Oracle HCM Technical Lead

Grant Thornton (US); New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 187,500 - 359,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Travel opportunities

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

Grant Thornton seeks an Oracle HCM Technical Lead to design and deliver scalable, secure Oracle HCM solutions within the People & Culture organization. You will lead internal technical teams and external integrators, guiding end‑to‑end design, development, and testing to align with enterprise standards.

The role requires deep Oracle HCM Cloud expertise, 12+ years in enterprise HCM, and strong leadership across multi‑geography delivery. Travel may be required; a hybrid work model is supported.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced or Master’s degree preferred.
• 12+ years of progressive experience in enterprise HCM with deep Oracle HCM Cloud expertise.
• Proven full lifecycle Oracle HCM implementations: design, build, test, deploy.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical delivery of Oracle HCM solutions across Core HR, Talent, Payroll, Benefits, and more.
• Own end‑to‑end solution design, translating requirements into scalable technical designs.
• Oversee configuration, development, integrations, and reporting within Oracle HCM.
• Manage quarterly releases, testing cycles, and go‑live readiness across geographies.

Skills

Oracle HCM Cloud

Technical leadership

System integration

SDLC compliance

Agile SAFe

Security & data privacy

Data migration

Oracle HCM APIs

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

HDL

REST/SOAP APIs

Oracle Consulting Services

Job description

Job Description

The Human Capital Management (HCM) Technical Lead, reporting into GTech Enterprise Systems, is accountable for delivering scalable, secure, and standards‑based solutions in Grant Thornton’s Oracle HCM environment that enable the strategic and operational objectives of the People & Culture (P&C) organization.

This role serves as the technical delivery lead for all P&C‑related HCM platforms and capabilities, owning the “how and when” of solution design and execution. You will lead internal technical teams and system integrators in the design, development, configuration, integration, and testing of Oracle HCM solutions, while ensuring alignment to enterprise architecture, SDLC standards, compliance requirements, and Grant Thornton’s out‑of‑the‑box implementation guidelines.

Additionally, in partnership with Enterprise Architecture, Enterprise Data & Analytics, and the Mergers & Acquisitions teams, this role will serve as the technical lead accountable for the end‑to‑end design of HCM data migration solutions that enable efficient, repeatable onboarding of acquired member firms into the Grant Thornton global HCM environment.

Success in this role requires deep Oracle HCM technical expertise, strong leadership of technical delivery teams, and the ability to partner closely with P&C Product Owners and Business Process SMEs translating business requirements into high‑quality, supportable, and scalable technical solutions. Additionally, this role will collaborate with the P&C HCM team to maintain a rolling 18‑month business roadmap and plan technical efforts to deliver against it. This role is accountable for the delivery against agreed upon and approved business roadmap needs.

Your day-to-day may include:

• Leading the technical delivery of Oracle HCM solutions supporting People & Culture, including Core HR, Talent, Payroll, Benefits, Time & Labor, Absence, Recruiting, Learning, and Compensation modules.


• Owning end‑to‑end Oracle HCM solution design, ensuring functional requirements are translated into scalable technical designs aligned with enterprise standards.


• Directing configuration, development, module extensions, integrations, and reporting within the Oracle HCM ecosystem.


• Ensuring adherence to GTech SDLC standards, including requirements traceability, design reviews, testing strategy, release planning, and stage‑gate governance.


• Leading and coordinating technical teams, including Oracle developers, integration specialists, data specialists, and external system integrators, e.g. Oracle Consulting Services talent.


• Overseeing the execution of GTech’s testing strategies, including unit testing, system integration testing (SIT), regression testing, and supporting user acceptance testing (UAT).


• Managing Oracle quarterly releases, assessing impact, coordinating regression testing, and ensuring timely and stable adoption of new functionality.


• Partnering with P&C Product Owners and Business Process SMEs to:
  
  
  
  • Clarify requirements and acceptance criteria
  
  
  • Perform end‑to‑end impact analysis
  
  
  • Design solutions aligned to out‑of‑the‑box capabilities
  
  
  • Leverage a Design Review Board approach for all desired solutions requiring platform customization to realize desired business outcomes
  
  
  
  


• Overseeing technical vendor and system integrator performance, including delivery quality, adherence to standards, and on‑time execution.


• Ensuring all solutions comply with security, risk, data privacy, and regulatory requirements, including HR data protection standards.


