Manager - Enterprise Solutions - IT - UAE

Desired Skills:

• Very strong technical knowledge of Oracle EBS R12, must have strong understanding of Financial modules (AP, AR, GL, FA, CE & PO) & Procure to Pay modules (PO, AP & INV).
• Interpret, understand business drivers as stated in business requirements or change requests - conceptualize into viable solutions across applications in Finance.
• Work closely with business analysts and Enterprise Architects to extract requirement details, apply subject matter knowledge and product implementation experience to suggest better practices, convert requirement details to functional specifications
• Partner with business analyst and technical analyst to convert specifications into a design and help build a fully configured, tested and deployable solution; own, engage, and support end to end application change delivery; resolve bugs, defects and issues
• Function as a product expert; drive best practices for processes.
• Assist ITBPs and ITSMs in effort, cost or value estimates for business cases or change requests; participate in business need discovery sessions, technology assessment, vendor presentations or other initiatives.
• Prepare accurate documentation of Solution design documents, specifications, review test cases technical design documents or other areas where documentation is key
• Identify and recommend product configutations for business process changes and better practices – saving time, cost or effort; convert to solution
• Lead a team of solutions architect, demonstrate agile, lean, continuous improvement practices throughout work method; develop capabilities within domains of interest
• Partner internally (IT) with ITBP, ITSM and PMO to ensure change delivery meets or exceeds customer satisfaction
• Partner externally (vendor) with stakeholders at various tiers to discuss requirements, collaborate in solution delivery, manage and report performance, ensure methodology compliance
• Meet KPI targets; support domain leader as backup; actively mentor solution architects.
• Good with software development lifecycle practices and methodologies
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Team player with positive attitude
• Strong analytical mind and ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines
• Extensive experience in working out with various Cross Functional Teams.
• Extensive experience in Team Management.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of 1) Oracle EBiz suite : AP, AR, GL, CE, EBiz Tax, FA, PO, Advanced Collections, AGIS, iRec, iSupp and Oracle Fusion Financials like GL, Receivable, Asset Tracking, Payables, Expense Management, CE, Fusion Accounting Hub, BPA Suite and BPP
• Knowledge of retail business drivers, related process and technology trends
• Knowledge of IT best practices; familiarity with IT architecture and service management principles
• Knowledge in both IFRS and GAAP accounting principles.

Additional role requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from a reputed school of learning; Master degree preferred
• Certified in one or more IT disciplines: Solution deisgn , Business Analysis, Value Analysis, TOGAF, Agile Methodology, Lean IT, Six Sigma, Data Science, CSCP, CPIM, etc.
• Certified in Oracle EBS Financials and Fusion Financials.
• Certified in Retail industry processes
• Willing to travel to Bangalore and other places as needed