Business Program Manager

Oracle; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 68,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan with match

Paid time off and holidays

Disability insurance

Job summary

Oracle seeks a seasoned Business Program Manager to lead cross-functional initiatives, driving execution from planning to delivery in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes stakeholder engagement, data-driven decision making, and leveraging AI to optimize processes. You will partner with Finance, Operations, and technical teams to achieve strategic priorities and deliver measurable outcomes.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional experience, incl. 5+ years leading cross-functional programs.
• Experience delivering complex programs with multiple stakeholders and tight timelines.
• Experience with Supply Chain, Operations, or related business functions.
• Strong partnership with Finance on planning, budgeting, forecasting, or operations.
• Experience leveraging Generative AI and automation to improve processes.
• Proficient in creating executive-ready presentations and updates.
• Excellent written and verbal communication across technical and business audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional programs from planning through execution, on time and in scope.
• Create detailed program plans, timelines, milestones, and success metrics.
• Coordinate with business, operations, finance, and technical teams to drive execution.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and develop mitigation plans.
• Prepare executive updates and status reports for leadership.
• Analyze data and performance metrics to identify trends and improvements.
• Foster strong relationships across teams to ensure alignment.
• Leverage AI tools to streamline workflows and reduce manual effort.
• Drive continuous process improvement in operations.

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Communication

AI & automation

Cross-functional collaboration

Presentation skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/Management/Engineering

Tools

Jira

Smartsheet

Microsoft Project

AI tools (Copilot/ChatGPT Enterprise/Power Automate)

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated Business Program Manager to lead cross‑functional business initiatives that support key organizational priorities. This role requires an experienced program manager who thrives in fast‑paced environments, quickly adapts to changing business needs, and consistently delivers high‑quality results against aggressive timelines. The ideal candidate is an organized, proactive professional with strong program management, stakeholder engagement, and analytical skills. They are comfortable navigating ambiguity, driving execution across multiple teams, and leveraging AI and automation to improve operational efficiency and business processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross‑functional business programs from planning through execution, ensuring successful delivery of initiatives on time and within scope.
• Develop detailed program plans, timelines, milestones, and success metrics while effectively managing competing priorities.
• Partner with business, operations, finance, and technical teams to coordinate activities, resolve dependencies, and drive program execution.
• Monitor program progress, identify risks and issue, and proactively develop mitigation plans to keep initiatives on track.
• Prepare clear and concise program updates, executive presentations, and status reports for stakeholders and leadership.
• Analyze program data and performance metrics to identify trends, recommend improvements, and support data‑driven decision‑making.
• Build strong working relationships across cross‑functional teams to ensure alignment and successful delivery of business objectives.
• Leverage AI tools and automation technologies to streamline workflows, improve productivity, and reduce manual effort.
• Drive continuous process improvement by identifying opportunities to simplify and standardize business operations.
• Demonstrate ownership, accountability, and adaptability while managing multiple initiatives in a fast‑paced environment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of professional experience, including 5+ years of experience managing cross‑functional business or technical programs.
• Experience delivering complex programs with multiple stakeholders while meeting challenging timelines.
• Experience working with Supply Chain, Operations, or related business functions.
• Strong experience partnering with Finance teams on planning, budgeting, forecasting, or business operations.
• Experience leveraging Generative AI and automation technologies to improve business processes and operational efficiency.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint with experience developing executive‑ready presentations and program updates.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills with strong attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly across technical and business audiences.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across cross‑functional teams.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly understand business challenges, prioritize work, and execute effective solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Supply Chain, Operations, Manufacturing, or Global Business Operations organizations.
• Experience using project management tools such as Jira, Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, or similar platforms.
• Experience with Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT Enterprise, Power Automate, or other AI‑enabled productivity tools.
• PMP, Agile, Scrum, Lean Six Sigma, or equivalent program management certification.

Qualifications

Disclaimer: Certain U.S. based or U.S. customer or client‑facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization/occupational health mandates, and/or drug testing requirements.

Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only.

US: Hiring Range in USD from: $67,900 - $166,100 per year. May be eligible for bonus and equity.

Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect Oracle's differing products, industries and lines of business.

Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity.

Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion
• Short term disability and long term disability
• Life insurance and AD&D
• Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
• Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Pre‑tax commuter and parking benefits
• 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match
• Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non‑overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation.
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours.
• Paid parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Financial planning and group legal
• Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance

The role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted.

Career Level - IC3

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