Manager, Oracle-Oracle Workforce Management Lead

at  KPMG

Overview:
At KPMG, you’ll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause: turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world.
Are you a talented leader with a proven track record for motivating teams and delivering exceptional client service?
Our Enterprise Solutions Oracle team is looking for a professional like you with the skills and drive to make a real difference.
Building on the success of our practice, we are seeking talented and energetic candidates to join our Oracle team as a Manager in our Enterprise Solutions Practice.
KPMG’s Enterprise Solutions teams help client teams create and maintain a competitive advantage in the market. Your role will help clients to strategically enhance their internal operating models to become a digitally connected enterprise. As part of a team that applies skills in IT strategy and system implementation such as Oracle, you will help clients execute their transformation strategies with the technology best suited to their business, data, and information requirements as a functional or technical consultant.

What you will do:

• Deliver engagements under the direction of Senior Leadership
• Implement and support HCM and Workforce Management modules (Time and Labour, Absence, Scheduling) in Oracle Cloud as the Functional Lead
• Act as the Subject Matter Expert for Oracle Cloud HCM and Workforce Management
• Conduct requirement gathering workshops, manage and run conference room pilots, and drive user testing and training workshops.
• Design and implement solutions to drive business led technology enabled transformations
• Collaborate with key stakeholders, partners, and customers in multiple areas
• Conduct a thorough review of client deliverables (i.e. all documentation) to ensure they are presented in accordance with our client’s quality standards.
• Undertake or manage configurations to tailor solutions to client needs
• Undertake or manage technical activities such as data conversions, integrations, security etc.
• Work with agile and waterfall delivery methodologies
• Manage and work in teams and individually as needed, including international teams
• Coordinate with the Advisory team to formulate innovative solutions to complex problems.
• Work alongside Business Systems Analysts, Developers, Architects, Managers, and Implementation Partners to determine scope of work, plan resource allocations and determine the criteria for a successful Oracle implementation.
• Manage projects ensuring adherence to the established project methodologies, standards, tools, processes, policies, and procedures.
• Collaborate closely with the KPMG Senior Project Manager to support project tasks and deliverables, encompassing planning, budgeting, performance tracking, gap analyses, progress reporting, and risk and resource management.

What you bring to this role:

• A degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Information Technology, or a related field is typically required for roles in Oracle HCM and Workforce Management. Advanced degrees or certifications in Oracle technologies or HCM and Workforce Management are advantageous.
• 3-5 years prior experience in managing teams, Oracle HCM and Workforce Management administration, configuration, or functional support roles is highly desirable. This includes proficiency with all modules in Oracle HCM and Workforce Management.
• Strong understanding of HCM and Workforce Management processes, policies, regulations, and compliance requirements specific to Oracle HCM and Recruiting to provide effective functional support and assistance to end-users.
• Strong understanding of integrations with other HR modules such as Core HR, Onboarding, Payroll, Projects, Profile Management, and role-based access.
• Track record of delivering high-quality results and meeting project objectives.
• Ability to collaborate closely with HCM and Workforce Management professionals, administrators, HR teams, finance teams, IT support staff, and end-users to address Oracle SCM and Procurement-related inquiries, issues, and requests.
• Solid organizational skills with capability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines under pressure.
• Flexibility and adaptability to work in a dynamic environment with shifting project requirements, priorities, and timelines.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to resolving Oracle HCM and Workforce Management-related issues, discrepancies, and system errors in a timely manner.
• Flexibility and adaptability to work in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and deadlines, particularly during payroll processing cycles and peak absence periods.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and integrity of Oracle HCM and Workforce Management data and information, adhering to data security and privacy regulations and best practices.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively communicate with stakeholders, articulate technical concepts, document processes and procedures, and provide user training and support.

What you will do:

• Deliver engagements under the direction of Senior Leadership
• Implement and support HCM and Workforce Management modules (Time and Labour, Absence, Scheduling) in Oracle Cloud as the Functional Lead
• Act as the Subject Matter Expert for Oracle Cloud HCM and Workforce Management
• Conduct requirement gathering workshops, manage and run conference room pilots, and drive user testing and training workshops.
• Design and implement solutions to drive business led technology enabled transformations
• Collaborate with key stakeholders, partners, and customers in multiple areas
• Conduct a thorough review of client deliverables (i.e. all documentation) to ensure they are presented in accordance with our client’s quality standards.
• Undertake or manage configurations to tailor solutions to client needs
• Undertake or manage technical activities such as data conversions, integrations, security etc.
• Work with agile and waterfall delivery methodologies
• Manage and work in teams and individually as needed, including international teams
• Coordinate with the Advisory team to formulate innovative solutions to complex problems.
• Work alongside Business Systems Analysts, Developers, Architects, Managers, and Implementation Partners to determine scope of work, plan resource allocations and determine the criteria for a successful Oracle implementation.
• Manage projects ensuring adherence to the established project methodologies, standards, tools, processes, policies, and procedures.
• Collaborate closely with the KPMG Senior Project Manager to support project tasks and deliverables, encompassing planning, budgeting, performance tracking, gap analyses, progress reporting, and risk and resource management

What you bring to this role:

• A degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Information Technology, or a related field is typically required for roles in Oracle HCM and Workforce Management. Advanced degrees or certifications in Oracle technologies or HCM and Workforce Management are advantageous.
• 3-5 years prior experience in managing teams, Oracle HCM and Workforce Management administration, configuration, or functional support roles is highly desirable. This includes proficiency with all modules in Oracle HCM and Workforce Management.
• Strong understanding of HCM and Workforce Management processes, policies, regulations, and compliance requirements specific to Oracle HCM and Recruiting to provide effective functional support and assistance to end-users.
• Strong understanding of integrations with other HR modules such as Core HR, Onboarding, Payroll, Projects, Profile Management, and role-based access.
• Track record of delivering high-quality results and meeting project objectives.
• Ability to collaborate closely with HCM and Workforce Management professionals, administrators, HR teams, finance teams, IT support staff, and end-users to address Oracle SCM and Procurement-related inquiries, issues, and requests.
• Solid organizational skills with capability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines under pressure.
• Flexibility and adaptability to work in a dynamic environment with shifting project requirements, priorities, and timelines.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to resolving Oracle HCM and Workforce Management-related issues, discrepancies, and system errors in a timely manner.
• Flexibility and adaptability to work in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and deadlines, particularly during payroll processing cycles and peak absence periods.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and integrity of Oracle HCM and Workforce Management data and information, adhering to data security and privacy regulations and best practices.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively communicate with stakeholders, articulate technical concepts, document processes and procedures, and provide user training and support