Oracle Delivery Head

• Job Title: Head of Oracle Technology Services
• Job Location: Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune, NCR (Noida), Chennai or any other major cities where TechM has office.
• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of years experience – 20-25 years
• Role Overview:

The Head of Oracle Technology and Platform Services will be responsible for leading and overseeing all aspects of Oracle-based technology solutions, platforms, and services. This role involves managing the architecture, deployment, and maintenance of a broad range of Oracle technologies, including Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC), Oracle Autonomous Cloud Services (OACS), Oracle Database (on-premise and cloud), Oracle ERP (e-Business Suite), Oracle BI, and various Oracle’s other ERP/COTS Applications (including CGBU products).

The individual will drive innovation, technical excellence, capacity building, tool/solution development, and solution delivery. The role also includes supporting presales activities, solution design, and the strategic alignment of Oracle technologies with the organization’s overall business objectives.

Individual is responsible for P&L of drive Oracle technology business to achieve topline and bottom-line as per corporate norm set by management time-to-time.

Capacity building includes training fresh talent, cross-skilling of team, also oversee talent acquisition in above mentioned skills.

This role demands a highly skilled leader who has extensive experience working with Oracle technologies, is capable of overseeing the integration of complex systems, and can drive innovation and growth across multiple Oracle services. The individual should be able to guide technical teams while simultaneously managing the strategic direction for Oracle technology services.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Leadership & Team Management:
• Lead and manage a team of Oracle technology experts across multiple domains including Oracle OCI and PaaS cloud, database, integration, and analytics.
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous learning to enhance technical competencies in Oracle technologies.
• Oversee the development of capacity-building initiatives to upskill internal teams on emerging Oracle technologies.
2. Oracle Cloud Services:
• Manage and drive the adoption of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) for cloud-based workloads, ensuring seamless integration and optimized cost-performance.
• Lead the design, deployment, and management of Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC) to ensure robust, scalable, and efficient integration between on-premise and cloud systems.
• Oversee the management and operation of Oracle Autonomous Cloud Services (OACS), including the Autonomous Database and other Oracle Cloud services, ensuring high availability, security, and performance.
3. Oracle Database Management (On-premise & Cloud):
• Oversee the design, deployment, and ongoing support of Oracle Databases (on-premise and cloud-based), with a special focus on Autonomous Database for performance and efficiency.
• Ensure high availability, disaster recovery, and security of Oracle databases in both on-premise and Oracle cloud environments.
• Lead database migration and optimization projects to improve performance, reduce costs, and ensure scalability.
• Develop opportunities across non-Oracle Hyperscalers for Oracle workloads
4. Oracle ERP and CGBU Products:
• Manage and oversee Oracle e-Business Suite (eBiz) and other Oracle ERP solutions, ensuring integration with other business functions and enhancing the user experience.
• Support implementation, upgrades, and maintenance of Oracle ERP systems, addressing database, architectural, middleware and other technical needs.
• Drive innovation and enhancements in Oracle Cloud Applications (CGBU), ensuring seamless service delivery and integration with enterprise systems.
5. Solution Architecture & Delivery:
• Develop and lead solution architecture for Oracle technology stacks, ensuring solutions are aligned with both business and technical requirements.
• Oversee the end-to-end delivery of Oracle solutions, ensuring high-quality standards in solution development, implementation, and maintenance.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, vendors, and external partners to define and deliver custom solutions.
6. BI and Analytics:
• Lead the implementation of Oracle Business Intelligence (BI) tools and platforms to enhance data-driven decision-making capabilities across the organization.
• Ensure integration of Oracle BI solutions with other Oracle technologies, enabling real-time insights and reporting.
• Oversee the deployment of Oracle analytics tools to generate business insights and enhance strategic decision-making.
7. Presales & Customer Engagement:
• Lead presales activities, working closely with sales teams to design and propose tailored Oracle solutions that meet client needs.
• Participate in client presentations and discussions, showcasing the capabilities of Oracle technologies.
• Develop and refine the business value propositions related to Oracle products, creating compelling reasons for customers to adopt Oracle solutions.
8. Tool/solution Development & Automation:
• Drive the development of tools and automation scripts for better management and monitoring of Oracle-based environments.
• Develop innovative solutions that improve efficiency, reduce operational overhead, and enhance overall system performance.
9. Data Handling & Governance:
• Ensure proper data governance, security, and compliance policies are in place across all Oracle environments.
• Oversee data migration, integration, and transformation activities, ensuring seamless data flow between different Oracle products and third-party systems.
10. Innovation & Continuous Improvement:
• Stay ahead of emerging trends in Oracle technologies and recommend solutions that drive business growth and efficiency.
• Evaluate and implement new Oracle products and features to keep the organization's systems and solutions up-to-date with the latest innovations.
11. Stakeholder Management:
• Work with customers to offer right solution for their needs of business, compliance and budget
• Work closely with senior management to ensure that Oracle technology strategy aligns with market demand to drive Oracle technology business
• Engage with business units to understand their needs and translate them into Oracle-based technical solutions.
• Report regularly on progress, risks, and milestones to leadership teams.
• Manage project deliveries in Oracle technologies
1. Provide guidance to project team
2. Provide inputs to team to chalk out right path during crisis
3. Manage escalations and bring project back on track
• Work with executives from Oracle Corporation from alliance perspective
• Participate in Analyst related initiatives along with corporate marketing team

Key Qualifications:

• Experience:
• Minimum of 20+ years of experience working with Oracle technologies, with at least 5-7 years in a leadership position overseeing complex Oracle technology environments.
• Extensive experience, understanding of technology and business with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC), Oracle Autonomous Database, Oracle ERP (eBiz), Oracle BI, Oracle OACS and Oracle SOA.
• Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale Oracle implementations, migrations, and upgrades.
• Expertise in Oracle Database management (on-premise and cloud), and Oracle Cloud application services.
• Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field
• Technical Skills:
• Strong understanding of cloud technologies, enterprise architecture, and IT systems integration.
• Expertise in Oracle database design, performance tuning, backup/recovery, and security protocols.
• Familiarity with Oracle BI tools, data warehousing, and analytics platforms.
• Experience in Oracle’s integration technologies (e.g., Oracle SOA, OIC), as well as middleware and messaging systems.
• Knowledge of presales processes and client solution development.
• Proficiency with Oracle e-Business Suite (eBiz) and other Oracle ERP solutions.
• Soft Skills:
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and lead a diverse technical team.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of presenting complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically.
• Ability to build and nurture relationships with clients, vendors, and internal stakeholders.

Preferred Certifications (Nice to have) :

• Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Architect or related Oracle Cloud certifications.
• Oracle Autonomous Database certification.
• Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC) certification.
• Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) certification.
• Oracle Business Intelligence certification.
• Multi-Cloud certification (from any Hyperscalers)

Work Environment:

• Collaborative and fast-paced, with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement.
• Opportunities for growth and development in emerging Oracle technologies.
• Flexible work arrangements