Manager IT Strategy & Integration (Oracle Cloud Finance)

Acosta, Inc.; Lewisville (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Acosta Group seeks an Oracle Fusion Program Manager for Financials to shape the Fusion ERP strategy, roadmap, and integration across HR and enterprise tech. You will minimize external dependency and drive platform stewardship while guiding multi-year modernization efforts.

The role emphasizes broad strategic influence with limited direct people management, requiring strong leadership, collaboration with HR/Finance, and a focus on enterprise-wide outcomes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of enterprise IT strategy, integration, or transformation experience focused on Oracle Fusion ERP
• 3+ years in a manager or senior-lead role without direct people management
• Experience leading OCTO-style initiatives, ERP/workforce systems, or people technology transformations
• Involvement in M&A technology due diligence, integration planning, and execution
• Ability to translate complex HR/Finance tech into clear business language

Responsibilities

• Own the Oracle Fusion ERP roadmap (e.g., Financials) ensuring alignment with HR, Technology, and enterprise objectives
• Serve as the primary in-house expert for Oracle Fusion ERP and ensure long-term platform stewardship
• Translate ERP and workforce needs into scalable technology strategies and integration plans
• Develop and implement OCTO-aligned technology strategies and roadmaps
• Act as strategic liaison between HR, Finance, Strategy, Technology, and Transformation teams
• Monitor and assess ERP and HR tech trends to inform evolution and investments
• Support M&A technology due diligence related to ERP systems and data
• Lead ERP integration planning and execution for workforce transitions
• Create and refine integration playbooks, scenarios, and roadmaps

Skills

Oracle Fusion ERP

Enterprise IT strategy

M&A technology support

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Leadership without people mgmt

Strategic planning

Transformation programs

Education

Bachelor's Degree in CS/IS/BA

Job description

DESCRIPTION

Join Acosta Group and help lead a multi-year Oracle Fusion transformation, shaping the strategy, integration roadmap, and future-state architecture of a growing enterprise.

The Oracle Fusion Program Manager, Financials will drive enterprise-wide Oracle Fusion strategy, modernization, and integration initiatives across a complex and evolving organization. This role provides a unique opportunity to influence technology direction, support business growth, and help integrate future acquisitions into a unified Oracle ecosystem.

Ideal candidates bring deep Oracle Fusion expertise, strong business acumen, and a passion for leading strategic initiatives without the need for direct people management responsibilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Oracle Fusion ERP Strategy & Integration

• Own the Oracle Fusion ERP roadmap (e.g., Financials), ensuring alignment with HR, Technology, and enterprise objectives

• Serve as the primary in-house expert for Oracle Fusion ERP, reducing dependency on external consultants and ensuring long-term platform stewardship

• Translate ERP and workforce needs into clear, scalable technology strategies and integration plans

Enterprise Strategy & OCTO Alignment

• Develop and implement OCTO-aligned technology strategies and roadmaps, including application lifecycle planning, integration patterns, and modernization initiatives

• Act as a strategic liaison between HR, Finance, Strategy, Technology, and Transformation teams, ensuring alignment and execution across initiatives

• Monitor and assess emerging ERP and HR technology trends to inform platform evolution and investment decisions

M&A Technology Enablement

• Support M&A technology due diligence related to ERP systems and people data

• Lead ERP integration planning and execution to enable smooth workforce transitions and rapid business integration

• Create and refine integration playbooks, scenarios, and roadmaps using industry-leading practices

Execution, Governance & Partnerships

• Lead cross-functional initiatives to identify, prioritize, and deliver ERP-related programs

• Monitor and report on the performance and outcomes of OCTO-led initiatives

• Manage relationships with Oracle, system integrators, and strategic partners

• Ensure compliance with data privacy, security, and regulatory standards related to HR systems

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Analysis, or a related field is strongly preferred

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• 5 or more years of relevant experience in enterprise IT strategy, integration, or transformation, with a strong focus on Oracle Fusion ERP

• 3 or more years operating at a manager or senior-lead level, demonstrating leadership, influence, and accountability without formal people management

• Strong experience leading strategic planning and execution for OCTO-style initiatives, particularly in ERP, workforce systems, or people technology

• Proven involvement in M&A technology support, including ERP due diligence, integration planning, and execution

• Demonstrated ability to create, refine, and execute integration scenarios, playbooks, and roadmaps, leveraging industry best practices across multiple workstreams

• Strong capability in building trusted partnerships with HR leaders, Technology teams, and senior stakeholders

• Ability to balance long-term ERP strategy with near-term execution, delivering results within compressed timelines

• Highly effective communicator, capable of translating complex HR and Finance technology concepts into clear, business-oriented language

• Demonstrated stakeholder engagement and influence, emphasizing open, honest, and respectful communication

• Self-directed, high-energy professional who performs effectively in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment

• Strong leadership presence and partnership skills, with the ability to gain credibility quickly across functions and leadership levels

• Highly collaborative, influential, and inspirational working style, aligned to enterprise-wide outcomes

• Comfortable working independently, exercising sound judgment and decision-making, and navigating ambiguity

Personal Skills Requirements:

• Analysis/Comprehension

• Judgment/Decision Making

• Ability to Work without a Supervisor

• Strong Communication Skills

• Time Management

• Ability to Manage Others

Physical Requirements

• Sit for extended periods (typically 6+ hours per day).

• Use a computer, including keyboard and mouse, for prolonged periods.

• Lift and carry light items (e.g., files, office supplies, laptops, typically 20+ pounds).

• Reach, bend, or stoop occasionally to access files or office materials.

• Maintain focus and attention for long periods of desk-based work.

• Follow clear directions.

• Perform repetitive motions (e.g., typing, clicking) consistently throughout the day.

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