Oracle Solutions Manager

About GP Strategies

GP Strategies is a global leader in talent transformation, dedicated to empowering organizations to unlock their full potential. We help businesses enhance workforce performance and achieve strategic goals through innovative, technology-enabled learning solutions. With a proven track record of supporting over 6,000 global organizations worldwide, we combine human expertise with AI-driven insights to deliver customized strategies that upskill talent, drive technology adoption, and optimize critical processes. Our mission is to create a lasting impact by equipping organizations with the strategy, skills, and tools needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving world.

Role Purpose

The Oracle Solutions Manager plays a pivotal leadership role within the IT organization and sits on the IT Leadership Team. This Director‑level role is accountable for optimizing, governing, and evolving the Oracle Fusion application ecosystem across the enterprise. The role ensures that Oracle Fusion solutions are configured and supported to meet business needs across Payroll (US & UK), Oracle Recruiting Cloud (ORC), Security, Finance, Projects, Procurement, HCM, and Reporting. This role provides strategic direction and governance across Oracle Fusion operations, supports audit and compliance requirements, and acts as a key partner across data and systems integration initiatives. It also collaborates with the business to drive performance improvements through enhanced business intelligence solutions.

Key Accountabilities

Oracle Fusion Leadership & Strategy

In partnership with Oracle workstream owners; define end-to-end Oracle Fusion application strategy, roadmap, and governance to ensure platform maturity, scalability, and alignment with enterprise goals. Provide subject matter leadership and over Payroll (US & UK), ORC, Security, Finance, Projects, Procurement, HCM, and Reporting modules. Act as the primary technology partner to ELT and business leaders for Oracle related capabilities, enhancements, and long term planning.

Configuration, Support & Optimization

Lead configuration, administration, and ongoing improvements across all in scope Oracle Fusion modules. Oversee incident resolution, root cause analysis, and change management processes to ensure stable and compliant system operations. Ensure Oracle quarterly updates are evaluated, impact assessed, tested, and deployed effectively.

Audit, Compliance & Security

Own Oracle Fusion security model governance, including role design, access controls, and segregation‑of‑duties compliance. Partner with Internal Audit, HRIS, and Finance to ensure the platform meets all regulatory, financial, payroll, and data‑protection requirements. Maintain documentation, controls, and evidence to support audits.

Data, Systems Integration & Architecture

Act as the primary liaison for Oracle data flows, integrations, and architecture across internal and external systems. Partner with integration teams to ensure API‑based and middleware‑based integrations are secure, scalable, and reliable. Ensure master data consistency and integration governance across HR, payroll, finance, and operational / project landscapes.

Business Intelligence & Reporting

Drive the delivery of reporting solutions across Oracle Fusion, OTBI, BI Publisher, and downstream analytics platforms. Partner with the Business Intelligence team to evolve enterprise reporting and data models to support strategic decision making. Promote self-service reporting capability and standardization across functions.

Cross Functional Business Partnership

Serve as a strategic advisor and point of escalation for business teams. Identify business challenges and opportunities for technology driven improvements across Oracle platforms. Lead solution design sessions, requirements gathering, and roadmap alignment.

Program, Change & Release Management

Lead major Oracle related initiatives, enhancements, and project portfolios. Ensure structured change management practices are followed to drive adoption, minimize disruption, and embed new capabilities. Oversee testing strategy, including UAT management and release governance.

Innovation

Design, propose and implement AI agent solutions within Oracle platform which drive trackable business benefit.

Team Leadership

Mentor and develop internal Oracle analysts, functional experts, and technical leads. Build a culture of capability development, knowledge sharing, and excellence in Oracle solution delivery.

What Success Looks Like

Stable and compliant Oracle Fusion operations across all modules. Reduced manual processes and increased automation through optimized configuration and integration. High adoption of Oracle capabilities across the business. Successful delivery of strategic Oracle enhancements and transformation initiatives. Measurable improvements in reporting accuracy, data quality, and decision support.

Candidate Profile:

Experience & Capability

15+ years of tangible experience across multiple Oracle Fusion modules Strong experience with Oracle HCM, Payroll (US & UK), ORC, Security, and Financials. Proven leadership managing Oracle platforms Experience supporting audits and regulatory compliance in HR or Finance environments Strong background in solution design, business analysis, and transformation delivery.

Technical Strength

Deep understanding of Oracle Fusion architecture, configuration, workflows, and data structures. Strong proficiency with OTBI, BI Publisher, and Oracle reporting frameworks. Knowledge of role‑based access control (RBAC), segregation of duties, and security frameworks. Understanding of payroll compliance (US & UK), employment lifecycle processes, and financial operations.

Mindset & Behaviors

Strategic thinker with the ability to balance operational needs with long‑term vision. Confident communicator able to translate complex Oracle concepts for senior stakeholders. Strong problem‑solving mindset and bias for scalability, simplification, and continuous improvement. Self‑starter comfortable with ambiguity and empowered decision‑making. Collaborative leader who builds trust across business and technical teams.

Why Join

This Director‑level role provides high visibility across the enterprise and is critical to the success of the OneGP strategic agenda. You will lead the evolution of a core global platform, partner with senior leaders, and influence how our people and processes operate worldwide. This is a unique opportunity to shape the Oracle transformation and deliver lasting business impact.