Oracle WACS Conversion Lead

ROLE:                 Oracle WACS Conversion Lead

DURATION:     12mo  

Location:           Hybrid - San Antonio, Texas (3-4 days/week onsite)

Status:                w2  - will pay hourly referral to vendor

Domain:            Utility

Rate:                     110-120hr

Visa:                    

***CANDIDATES LOCAL TO SAN ANTONIO, TX WILL HAVE PRIORITY ***

                                Travel expenses are not paid**

SKILLS MATRIX:

 JOB DESCRIPTION

Required:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• 5-7 years of hands-on experience in conversion projects, particularly in SaaS cloud environments.
• Proven expertise in Work and Asset Cloud Service (WACS) conversion methodologies and execution.
• Alternative expertise in Customer Cloud Service(CCS), Customer to Meter (C2M), Customer Care and Billing (CC&B), and Meter Data Management (MDM) conversion methodologies.
• Alternative expertise in other Work and Asset Management systems such as Maximo.
• Demonstrated experience in SAP to Oracle conversion projects is highly desirable.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with an ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality results.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills to effectively engage with technical and business stakeholders.
• Minimum 2 years as a team lead with coordination among internal, offshore and client team members.

• Team Leadership & Mentorship

• Lead and oversee all phases of data conversion projects, from initial planning to final production cutover.
• Create and manage project plans, deliverables, and timelines; perform risk assessments to maintain project quality.
• Lead onshore and offshore teams, setting priorities, delegating tasks, and managing performance.
• Mentor team members, sharing expertise and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

• Requirements Gathering & Analysis

• Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to identify data migration needs and objectives.
• Translate requirements into data mappings, conversion artifacts, and technical designs.

• Technical Design & Strategy

• Develop robust conversion strategies using a deep understanding of Oracle WACS data models.
• Oversee design activities, including data mapping, development, validation, and optimization for large-scale datasets.

• Data Loading & Integration Tools

• Leverage tools such as Informatica, FBDI, REST APIs, Oracle OIC, ODI, and data profiling solutions for large data loads.
• Maintain stringent data quality, integrity, and performance standards throughout the migration.

• Collaboration with Technical Designers

• Partner with Technical Designers to ensure alignment between business requirements and solution architecture.
• Provide input on best practices, troubleshoot issues, and keep all teams on track with project goals.

• Testing & Cutover Management

• Conduct design reviews, coordinate mock runs and dress rehearsals, and guide final cutover support.
• Validate success criteria and readiness, ensuring minimal business disruption during go-live.

• Data Governance & Quality

• Establish and enforce data governance policies, standards, and best practices across all workstreams.
• Monitor data quality metrics, track lineage, and ensure regulatory compliance or adherence to internal data standards.

• Documentation & Knowledge Sharing

• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation, including architectural diagrams, standard operating procedures, and lessons learned.
• Provide training and workshops to team members, end users, and stakeholders to ensure proper adoption of data conversion processes.

• Stakeholder Management

• Partner with project managers, business stakeholders, and IT leadership to align project scope, resources, and timelines.
• Provide regular status updates, highlight key risks, and recommend mitigation strategies to ensure successful project outcomes.

• Continuous Improvement

• Evaluate current system architectures, identifying opportunities for optimization and innovation in data migration.
• Advocate for emerging technologies, industry best practices, and process enhancements to drive excellence in conversion efforts.