• Collaborating with Enterprise Architecture and Enterprise Data & Analytics teams to ensure integration patterns, data flows, and reporting solutions align to enterprise strategy.


• Supporting go‑live readiness, cutover execution, and post‑go‑live hyper care.


• Acting as a technical advisor to GTech and P&C leadership on Oracle HCM capabilities, limitations, and roadmap considerations.

You have the following technical skills and qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced or Master’s degree preferred.


• 12+ years of progressive experience delivering enterprise HCM solutions, with deep hands‑on Oracle HCM Cloud expertise.


• Proven experience leading full lifecycle Oracle HCM implementations, including design, build, test, and deployment.


• Strong functional and technical knowledge across multiple Oracle HCM modules, including:


• Core HR & Workforce Structures


• Talent Management


• Payroll & Benefits


• Time & Labor / Absence


• Recruiting & Learning


• Compensation


• Experience with Oracle HCM integrations, including REST/SOAP APIs, HCM Extracts, HDL, Fast Formula, and middleware platforms.


• Strong understanding of Oracle HCM security models, roles, privileges, and data access controls.


• Experience managing quarterly Oracle Cloud releases and regression testing cycles.


• Demonstrated ability to lead technical delivery teams across multiple geographies.


• Experience working with system integrators and external vendors, including performance management and quality oversight.


• Strong understanding of enterprise SDLC, testing methodologies, and release management.


• Experience delivering solutions in Agile methodologies, SAFe preferred.


• Experience in a professional services or complex enterprise environment is strongly preferred.


• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.


• Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate requirements and delivery solutions to business and technical audiences.


• Ability to influence without authority and drive outcomes through collaboration.


• Willingness to travel as needed.

The base salary range for this position is between $187,500 and $359,400. Placement within the pay range is at Grant Thornton’s discretion, and it is based on multiple factors, including but not limited to, job‑related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, progression within the role, geographic location, and internal equity. At Grant Thornton, compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

About Us

At Grant Thornton, we believe in making business more personal and building trust into every result – for our clients and you. Here, we go beyond your expectations of a career in professional services by offering a career path with more: more opportunity, more flexibility, and more support. It’s what makes us different, and we think being different makes us better.

In the U.S., Grant Thornton delivers professional services through two specialized entities: Grant Thornton LLP, a licensed, certified public accounting (CPA) firm that provides audit and assurance services ― and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (not a licensed CPA firm), which exclusively provides non‑attest offerings, including tax and advisory services.

In 2025, Grant Thornton formed a multinational, multidisciplinary platform with Grant Thornton Ireland. The platform offers a premier Trans‑Atlantic advisory and tax practice, as well as independent American and Irish audit practices. With $2.7 billion in revenues and more than 50 offices spanning the U.S., Ireland and other territories, the platform delivers a singular client experience that includes enhanced solutions and capabilities, backed by powerful technologies and a roster of 12,000 quality‑driven professionals enjoying exceptional career‑growth opportunities and a distinctive cross‑border culture.

Grant Thornton is part of the Grant Thornton International Limited network, which provides access to its member firms in more than 150 global markets.

About The Team

The team you’re about to join is ready to help you thrive. Here’s how:

• Whether it's your work location, weekly schedule, or flex time off, we empower you with the options to work the way that it best serves your clients and your life. Consistent with the firm's hybrid work model, this position will require in‑person attendance at least three days per week, either at a GT office or client site.


• Here, you are supported to prioritize your overall well‑being through work‑life integration options that work best for you and those in your household.


• We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different – and we think that’s a good thing. That’s why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you. See how at www.gt.com/careers


• When it comes to inclusion, we are committed to doing more than checking boxes. Explore all the ways we’re taking action for diversity, equity & inclusion at www.gt.com/careers

Benefits

• Benefits for internship positions: Grant Thornton interns are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Interns also receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave and are paid for firm holidays that fall within their internship period.


• Benefits for seasonal employee positions: Grant Thornton seasonal employees are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Seasonal employees may also be eligible to participate in the firm’s 401(k) savings plan and employee retirement plan in accordance with applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements. Seasonal employees receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave.

Grant Thornton employees may be eligible for a discretionary, annual bonus based on individual and firm performance, subject to the terms, conditions and eligibility criteria of the applicable bonus plan or program. Interns and seasonal employees are not eligible for bonus compensation.

Here’s what you can expect next:

Additional Details

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