Manager Applications, Oracle HCM - Fusion

Avenue 45; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 167,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Great benefits

Job summary

Avenue 45 is seeking a hands-on Leader for Manager Applications, Oracle HCM to drive Hire‑to‑Retire initiatives on a full‑time direct hire basis in Irvine, CA. The role combines architecture and delivery, with onsite work three days per week.

You will oversee Oracle Fusion HCM implementations, integrations, reporting, and security, mentoring a team of analysts and developers while aligning HCM processes with business goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field.
• Proven Oracle Fusion HCM implementations and leadership.
• 8+ years Oracle ERP and HCM experience with cross-functional integrations.
• Travel up to 2% domestically.

Responsibilities

• Drive Hire-to-Retire strategy, architecture, and delivery for HCM.
• Lead and mentor a team of analysts and developers.
• Oversee platform customizations, extensions, and integrations.
• Align HCM roadmap with OF platform business processes.

Skills

Oracle Fusion HCM leadership

Techno-functional configurations

Team mentoring

Architecture guidance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, HR, or related field

Tools

Oracle Fusion configuration

OTBI / BI Publisher

Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC)

VBCS / Redwood UI / OCI

Job description

Our direct client is looking for Manager Applications, Oracle HCM to join the team on a full time direct hire.

• Manager Applications, Oracle HCM
• This will be working 3 days week on site.
• Irvine, CA
• Salary: $167k - $183k + bonus and great benefits.
• Full Time Direct Hire
• Looking for local candidates, onsite in-person interviews, no relocation provided.

*** Need to have at least One Oracle HCM Fusion implementation experience

• Oracle Fusion HCM leadership experience
• Application support management
• Multiple full lifecycle Oracle Cloud HCM implementations
• Broad HCM functional expertise
• Technical architecture experience across integrations, security, reporting, and data migration

Our client are seeking a hands‑on Oracle Fusion HCM leader to drive Hire‑to‑Retire (H2R) product strategy, architecture, and delivery. This is a high‑impact leadership role responsible for the success, optimization, and innovation of the Oracle Fusion Human Capital Management platform.

If you are a techno‑functional Oracle HCM expert who thrives in both architecture and execution — and enjoys building and mentoring strong teams — we’d love to connect.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. Must have permanent authorization to work in the U.S.

The client is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Title: Manager Applications, Oracle HCM

The Manager Applications, Oracle H2R will be a key leader in driving the success of Oracle Fusion(OF) initiatives, with primary responsibility for the Human Capital Management (HCM) domain. This role will oversee the system architecture, implementation, operations support, and ongoing optimization of H2R processes, ensuring they are tightly aligned with both the OF platform business processes. The position also carries responsibility for managing platform customizations, extensions, and integrations to ensure seamless connectivity with other critical business functions, enabling growth, efficiency, and operational excellence.

The role will manage and mentor a team of analysts and developers, building capabilities and fostering growth. The manager will drive the team and project deliveries towards success and act as a strategic Oracle Fusion HCM leader with deep functional expertise and the ability to provide architectural guidance, designing and delivering scalable, innovative solutions across HCM modules. This role will lead the Oracle Fusion HCM roadmap and partner closely with technical experts, analysts, and vendors to deliver scalable solutions, creating system designs, such as & not limited to, defining HCM and related modules configurations, value sets, flex fields, setups, and other OF technical and functional system administration responsibilities for applications management.

You will serve as a product manager for HCM, shaping the product roadmap to align with, industry best practices, and emerging technology advancements. By collaborating closely with business stakeholders and IT leaders, this role will translate business needs into robust, efficient, and user-friendly OF solutions, ensuring the HCM platform consistently delivers measurable value to the organization.

Education and Experience:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, HR, or a related field (required).
• Implementation Experience: Proven track record with OF implementations, including one or more successful Oracle Fusion HCM implementations and one full‑cycle implementation covering H2Rprocess areas (required).
• ERP Knowledge: 8+ years of experience with Oracle ERP products, with strong understanding of platform functionality, cross‑functional integrations, and hands‑on expertise in H2R process cycles(required).
• Fusion Experience: Experience supporting, implementing, or optimizing Oracle Fusion HCM solutions, including functional and technical capabilities (preferred - if no fusion experience, EBSR12 is required).
• Leadership: 3+ years managing teams in an ERP environment (required), preferably within OFHCM functions.
• Ability to travel domestically up to 2%.
• Technical Skills: Experience with Oracle Fusion configuration, integrations, reporting, and related Oracle technologies, exposure to VBCS, Redwood UI, OCI, and advanced Oracle technical capabilities (preferred).
• Certifications: Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Foundations (preferred), OF Cloud Applications HCM Process Essential Certified. (preferred), Oracle Global Human Resources Cloud Implementation Professional. (preferred), People & Product management expertise, and related certifications.(preferred)

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong experience leading Oracle Fusion HCM implementations, optimization efforts, and
• ongoing support.
• Advanced, hands‑on experience in techno functional configurations of the platform - like not limited to the following list: Configurations, Value sets, Flex fields, Attributes, Profiles, Workflow rules, Document types, Legal entities, Business units, Workforce structures, Plan configurations, Compensation structures, Security groups, Integrations, Setups, and other oracle system administration responsibilities.
• Strong experience in Core HR and multiple HCM modules, such as Recruiting, Onboarding, Talent Management, Compensation, Benefits, or Workforce Management.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Oracle platform extensions, modifications, and customizations (ex: PL/SQL, VBCS, Redwood UI. etc.).
• Solid understanding of data architectures, management, reporting, and analytics, including OTBI,BI Publisher, and FBDI.3. Experience with systems integration using Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC), SOAP/REST Apis, with exposure to MuleSoft preferred.

Implementation Methodologies

• Strong expertise in AIM methodology, OUM, and SDLC practices.
• Skilled in applying best practices, hybrid models, and Agile/SAFe frameworks to deliver projects effectively.
• Demonstrated success in leading and delivering full lifecycle Fusion projects from requirements gathering to deployment, adoption, and ongoing optimization.4. Able to use, and apply tools like Jira, Visio, Lucid, Confluence to create user stories, architectures, vision boards, technical and functional designs.
• Track record of leading cross-functional teams, consultants, and SI partners to deliver successful outcomes.
• Experience in managing vendors, evaluating new products and platforms, and overseeing solution adoption.
• Skilled in drafting and managing RFPs, SOWs, and contracts; facilitating vendor assessments and partner selection.
• Strong leadership and people manager skills with proven ability to mentor, coach, and scale teams, particularly in Oracle Fusion HCM modules.
• Effective collaborator, able to influence stakeholders and drive consensus across business and IT teams.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with comfort engaging executives, business partners, and technical staff.
• Ability to stay ahead of Oracle Fusion and HCM innovations, proactively piloting and adopting new features.
• Strategic mindset with a focus on aligning platform capabilities to evolving business needs.
• Passion for continuous improvement and learning, with a current focus on emerging technologies within enterprise IT.

Must be able to pass and clear background check and Drug Test prior to starting.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. Must have permanent authorization to work in the U.S.

The client is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.