Oracle Reporting Lead

Responsibilities:

Requirements Analysis and Technical Oversight:

• Define reporting requirements and translate them into scalable solutions using both native Oracle reporting tools and secondary BI platforms.
• Manage the rationalisation, redesign, or decommissioning of legacy reports to ensure continuity during the ERP transition.
• Develop and maintain reporting documentation, specifications, and metadata aligned with institutional data governance practices.
• Blend technical expertise with an understanding of business practices, processes, and industry standards to ensure all solutions align with leading practices and organisational goals.

Project Planning, Coordination, and Stakeholder Engagement:

• Coordinating reporting workstream activities across design, configuration, prototyping, testing, and deployment phases.
• Engage with stakeholders to gather requirements, refine objectives, and manage expectations. Provide regular updates on project progress, barriers, and risks to promote alignment with organisational goals.
• Collaborate with application and process owners to manage project changes, ensuring compliance with applicable policies and project plans while meeting strategic and functional objectives.

Risk Management, Quality Assurance, and Compliance:

• Track and report on project risks, barriers, and contingencies, implementing mitigation strategies to minimise impact on project outcomes.
• Supporting data validation efforts, reconciliation, and source-to-target mapping activities to ensure reporting accuracy.
• Ensure quality control processes are in place to validate that deliverables meet organisational standards for accuracy, security, and functionality.
• Work with technical and policy experts to implement controls for data privacy and security, ensuring compliance with laws, policies, and enterprise standards.

Documentation and Other Assigned Duties:

• Document project plans, technical specifications, and processes to support ongoing maintenance, knowledge transfer, and future enhancements.
• Provide additional project support customary for ERP implementation, such as coordinating end-user training, managing testing activities, assisting with data migration tasks, and facilitating retrospectives.

Requirements:

• 5–8+ years of experience in enterprise reporting/analytics, with at least 3+ years on Oracle Cloud (SCM, HCM, Financials, or related).
• Hands-on experience with Oracle Cloud reporting tools, such as:
• OTBI (Oracle Transactional Business Intelligence)
• BI Publisher
• Smart View / Excel-based reporting
• Oracle Analytics Cloud (OAC) or similar, if applicable
• Proven track record in gathering, documenting, and managing reporting requirements in large ERP/cloud transformation programs.
• Demonstrated experience in requirements traceability, including linking business needs to technical design and test cases.
• Strong ability to influence and collaborate with business stakeholders, SI partners, and project teams.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation) with the ability to simplify complex technical concepts.
• Strong organisational and analytical skills, with experience in managing multiple workstreams and deadlines.

Preferred:

• Experience with multi-phase cloud implementations, especially where Phase 1 and Phase 2 span different functional areas.
• Background in SCM, HCM, or Research administration/operations in addition to IT or reporting.
• Familiarity with data governance, data quality, and master data management practices.
• Project or program management experience and/or certifications (e.g., PMP, Agile).