Key skills/knowledge/experience:
* Extensive experience with Oracle Fusion applications, particularly in reporting and analytics.
* Strong knowledge of Oracle reporting tools, including OTBI, BI Publisher, HCM Analytics, SCM Analytics, and ERP Analytics, Fusion Data Intelligence.
* Previous experience with SQL and PL/SQL.
* Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams, including offshore and onshore resources.
* Exceptional communication and facilitation skills, with experience conducting workshops and managing stakeholder expectations.
* Strong project management skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks and manage competing deadlines.
* Analytical mindset with the ability to translate business requirements into reporting solutions.
* Familiarity with governance and best practices for reporting within Oracle Fusion.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and manage a reporting team comprising both onshore and offshore resources. Provide guidance, set priorities, and ensure deliverables align with the project timeline and objectives.
* Facilitate the mapping of the current reporting catalogue to Oracle Fusion's reporting capabilities. Identify gaps and design solutions leveraging Oracle's suite of analytics and reporting tools. Ensure alignment between the reporting catalogue and business requirements.
* Plan and lead customer workshops to gather reporting requirements, align expectations, and provide guidance on Oracle Fusion reporting capabilities.
* Act as the primary point of contact for reporting-related escalations and resolving issues effectively.
* Develop a reporting strategy that leverages Oracle's native tools, such as OTBI, BI Publisher, and Analytics Cloud, to address Real Time and historical reporting needs.
* Ensure the reporting strategy aligns with the customers overarching goals for process standardization, data integrity, and improved decision-making.
* Collaborate closely with functional and technical leads to ensure reporting requirements are seamlessly integrated into the overall implementation plan.
* Maintain open lines of communication with stakeholders to manage expectations and provide regular updates on the progress of the reporting workstream.
* Establish and enforce governance processes for reporting development, ensuring adherence to Oracle best practices.
* Promote the use of standardized reporting solutions to minimize customizations and support scalability.
* Identify risks related to reporting delivery and proactively implement mitigation strategies.
* Address and resolve reporting-related escalations promptly to avoid project delays.