Oracle AI Forward Engineer

University of California, San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) seeks an Oracle Cloud AI Architect to design and implement AI-enabled solutions across Oracle Cloud ERP modules. You will partner with business and technical teams to deliver scalable analytics, automation, and enterprise applications, aligning data governance and AI capabilities with organizational goals.

Responsibilities include evaluating Oracle Cloud AI features, building predictive analytics, and supporting data initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience/training.
• 5+ years in business transformation, value engineering, strategy, or enterprise advisory roles (healthcare or higher education preferred).
• 5+ years with Oracle Fusion applications, analytics, or AI platforms.
• 3+ years of dimensional and relational data modeling.
• 2+ years building and delivering LLM/GenAI solutions.
• Ability to model complex knowledge-intensive processes and Oracle ERP data structures.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, implement, and support AI-enabled enterprise solutions, analytics, automation, and reporting across Oracle Cloud platforms (HCM, SCM, FIN, Procurement).
• Evaluate and implement Oracle Cloud AI capabilities (predictive analytics, intelligent workflows, AI-assisted recommendations, digital assistants, anomaly detection).
• Translate operational requirements into scalable Oracle Cloud solutions, dashboards, workflows, and AI-enabled processes.
• Collaborate with Finance, HR, Supply Chain, IT, data governance, and leadership to advance AI adoption and data strategy.
• Monitor Oracle quarterly releases and AI trends; assess impact and promote best practices.
• Support system implementations, testing, upgrades, integrations, and continuous improvement of Oracle Cloud apps and analytics platforms.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting, ad hoc analysis, documentation, and training for Oracle Cloud applications.

Skills

Business transformation

Oracle Fusion

Data modeling

GenAI/LLM

Process mapping

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Oracle OTBI

BI Publisher

Smart View

Fusion Data Intelligence (FDI)

Fusion Analytics Warehouse (FAW)

Job description

Job Description

Certain terms and conditions of employment for this position, including the rate of pay, benefits, etc., are currently subject to negotiation with the appropriate union.

The Oracle Cloud AI Architect is responsible for designing, implementing AI-enabled solutions, analytics, automation, and enterprise applications across Oracle Cloud Human Capital Management (HCM), Supply Chain Management (SCM), Financials (FIN), Procurement, and related systems. This role partners with business stakeholders, operational leaders, and technical teams to design and optimize scalable solutions that improve business operations, decision-making, and user experience across the enterprise. The incumbent applies advanced knowledge of Oracle Cloud architecture, enterprise business processes, data management, and AI-enabled technologies to support intelligent automation, predictive analytics, reporting, workflow optimization, and enterprise data initiatives. Responsibilities include leveraging Oracle Cloud technologies such as OTBI, BI Publisher, Smart View, Fusion Data Intelligence (FDI), Fusion Analytics Warehouse (FAW), Oracle AI services, and related analytics platforms to develop integrated and secure enterprise solutions aligned with organizational goals. This role collaborates closely with Business Systems Analysts, ERP functional teams, developers, integration teams, and leadership to support system enhancements, enterprise integrations, data governance, testing, upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives. The position also evaluates emerging Oracle Cloud and AI capabilities, promotes self-service analytics and automation, and supports operational excellence through scalable, compliant, and data-driven enterprise solutions. This position includes regular onsite work, typically 1–3 days per month. The exact schedule and frequency may be adjusted as needed to meet departmental and operational demands.

Department Overview

The Business Informatics & Analysis team is responsible for delivering functional expertise, business process analysis, and application support across the enterprise’s Oracle Cloud ERP ecosystem. This team partners with business stakeholders, technical, and cross-functional teams to ensure that Oracle ERP modules—such as Finance, Procurement, Projects, Research, Supply Chain, and Human Capital Management (HCM)—are effectively configured, optimized, and aligned with organizational objectives. The team provides both strategic and operational support, including requirements gathering, solution design, process improvement, system configuration, testing, reporting, and training. Their work ensures that Oracle Cloud ERP and the boundary systems it integrates with enable accurate, efficient, scalable business operations.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include the following:

• Design, develop, implement, and support AI-enabled enterprise solutions, analytics, automation, and reporting capabilities across Oracle Cloud HCM, SCM, Financials, Procurement, and related enterprise platforms.
• Evaluate and implement Oracle Cloud AI capabilities including predictive analytics, intelligent workflows, AI‑assisted recommendations, digital assistants, anomaly detection, and process automation solutions to improve operational efficiency and user experience.
• Analyze complex business processes and partner with functional and technical teams to translate operational requirements into scalable Oracle Cloud solutions, integrations, dashboards, workflows, and AI-enabled business processes.
• Collaborate with Finance, HR, Supply Chain, IT, data governance, and leadership teams to support enterprise initiatives related to AI adoption, business transformation, data strategy, and operational optimization.
• Monitor Oracle quarterly releases, emerging AI technologies, and Oracle Cloud enhancements; assess impacts, recommend improvements, and support adoption of new capabilities and best practices.
• Participate in system implementations, testing, upgrades, integrations, and continuous improvement initiatives related to Oracle Cloud applications, analytics platforms, and AI-enabled technologies.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting, ad hoc analysis, user support, documentation, and training related to Oracle Cloud applications, enterprise analytics, automation, and AI-enabled solutions.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
• 5+ years of experience in business transformation, value engineering, strategy, or enterprise advisory roles, preferably in healthcare or higher education environments.
• 5+ years of experience with Oracle Fusion applications, analytics, or AI platforms.
• 3+ years of dimensional and relational data modeling experience.
• 2+ years building and delivering LLM/GenAI solutions.
• Ability to understand and model complex knowledge-intensive processes, Oracle ERP data structures and business processes (Finance, SCM, Research or HCM).
• Familiarity with highly complex data quality and governance issues and requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to communicate technical information to technical and non‑technical personnel at various levels in the organization. Interpersonal and communication skills to work with both technical and non‑technical personnel at various levels in the organization.
• 3+ years of experience in relational database, SQL, or system development life-cycle project; and/or equivalent experience/training.
• 1+ year of experience in an organization comparable to UCSF in terms of budget, size, complexity, scope of operation, and accounting systems.
• Knowledge of supply chain, human capital management, or finance systems and processes within a healthcare or higher education environment.
• Certifications.
• Oracle Certifications.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (LSSBB).
• Project Management Professional (PMP).
• Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP).

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values. In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available here. Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Salary Information

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement. To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html