ERP Architect

Industry: Oil and Gas Department: IT Department Work Environment: In this Oil and Gas client, IT department is responsible for a wide range of digital and technology landscape starting from end user support to technologies supporting the organization's revenue streams such as pump controllers, payment terminals, ERP, networks, etc. The incumbent will closely work with the technology team, vendors / outsourced partners delivering projects and the representatives from revenue streams and other support functions. The notable solution landscape comprises of Oracle EBS, LS Retail, Maximo and Custom Extensions. Key Job Responsibilities: 1. Acts as intermediary between different project teams on solution architecture 2. Support Design, build and test activities 3. Work alongside SAP Solution Architects and the Business design authority to agree overall design. 4. Establish technical resource and skill needs to complete the work 5. Provide the lead role in the design of the Future systems Operating Model (FOM) 6. Develop the Blueprint/ Roadmap during the Design Stage and contribute to IT roadmap for future 7. Validate new business process changes from a systems perspective proposed during Design Stage. 8. Serve as a Subject Matter Expert for systems that support new or changed business processes identified during Design. 9. Co-ordinate & validate that cross-system business processes will function efficiently in the FOM. 10. Assist with resolution of gaps where the solution cannot be achieved. 11. Provide inputs into the program plans for Program level review (plan will be produced by the PM). 12. Work with chosen vendors and or third parties on design of the replacement / Alternate solutions. Requirements/Qualifications: A Minimum of 5+ Years of Oracle EBS Experience in retail / Oil and Gas industry vertical Subject Matter Expert well versed with best practices in Finance, Procurement, HR modules Experience in development of custom extensions and integration with emerging technologies Experience in Fresh, Upgrade & Re-implementation Projects Problem solver & Alternate Solution provider Convincing Customers on the Best Practices Experience in Integration / Interface of Multiple Systems Other Skills: 1. Technical/Coding Skills –The ideal candidate will come in with extensive knowledge of software and coding, and a readiness to learn new programs as they are introduced and incorporated. 2. Problem-Solving Skills – Will be available to handle any issues with the ERP Software. They will need to be able to think creatively and resolve problems to ensure the smoothest possible experience for users of the ERP software. 3. Teamwork and Leadership – Responsible for coordinating the needs of each of the company’s divisions. They must be able to lead meetings to collect information and then unite these disparate visions into a cohesive whole for the entire company, 4. Communication and Presentation Skills – Responsible for presenting a full plan to management, as well as for teaching the ins and outs of the upgraded system to employees. As such, they will need strong communication skills to be able to get complex ideas across in an easy-to-understand fashion. 5. Experience of upgrades and migration to new SAAS based ERP platform from on-premise