ORACLE CLOUD FUSION PROGRAM MANAGER BANKING/FINANCIAL SERVICES

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced Program Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery and strategic oversight of an Oracle Cloud Fusion ERP implementation within the banking and financial services sector.

The successful candidate will oversee large-scale transformation initiatives, coordinate cross-functional teams, manage external partners, and ensure that ERP deployment is fully aligned with banking regulatory, audit, and compliance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Program & Delivery Management

• Lead the full lifecycle of the Oracle Cloud Fusion ERP program from discovery and planning to design, deployment, stabilization, and post-go-live optimization.
• Drive multiple workstreams (Finance, Procurement, HCM, SCM, etc.) and ensure delivery milestones are achieved on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Establish and manage program governance frameworks, steering committees, and executive dashboards.

Stakeholder & Vendor Management

• Serve as the primary liaison between the business, IT, Oracle, and third-party vendors to ensure seamless communication and alignment
• Provide regular progress updates, risk assessments, and program health reports to executive sponsors and senior leadership.

Banking-Specific Implementation

• Ensure ERP solutions are designed to support core banking processes, treasury operations, regulatory reporting, and payment system integration.
• Oversee integration with banking and financial platforms, including general ledger interfaces, reconciliation systems, and compliance engines.

Audit, Compliance & Reporting

• Develop and maintain comprehensive audit trails, control documentation, and evidence packs to support internal, external, and regulatory audits.
• Collaborate with internal audit, risk, and compliance teams to ensure the program meets Basel III, IFRS, AML/KYC, SOX, and other financial regulations.
• Lead the preparation and delivery of regular audit reports, compliance assessments, and control testing documentation throughout the program lifecycle.
• Implement governance processes that ensure data integrity, security, and traceability in line with banking audit standards.
• Facilitate post-implementation audits and readiness reviews to validate system configuration, user access controls, segregation of duties (SoD), and financial reporting accuracy.

Risk & Issue Management

• Proactively identify risks, dependencies, and issues across all workstreams and implement mitigation strategies to ensure successful delivery.
• Escalate critical risks to steering committees with recommended solutions.

Change Management & Training

• Design and deliver organizational readiness plans, including stakeholder training, business process re-engineering, and communication strategies to support smooth adoption.
• Champion change across the organization, driving business transformation and process optimization.

Key Skills & Experience

Mandatory Experience:

• 10+ years of program or project management experience, with at least 5 years delivering Oracle Cloud Fusion ERP implementations.
• Proven track record of leading ERP transformation programs in the banking or financial services sector.
• Experience in managing audit, compliance, and regulatory reporting within ERP or finance transformation projects.
• Strong background in ERP modules: Finance (GL, AP, AR, FA, CM), Procurement, HCM, SCM.
• Hands-on experience integrating ERP solutions with core banking systems, treasury, payments, and regulatory reporting tools.

Technical & Compliance Skills:

• Deep understanding of Oracle Cloud Fusion architecture, configuration, and deployment.
• Strong knowledge of audit and compliance frameworks, including internal controls, segregation of duties (SoD), and financial governance.
• Experience producing audit documentation, compliance reports, and evidence logs for regulators and auditors.
• Familiarity with API integrations, data migration, data quality, and reporting solutions.

Leadership & Soft Skills:

• Exceptional stakeholder engagement, communication, and leadership skills, with experience managing global teams and multi-vendor environments.
• Strong presentation and reporting skills, including the ability to prepare and deliver audit findings and program status reports to senior executives and regulators.
• PMP, Prince2, PgMP, or similar certification preferred.
• Oracle Cloud certifications are highly desirable.

Education & Certifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance, or a related field.
• PMP, Prince2, or PgMP certification preferred.
• Oracle Cloud ERP certification advantageous.
• CISA or similar audit/compliance certification is a plus.

Why Join Us

• Lead a mission-critical ERP transformation shaping the digital future of banking operations.
• Play a pivotal role in ensuring financial integrity, regulatory compliance, and audit readiness.
• Collaborate with leading Oracle experts, industry specialists, and banking technology partners on a high-impact global program.

Vertical: 

Technology

Required Skill Profession

Business Operations Specialists