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Job Title: EDM Architect
Location: Remote
Duration: 6+ Months (Contract)
Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced EDM Architect to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of enterprise data management solutions. This remote contract opportunity is ideal for a professional with a deep understanding of Oracle EDM (Enterprise Data Management Cloud Service) or similar master data management tools, and extensive experience in defining data governance frameworks, hierarchy management, and metadata integration strategies across enterprise platforms.
The EDM Architect will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Finance, IT, and Data Governance to ensure data integrity, standardization, and alignment across business systems such as ERP, EPM, and BI platforms.
Key Responsibilities
- Architect and implement scalable and sustainable Oracle EDMCS (Enterprise Data Management Cloud Service) solutions for enterprise-wide master data governance.
- Lead requirements gathering, design workshops, and technical discussions to define enterprise data structures, hierarchies, and relationships.
- Define metadata integration strategies between EDM and other systems such as Oracle ERP Cloud, Oracle EPM Cloud (EPBCS, FCCS), and external source systems.
- Ensure consistent data definitions and data quality across finance, operations, and reporting systems.
- Design and implement data validations, workflows, approvals, and custom business rules within EDM.
- Develop and maintain documentation related to data governance policies, data models, and change control processes.
- Work with data stewards and business owners to align EDM configurations with business requirements.
- Drive automation and continuous improvement in metadata management processes.
- Support UAT, training, and post-go-live stabilization activities.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Management, or related field.
- 8+ years of experience in data architecture, master data management (MDM), or enterprise data governance.
- 3+ years of hands-on experience with Oracle EDMCS, including setup, configuration, and integrations.
- Strong understanding of metadata management principles, data modeling, and hierarchy governance.
- Proficiency with integrating EDM with Oracle Cloud applications (ERP, EPM), on-premise systems, and data hubs.
- Knowledge of data governance frameworks and change data control processes.
- Experience with REST APIs, EPM Automate, Data Management (DM), or similar integration tools.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with ability to lead client-facing discussions.
Preferred Skills
- Oracle EDMCS certification.
- Experience with EPM Cloud applications (EPBCS, FCCS) and their metadata dependencies.
- Familiarity with data lineage tools, data catalogs, or MDM platforms like Informatica, Collibra, or SAP MDG.