Oracle WACS Conversion Lead
Location: San Antonio, Texas
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.
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