Solution Architect Oracle Fusion Cloud SCM - Mostly Remote

Position Summary

The Solution Architect (More business side than technical) for Oracle Fusion Cloud SCM will play a pivotal role in designing and implementing comprehensive technology solutions that align with our business strategies, objectives, and IT roadmap.

This role requires a deep understanding of business processes, enterprise systems, and the ability to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of driving business transformation through innovative technology solutions.

This isn't a technical architects, but more so focused on Business Architecture

FDD = Functional Design Documents

HDD=High Level Design Document(at different Levels)

The main focus for this individual would be on a Finance Transformation project where the client is taking Supply Chain, Procurement, etc out of Maximo and putting it into Oracle

Location: Hybrid, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Can be remote for the right person, with the willingness for occasional travel to Pittsburgh. Must work EST hours. Preference for local who can work in Downton office 2 days/week.)

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and architecture of end-to-end solutions by collaborating with stakeholders to understand business needs and translating them into detailed technical specifications.
• Develop and maintain architectural blueprints, roadmaps, and comprehensive as-is and to-be process documentation, including business architecture models and technical documentation.
• Ensure solutions are aligned with business goals and deliver measurable value, leveraging best practices in architecture and design.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies, tools, and frameworks to enhance business capabilities, focusing on scalability, performance, and security.
• Provide technical guidance and support to project teams on business requirements, solution design, and implementation strategies.
• Conduct architectural reviews and assessments to ensure compliance with industry standards, best practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate closely with project managers to ensure timely delivery of projects, playing a critical role in Finance Transformation programs (e.g., Supply Chain, Procurement, Inventory Management, Analytics consolidation and implementation).
• Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, translating complex technical concepts into understandable terms.
• Monitor and assess the impact of implemented solutions on business performance, ensuring continuous improvement and optimization.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's or master s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in business and solution architecture, business analysis, or a related role.
• Strong expertise in cloud platforms (e.g., Oracle Fusion, Azure) and other relevant technologies.
• Extensive experience with microservices architecture, APIs, and integration patterns, including RESTful services and event-driven architectures.
• Proficiency in ERP systems, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Inventory Management, Analytics, and other business applications.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and design scalable, high-performance solutions.
• Familiarity with Agile and Waterfall methodologies for project delivery, including experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead workshops, training sessions, and change management activities.
• Proven ability to drive business transformation through technology, with a deep understanding of business processes and their relationship to enterprise systems.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CBAP, TOGAF, Azure, Oracle) are a plus.
• Knowledge of PowerPlan and/or IBM s Maximo is a plus.

Skills/Abilities Utilized in this Role Include

• Deep technical expertise across cloud platforms, enterprise applications, and architecture frameworks.
• Strong systems thinking with the ability to connect business processes to technology solutions.
• Ability to lead complex solution design initiatives and facilitate cross-functional alignment.
• High-level proficiency in developing architectural diagrams, data flows, and integration models.
• Skilled in balancing innovation with pragmatism bringing forward new ideas while staying aligned to business priorities and budget.
• Effective at translating abstract business needs into actionable technical roadmaps.
• Excellent presentation skills and ability to communicate architectural vision to diverse audiences.
• Comfortable working in dynamic, fast-paced environments with shifting priorities.
• Proactive in identifying technology gaps, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Capable of mentoring other architects and technical leads, promoting best practices in solution design and implementation.
• Resilient under pressure with commitment to quality, performance, and delivery.