadata management and hierarchy governance.

• Experience designing data governance and stewardship frameworks.

• Proven experience integrating DRM with Oracle EPM, ERP, data warehouse, and reporting platforms.

• Strong understanding of enterprise financial structures and organizational hierarchies.

• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and solution design skills.

• Ability to lead architecture discussions and provide strategic guidance across teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Oracle FCCS, Planning, HFM, and Essbase.

• Experience supporting large-scale enterprise finance transformation initiatives.

• Knowledge of data governance best practices and reference data management methodologies.

• Experience working within global finance and reporting organizations.