Senior Oracle Cloud HCM Functional Architect (Public Sector/K12)

International Business Machines Corporation; Jefferson City (MO); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) Consulting seeks an experienced Oracle Cloud HCM Lead to drive implementation and configuration across Core HR, Benefits, and Payroll modules. You will lead end-to-end lifecycle activities, coordinate across functional teams, and advise on best practices for public sector clients.

A Master’s degree is preferred, with strong communication and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as an Oracle Cloud HCM Lead with 5-7+ years of implementing Oracle Cloud
• Expertise in Core HR, Benefits, and Compensation; experience with Absence, OTL, Payroll modules preferred
• Experience with public sector clients (state governments, counties, cities) is a plus
• Experience with monthly/quarterly patch testing, impact analysis, and testing
• Ability to lead the full software development lifecycle from analysis to unit testing
• Produce end-user documentation and facilitate knowledge transfer
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with diverse teams
• Excellent verbal and written communication, and organized attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Consult on functional best practices for Oracle Cloud HCM policies
• Configure and manage Oracle Cloud HCM Core HR/Benefits/Compensation applications
• Provide guidance on business processes and implementations
• Publish weekly status reports to project management
• Coordinate efforts between module resources for optimal solutions
• Act as Oracle Cloud HCM SME to map business requirements to configurations
• Maintain system processes and documentation; suggest changes
• Assist with process improvements and insights into best practices
• Provide support in key system processes and integrations

Skills

Oracle Cloud HCM Lead

HCM Modules (Core HR, Benefits, HR/OC)

Patch testing & issue resolution

SDLC leadership

Business requirements analysis

Documentation & knowledge transfer

Analytical/problem-solving

Communication & interpersonal skills

Independent with team collaboration

Education

Master's Degree in a related field

Tools

Oracle Cloud HCM configuration toolset

Oracle Cloud Integration practices

Job description

Introduction

A career in IBM Consulting is built on long-term client relationships and close collaboration worldwide. You'll work with leading companies across industries, helping them shape their hybrid cloud and AI journeys. With support from our strategic partners, robust IBM technology, and Red Hat, you'll have the tools to drive meaningful change and accelerate client impact. At IBM Consulting, curiosity fuels success. You'll be encouraged to challenge the norm, explore new ideas, and create innovative solutions that deliver real results. Our culture of growth and empathy focuses on your long-term career development while valuing your unique skills and experiences.

Your Role And Responsibilities

• Consult on functional best practices on Oracle Cloud HCM policies.
• Be an expert in the configuration of and management of the Oracle Cloud HCM (Core HR/Benefits/Compensation) applications.
• Provide best-practice guidance on business processes and implementation.
• Publish weekly status reports to the project management team.
• Coordinate efforts between other Module resources to implement the best solution for the client.
• Act as Oracle Cloud HCM SME to understand the business requirements and interpret them to appropriate configurations of the Oracle Cloud HCM modules.
• Maintain system related processes and documentation and suggest changes to procedures.
• Assist with continuous process improvement and provide insights into best practices.
• Provide assistance in key system processes.
• Work with technical streams and provide guidance on integrations, conversions and reports.

This job can be performed from anywhere in the US.

Preferred Education

Master's Degree

Required Technical And Professional Expertise

• Minimum 5 years of experience as an Oracle Cloud HCM Lead with 5-7+ years of experience in implementing Oracle Cloud
• Expertise in Core HR, Benefits, Compensation, ideally experienced with Absence, OTL, Payroll modules also
• Experience with public sector clients like state governments, counties and cities, considered a plus
• Experience with monthly and quarterly patch testing/issue resolution, perform impact analysis and testing
• Ability to lead complete software development lifecycle including analysis, design, configuration, programming and unit testing
• Assist clients with business requirements and suggest changes for process improvements
• Ability to lead complete software development lifecycle including analysis, design, configuration, programming and unit testing
• Produce end-user documentation and facilitate knowledge transfer
• Demonstrate strong analytical skills, problem solving/debugging skills
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with a diverse group of people
• Capable to work independently, take initiative with minimal supervision yet can participate as a team member with a willingness to help where needed
• Excellent verbal and written communication, active listening and interpersonal skills
• Organized and detailed oriented

Preferred Technical And Professional Experience

• Oracle Cloud Expertise: Deep understanding of Oracle Cloud Applications, including configuration, customization, and integration with other Oracle products.
• Multi-Platform Design: Experience with designing technical solutions that can run on multiple platforms, composed of multiple software packages, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems.
• Security Standards Knowledge: Familiarity with quality, performance, availability, and security standards for Oracle Applications, ensuring solutions meet these requirements.