Senior Manager, SCM IT Systems (Onsite)

Diodes Inc•Plano, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a hands-on Senior Manager, SCM IT Systems to serve as the technical leader for our Supply Chain Management IT organization. This role combines deep functional/technical expertise in Oracle SCM applications with strong people and project leadership skills. The scope of this role is not limited to the current environment — it includes leading future upgrades and modernization efforts across the SCM application landscape (e.g., ASCP, Demantra, Agile, and related cloud/next-gen platforms). The ideal candidate can roll up their sleeves alongside a team of developers while also owning the day-to-day operational health of critical SCM systems and driving execution of strategic IT projects.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.
Proven experience leading or managing a team of developers/analysts.
Demonstrated experience managing both production support operations and project delivery simultaneously.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to work across both technical and business teams.
10+ years of experience working with Oracle E-Business Suite SCM modules, including R12; experience leading upgrades or platform transitions is highly valued.
Hands-on functional/technical experience with Oracle ASCP, Oracle Demantra, and Oracle Agile PLM.
Strong understanding of supply chain business processes (demand planning, supply planning, product lifecycle management).

Nice To Haves

Experience with Oracle R12 integrations (e.g., Oracle Integration Cloud, EDI, middleware).
Familiarity with SQL/PLSQL for troubleshooting and reporting.
Experience with Oracle Discoverer reporting a plus.
Experience with Oracle ERP reporting solutions (e.g., Oracle BI Publisher, OBIEE/Oracle Analytics Cloud, Oracle Reports, Hyperion/Essbase) a plus.
Experience with Postgres databases a plus.
Experience with cloud implementations (e.g., OCI, AWS, Azure) a plus.
Familiarity with Java web technologies and streaming platforms (Kafka, Redpanda) a plus.
Exposure to data analytics tools and practices a plus.
Project management certification (PMP, Agile/Scrum) a plus.
Prior experience in a manufacturing, distribution, or high-tech supply chain environment.
Experience in the semiconductor industry a plus.

Responsibilities

Serve as the subject matter expert and technical escalation point for Oracle SCM modules, including Advanced Supply Chain Planning (ASCP), Oracle Demantra (Demand Management/Planning), and Oracle Agile PLM.
Lead planning and execution of upgrades and modernization initiatives across the SCM application landscape as the platform evolves beyond the current environment.
Provide architectural guidance and hands-on technical direction to a team of developers and functional analysts.
Review designs, code, and configurations to ensure solutions are scalable, maintainable, and aligned with best practices.
Stay current on Oracle roadmap changes, patches, and upgrades relevant to the SCM application stack.
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of developers and technical analysts across SCM systems.
Set priorities, allocate resources, and balance workload across operational support and project initiatives.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the team.
Own day-to-day operational stability of SCM systems, including incident management, root cause analysis, and preventive maintenance.
Establish and monitor SLAs for system performance, uptime, and issue resolution.
Manage change control, patching, and release processes for the SCM application landscape.
Partner with infrastructure team and business partners to ensure system reliability and performance.
Plan and drive execution of SCM IT projects from requirements through deployment, including enhancements, upgrades, and new module rollouts.
Manage project timelines, budgets, risks, and stakeholder communications.
Coordinate with business stakeholders (Supply Chain, Planning, Procurement, Manufacturing) to translate business needs into technical solutions.
Ensure proper testing, documentation, and change management practices are followed for all releases.
Partner with business stakeholders to understand requirements and support the broader Supply Chain IT roadmap.
Leverage AI and other data tools to deliver sound solutions that drive bottom-line value.
Drive digital transformation initiatives using advanced tools and AI, and lead the roadmap for future tool upgrades.