Principal Functional Analyst Oracle HCM

Principal Applications Functional Analyst Oracle HCM

Location:

Irvine, CA, US, 92618

The Principal Functional Analyst – Oracle H2R will lead the end-to-end implementation and ongoing management of Ventura Foods’ Oracle Fusion Hire to Retire (H2R) initiatives with cross-functional interactions across tracks like O2C, S2P, and R2R. This role will be responsible for the entire delivery of systems solutions:
Requirements, Fit‑Gap assessment, Solution Designs, Configurations, Business process flow setups, Implementation, Cutover, Validation, and Operational maintenance of H2R track modules and custom extensions, ensuring they are tightly aligned with both the Oracle Fusion platform and Ventura Foods’ business processes.

The role will be a primary responsible SME for the H2R track collaborating closely with business stakeholders and cross functional teams, translating business needs into robust, efficient system solutions. In addition, the role will be the key coordinator, working closely with various development tracks and SI partners to deliver a stable, scalable, user‑friendly Oracle solution, ensuring the HCM platform consistently provides measurable value to the organization.

The position will also lead the product roadmap aligned with Ventura Foods’ vision, industry best practices, and emerging technology advancements, driving the success of Ventura Foods’ Oracle Fusion initiatives.

• Functional Expertise - Oracle Fusion (Primary - H2R):
  End to end solutions/system designs across H2R Track and related custom extension/apps. Define Business process cycles and related cross module/external interfaces & integrations. Build system solutions using CEMLI (configurations, extensions, modifications, localizations & integrations). Govern, review and establish standards for team & SI Partner design, solution, and other deliverables.
• Business Engagement & Partnership:
  Partner with business stakeholders, understand the various systems and business processes, establish a continuous cadence. Leading Workshops and Interviews:
  Facilitating interactive sessions, interviews, and surveys with diverse stakeholders. Close coordination with Business and other functional stakeholder - Planning, executing UATs, System validation, Production deployments. Identifying inefficiencies, and recommending improvements using standard Oracle functionality whenever possible, and creating functional solutions. Operational governance for listing, reporting, managing and delivering business enhancements/wish list/backlog.
• Documentation, Compliance & Data Governance:
  Develop and maintain system solutions, designs, visio/lucid flows for processes, configuration documents (ex: BR100, MD50, TE40), and training materials.
  Documenting and analyzing "as‑is" and "to‑be" business process flows. Following SDLC / Agile methodologies, and creating/tracking respective user stories from initiation through closure (including test scenario's). Enforce data governance policies and ensure compliance with security, privacy, and regulatory requirements.
• Platform Operations & Optimization:
  Monitor and resolve incidents timely. Oversee platform administration, optimization, stability, and operational maintenance. Manage licenses, monitor system health, process standardization, and ensure scalability of the platform. Continuously enhance platform performance and user experience through proactive improvements.
  Assess platform quarterly/periodic releases and ensure timely upgrades (including intermediate patch sets).

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field (required).
• Implementation
  
  Experience:
  
  Experience with Oracle Fusion implementations in the Manufacturing vertical, with at least three full‑cycle implementations (preferred), and at least two covering (H2R) process area (required).
• ERP / Functional
  
  Experience:
  
  8+ years of experience with Oracle ERP applications/implementation, with strong understanding of platform functionality, cross‑functional integrations, and process cycles. (required).
• Fusion Functional
  
  Experience:
  
  3+ years of experience specifically with…