Oracle HCM Cloud Manager (FTE) --- Chicago, IL

Role: Oracle HCM Cloud Manager
Location: Chicago, IL
Duration: Full Time Permanent
Key Roles & Responsibilities
1. Team Leadership & Management
Lead, mentor, and manage a team of four Oracle HCM Cloud consultants (functional/technical).
Assign tasks, monitor progress, and ensure timely delivery of deliverables.
Conduct regular one-on-one and team meetings to track project status and resolve issues.
Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture within the team.
Conduct performance evaluations and identify training or upskilling needs.
2. Project Planning & Delivery
Manage end-to-end Oracle HCM Cloud implementation or enhancement projects.
Develop project plans, define milestones, allocate resources, and track timelines.
Ensure deliverables meet quality standards and align with client/business requirements.
Coordinate with cross-functional teams Payroll, Finance, IT, and HR stakeholders.
Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies for project issues.
3. Functional Expertise & Solution Design
Provide functional leadership across key Oracle HCM Cloud modules (Core HR, Payroll, Talent, Absence, Benefits, etc.).
Participate in solution design workshops and guide the team in requirement gathering and documentation.
Review and validate configurations, integrations, and reports built by the team.
Ensure Oracle HCM Cloud best practices are followed throughout the implementation lifecycle.
4. Stakeholder & Client Management
Act as the primary point of contact between the Oracle HCM Cloud team and senior management or clients.
Communicate project progress, risks, and outcomes effectively to stakeholders.
Build strong relationships with clients/business users to ensure satisfaction and adoption.
Manage change requests, scope, and expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
5. Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement
Review deliverables for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with project standards.
Establish and maintain project documentation and governance procedures.
Promote process improvement and automation opportunities within HCM processes.
Monitor Oracle quarterly updates and ensure timely regression testing and adoption of new features.
6. Strategic & Operational Contributions
Support management in capacity planning and resource allocation.
Contribute to proposals, estimates, and resource planning for upcoming projects.
Collaborate with IT leadership to align Oracle HCM initiatives with organizational goals.
Provide insights on emerging Oracle HCM Cloud features and roadmap alignment.

Required Skills & Experience
8+ years of experience in Oracle HCM Cloud with at least 2 full-cycle implementations.
Strong understanding of Core HR, Absence, Payroll, Benefits, and Talent Management modules.
Proven experience in team leadership or project management roles.
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
PMP, HCM Cloud Certification, or Agile experience is an added advantage