Oracle Cloud HCM Platform Owner

Codetech•Chicago, IL

10h•Hybrid

About The Position

Grant Thornton is seeking an experienced Oracle Cloud HCM Platform Owner to provide strategic oversight, leadership, and technical ownership for its existing Oracle HCM Cloud platform. The role supports the firm’s application modernization strategy and is responsible for maintaining the integrity, scalability, and consistency of HCM processes as the company grows through mergers and acquisitions. The position is onsite two days per week at a Grant Thornton office or client site; Chicago, Downers Grove, and Dallas are preferred locations. The position is contract to hire, with an initial contract duration of 3–6 months. The Platform Owner oversees functional and technical aspects of Oracle Cloud HCM, aligns platform capabilities with business objectives, leads innovation and continuous improvement, and works with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions. The role also manages upgrades, enhancements, integrations, documentation, and best practices; supports proofs of concept and roadmap planning; monitors Oracle updates; and aligns HCM capabilities with broader enterprise platforms to support automation and reporting.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in computer science or information systems, or equivalent work experience.
7–10+ years of overall experience in IT or HRIS, primarily with Oracle HCM.
Proven experience leading and managing Oracle Cloud HCM platforms.
Strong leadership, strategic thinking, communication, and collaboration skills.
Experience implementing and configuring Oracle HCM applications, with the ability to support end-to-end P&C business processes.
Deep knowledge of Oracle HCM modules, including Core HR, Payroll, Talent, and Compensation, and related data architecture.
Basic to intermediate knowledge of HCM functional configuration for troubleshooting.
Strong experience with M&A integration projects, particularly HR system migrations.
Knowledge of software development lifecycles, key metrics, and reports, and experience with full lifecycle implementations.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proven ability to deliver complex, time-sensitive projects.
In-person attendance at least two days per week at a Grant Thornton office or client site.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership and direction for the Oracle Cloud HCM platform.
Oversee the functional and technical aspects of Oracle Cloud HCM systems.
Ensure the platform aligns with business objectives and goals.
Drive innovation and continuous improvement within the platform.
Lead and mentor a team of Oracle Cloud HCM experts.
Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into technical solutions.
Manage platform upgrades, enhancements, and integrations.
Ensure the security, reliability, and performance of the platform.
Develop and maintain platform documentation and best practices.
Lead or support platform enhancements, proofs of concept, and roadmap planning aligned with business priorities.
Monitor Oracle updates, innovations, and best practices, and assess their applicability to the firm's environment.
Align Oracle HCM capabilities with enterprise platforms such as Snowflake, Informatica, ERP, Dayshape, Microsoft 365, and Power Platform to enhance automation and reporting.