We are seeking an experienced Oracle Fusion Implementation & Maintenance Program Director to lead the strategic planning, execution, and governance of a large-scale Oracle Fusion Cloud transformation initiative.

This role will have executive oversight of program delivery across multiple workstreams-including ERP, HCM, EPM, and other Fusion Cloud modules, PaaS, Custom Bolt-ons & Third-party App. Integrations -ensuring alignment with business goals, stakeholder expectations, and organizational readiness.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership:

- Own and drive the Oracle Fusion Cloud transformation strategy from initiation through go-live and post-implementation stabilization.

Program Governance:

- Establish and lead governance frameworks, executive steering committees, and decision-making forums.

Program Management:

- Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, milestones, and deliverables using appropriate project management tools.

- Drive requirements gathering, solution design, testing, training, deployment, and post-go-live support.

Cross-Functional Alignment:

- Ensure alignment between business objectives, IT capabilities, and transformation goals across Finance, HR, and other functional areas.

Vendor & Partner Management:

- Oversee relationships with Oracle, system integrators, consultants, and other third-party providers.

Stakeholder Engagement:

- Serve as the point of contact for department heads, and global/regional stakeholders.

Risk & Compliance Oversight:

- Ensure program execution adheres to regulatory, security, and compliance standards.

Financial Management:

- Own the program budget, track ROI, and ensure cost-effective execution of implementation & maintenance phases.

Organizational Change Management:

- Champion change management, user adoption, and communication strategies across the enterprise.

Quality Assurance:

- Ensure robust QA, testing, data migration, and cutover planning to minimize disruption during go-live.

Executive Reporting:

- Provide regular updates to executive leadership, identifying progress, risks, mitigation plans, and success metrics.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Bachelor's/Master's degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field (MBA or equivalent preferred).

- Program/Project Management & Oracle Fusion Certifications will be an added advantage

WORK EXPERIENCE:

- 20+ years of IT program or project leadership experience, with at least 7 years focused on Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP, HCM, or EPM implementations.

- Good Experience working with Fusion Technologies like APEX, VBCS is desirable

- Demonstrated success in leading enterprise-scale cloud transformation or digital modernization initiatives.

- Experience in regulated or highly matrixed industries (e.g., healthcare, financial services).

- Experience with both global and multi-entity Oracle Fusion rollouts.

- Strong understanding of business processes in Finance, HR, Procurement, and Projects.

- Proficiency with project portfolio management tools and methodologies (Agile, Hybrid, or Waterfall).

- Certifications such as PMP, PgMP, or Oracle Cloud certifications are a plus.

- Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills.