Solution Architect (Oracle PPM & WACS)

Delta Utilities; Storyville (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Delta Utilities is looking for a Solution Architect to lead the architectural design and integration of Oracle Project Portfolio Management (PPM) and Work & Asset Cloud Service (WACS). This position requires at least 8 years of IT experience, including 3 years of solution architecture, to ensure project delivery and compliance with Louisiana and Mississippi regulatory requirements. The role involves defining architecture roadmaps and leading solution designs across Oracle Cloud and Azure services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or 8+ years of relevant experience required.
• 8+ years of IT experience; at least 3 years as a solution architect.
• Experience with Oracle PPM and WACS.

Responsibilities

• Define multi-year architecture roadmap for Oracle PPM and WACS.
• Design secure integrations between Oracle and Azure services.
• Lead solution design for capital project planning.

Skills

Project costing

Stakeholder alignment skills

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure

Oracle PPM

Azure services

Job description

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

This role owns end-to-end solution architecture, integrations, and roadmap delivery across Oracle Cloud (PPM/WACS), Azure, and enterprise platforms to support capital programs, field operations, and asset reliability.

Serve as the technical and functional lead for Oracle Project Portfolio Management (PPM) and Work & Asset Cloud Service (WACS) solutions, ensuring project delivery, capital planning, and asset lifecycle management capabilities align with Delta Utilities’ operational, financial, and regulatory objectives.

Serve as the technical and strategic lead for our Oracle PPM and WACS Cloud platforms, ensuring that Engineering and Operations people-process capabilities support Delta Utilities’ growth and regulatory obligations across Louisiana and Mississippi. The role owns end-to-end solution architecture, integrations, and road-mapping for PPM / WACS capabilities running in Oracle SaaS, Azure, and M365.

ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Define and maintain the multi-year architecture roadmap for Oracle PPM and WACS aligned to capital planning, asset management, and regulatory compliance needs.
• Design scalable and secure integrations between Oracle PPM, WACS, Oracle ERP, Azure services, GIS, and other operational systems.
• Lead solution design for capital project planning, budgeting, forecasting (PPM), and work management and asset maintenance (WACS).
• Conduct fit-gap analysis and solution design for enhancements and releases.
• Establish integration patterns using Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC), APIs, and event‑driven architecture.
• Define data models and governance for project, asset, and work order data.
• Partner with Engineering, and Operations stakeholders.
• Provide architectural governance for vendors and system integrators.
• Ensure compliance with SOX and utility regulatory requirements.
• Mentor teams on best practices.
• Guide fit-gap analysis, data‑conversion, testing strategy, and cut‑over for major releases and new modules.
• Establish reference architectures, design standards, and integration patterns for APIs, event hubs, and identity federation.
• Partner with Engineering and Operations leadership to translate requirements into solution blueprints and backlog items.
• Provide technical governance for system integrators and MSPs, review design documents and code for adherence to Delta Utilities standards.
• Mentor functional analysts and developers on PPM / WACS best practices.
• Define multi‑year PPM / WACS architecture and release roadmap aligned to business objectives.
• Design integrations between Oracle PPM / WACS, Azure services, M365 (Power Platform, Teams).

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Minimum education required of the position

• Bachelor’s in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; or 8+ years of directly relevant experience in lieu of degree.

Minimum experience required of the position

• 8+ years of IT experience with at least 3 years as a solution/enterprise architect.
• 3+ years architecting Oracle CCS or comparable CIS/CRM plus Genesys or similar contact‑center platforms.
• Experience with Oracle PPM and WACS.
• Led at least one full lifecycle Oracle Cloud implementation.
• 8+ years of IT experience with at least 3 years as a solution/enterprise architect on Oracle PPM / WACS.

Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities preferred of the position

• Strong expertise in project costing, capitalization, and budgeting (PPM).
• Experience with asset lifecycle and maintenance processes (WACS/EAM).
• Integration experience with Oracle Financials, Supply Chain, and GIS systems.
• Expertise in OIC, REST/SOAP APIs, and Azure services.
• Understanding of utility operations and regulatory requirements.
• Strong communication and stakeholder alignment skills.
• Deep functional knowledge of Oracle Financials, Supply Chain, and HCM modules.
• Expertise in Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC), REST/SOAP services, and Azure Logic Apps/API Management.
• Familiarity with SOX controls, TSA Pipeline Security guidelines, and utility industry regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑alignment skills.

Any certificates, licenses, etc. required for the position

• Preferred:
  • Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Architect Professional (OCI)
  • Oracle PPM / WACS Cloud Certification
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert

Physical Requirements

• Able to operate a personal computer, either desktop or laptop.
• Able to sit for extended periods of time.
• Able to operate a copy machine, fax machine, calculator, telephone and other miscellaneous office equipment.
• Able to exert up to 10 Lbs. of force occasionally, and /or a minimal amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push or otherwise move objects.

Working Conditions

The Physical Demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the Accountabilities and Essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned, within your scope of responsibilities.
• Job duties are performed in a normal and clean office environment with normal noise levels.
• Work is predominately done while standing or sitting.
• The ability to comprehend, document, calculate, visualize and analyze are required.
• Able to work regular hours, with occasional overtime.

About Delta Utilities

Delta Utilities is a natural gas utility headquartered in New Orleans that provides safe, reliable natural gas services across Louisiana and Mississippi. We understand the value of dependable energy and our important role in building stronger, more resilient communities. Delta Utilities is a $1.7 billion organization that represents 600,000 customers and is among the top 40 natural gas utilities in the United States.

Delta Utilities acquired CenterPoint Energy’s natural gas utility operations in Louisiana and Mississippi in April 2025 and acquired Entergy’s natural gas utilities in Baton Rouge and New Orleans in July 2025.

Delta Utilities is regulated by the Louisiana Public Service Commission, the Mississippi Public Service Commission, and the New Orleans City Council. We work closely with our regulatory agencies to deliver safe and reliable natural gas service and maintain fair rates for our customers.

Learn more at https://deltautilities.com.

Delta Utilities and associated entities are equal‑opportunity employers. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis or any protected class under federal, state, or local law.