Opportunity for a Principal Applications Functional Analyst PLM
A leader in the food manufacturing sector, is seeking a high level Functional Analyst to spearhead their Oracle Idea to Market PLM initiatives. This is a salaried, hybrid position based out of Ladera Ranch, California.
The successful candidate will lead end to end system delivery, encompassing requirements gathering, solution design, and configuration. You will act as the primary Subject Matter Expert for the PLM track, ensuring seamless integration with other business areas such as supply chain, finance, and manufacturing. This role requires a strategic thinker who can manage the product roadmap while coordinating with development teams and implementation partners to deliver scalable solutions.
Primary Responsibilities
- Design and implement end to end solutions for the PLM track and associated custom extensions.
- Define business process cycles and manage cross module interfaces and integrations.
- Facilitate workshops and interviews with stakeholders to identify process improvements.
- Lead user acceptance testing, system validations, and production deployments.
- Maintain comprehensive documentation including configuration guides, process flows, and training materials.
- Manage platform operations, including incident resolution, periodic upgrades, and system health monitoring.
- Enforce data governance and compliance policies.
Required Experience and Education
- A Bachelor degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
- At least eight years of experience with Oracle ERP applications and implementation.
- Minimum of three years of experience with the Oracle Fusion platform. Candidates with strong Oracle EBS R12 experience will also be considered.
- Proven track record of completing at least one full cycle Oracle implementation within the manufacturing sector, specifically covering PLM.
- Deep functional knowledge of Oracle Product Development, Product Hub, Quality Management, and Innovation Management.
- Technical proficiency in OTBI, BI Publisher, FBDI, and PL SQL.
- Familiarity with implementation methodologies such as OUM, AIM, or SDLC.
- Strong background in Agile or modern delivery frameworks using tools like Jira.
- Advanced hands on experience in techno functional configurations.
- Expertise in BOM management, ECO workflows, and item structures.
- Understanding of data mapping and migration from legacy systems to Fusion Cloud.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and drive consensus.
- Ability to stay current with Oracle platform innovations and assess new features for business value.
Compensation and Benefits
- The estimated base salary for this role is between 125,000 and 170,000 USD per year.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance starting on day one.
- Retirement savings plans including 401k matching and profit sharing.
- Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
- A collaborative culture focused on career growth and professional development.
This company is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Qualified applicants from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.