Oracle HCM-Oracle HCM Payroll Functional-Senior Manager

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The Opportunity

We are looking for an exceptionally strong Senior Manager – Solutions Architect Oracle HCM Cloud to lead and shape high stakes, enterprise-wide HR digital transformation programs. This role is crafted for a visionary change leader with deep Oracle HCM Cloud mastery, strong industry presence, and a proven ability to architect and deliver complex, multi-country transformation initiatives.

As the strategic technology and transformation advisor, you will define the solution architecture, drive strategic direction, influence C suite stakeholders, and lead teams in delivering high-impact outcomes that scale across global enterprises. You will be at the forefront of reimagining HR operating models, enabling modernization through Oracle Cloud, and steering clients through high-grade transformation journeys.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Architect and lead comprehensive Oracle HCM Cloud solutions across multiple modules, ensuring alignment with enterprise strategy, industry benchmarks, and future-ready HR practices.
• Drive 5–6+ full lifecycle Oracle HCM Cloud implementations, ensuring functional integrity, architectural consistency, and delivery excellence.
• Apply deep sector-specific knowledge to tailor solutions to industry operating models and unique business challenges.
• Execute a proven transformation approach for large-scale, global HCM modernization programs—covering roadmap creation, phased deployment strategy, value realization planning, and change acceleration.
• Architect and deliver solutions across at least two legislative landscapes such as US, UK, Middle East, APAC, ensuring compliance with statutory rules, payroll mechanics, audit standards, and localization requirements.
• Lead high-impact presales engagements including solutioning, client workshops, RFP leadership, competitive differentiators, and estimation models.
• Direct multi-disciplinary teams across configuration, integrations (OIC), data migration, security, workflows, and cross-module architecture.
• Anchor Agile ways of working—driving sprints, backlog management, iterative delivery models, and continuous value generation.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior HR, business, and technology leaders—providing insights on Oracle roadmap, transformation levers, and modernization best practices.
• Mentor and uplift large implementation teams with strong people leadership, clarity of direction, and a decisive “go-to” attitude.
• Lead governance across quarterly releases, impact assessments, regression cycles, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills and attributes for success

• 15+ years of deep HCM domain expertise with extensive Oracle HCM Cloud mastery.
• Strong command across modules: Core HR, Absence, Payroll, Talent, Comp, Recruiting, OTL, and related functionalities.
• 5–6 full-cycle Oracle HCM Cloud implementations, with multi-country exposure strongly preferred.
• 3+ Oracle HCM Cloud certifications demonstrating strong product competency.
• Robust presales, solutioning, and consulting presence capable of leading executive-level conversations.
• Advanced proficiency with Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban).
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills with C suite influence.
• High energy, strong leadership presence, and a proactive, solution-driven mindset.

Ideally, you’ll also

• Have experience leading transformations involving multiple Oracle Cloud pillars (ERP, SCM, HCM).
• Have strong exposure to OIC integrations, Fast Formulas, OTBI/BIP, data migration methodologies, and cloud security.
• Have experience with global enterprise clients, multi-country rollouts, and complex HR operating models.
• Possess Insight into HR analytics, AI-driven HR tools, and modern HR technology architectures.

What we look for

• A strategic, forward-thinking transformation architect with the ability to design enterprise-scale Oracle HCM Cloud solutions with clarity and precision.
• A commanding leader who thrives in ambiguity, influences C suite stakeholders, and navigates complex transformation landscapes with confidence.
• A professional with deep industry and legislative fluency, capable of shaping solutions aligned to sector requirements and compliance frameworks.
• A transformation leader with a demonstrated track record of successful multi-country modernization programs delivering measurable business outcomes.
• A high ownership, disciplined executor with exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• A people leader who builds high-performing teams, drives accountability, and consistently achieves delivery excellence.
• A continuous learner who stays ahead of Oracle Cloud innovation, HR technology trends, and emerging transformation opportunities.

What we offer you

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