Senior Manager, SCM IT Systems

About the Role:

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.

Role Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership:

• 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.

Team Management:

• 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.

Operations Management:

• 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 the infrastructure team and business partners to ensure system reliability and performance.

Project Execution:

• 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.

Qualifications and Experience:

Required:

• 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.

Oracle / SCM Technical Skills:

• 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, and Oracle Demantra.
• Strong understanding of supply chain business processes (demand planning, supply planning, product lifecycle management).

Preferred:

Oracle / SCM Related:

• 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 is a plus.
• Experience with Oracle ERP reporting solutions (e.g., Oracle BI Publisher, OBIEE/Oracle Analytics Cloud, Oracle Reports, Hyperion/Essbase) is a plus.
• Experience with Postgres databases is a plus.
• Experience with Oracle Agile PLM is a plus

Broader Technology Skills:

• Experience with cloud implementations (e.g., OCI, AWS, Azure) is a plus.
• Familiarity with Java web technologies and streaming platforms (Kafka, Redpanda) is a plus.
• Exposure to data analytics tools and practices is a plus.

Industry / Other:

• Project management certification (PMP, Agile/Scrum) is a plus.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing, distribution, or high-tech supply chain environment.
• Experience in the semiconductor industry is a plus.