Lead Enterprise Applications Engineer

Company

Cox Enterprises

Information Technology

Lead Enterprise Applications Engineer

Manager - Non People LeaderHybrid - Ability to work remotely part of the week

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Compensation

Compensation includes a base salary of $108,800.00 - $181,400.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.

Lead Enterprise Applications Engineer: Functional

The Enterprise Applications Services (EAS) Supply Chain Management team is seeking a highly collaborative, motivated, experienced, and skilled Lead Applications Analyst to take ownership of solution design, configuration, and support Oracle E Business Suite applications and other Supply Chain related platforms and applications managed by the team.  This role requires a seasoned professional who can provide strategic guidance, lead cross-functional teams, and deliver innovative solutions that align with business objectives.
The ideal candidate possesses deep functional expertise in Supply Chain business processes, with a proven track record of navigating, extending, and customizing Oracle EBS modules and Oracle cloud solutions.

Primary Responsibilities & Essential Functions:

• Serve as the primary subject matter expert (SME) and lead advisor for Oracle EBS applications, ensuring alignment with business goals and best practices.
• Guide solution design and oversee complex implementations, integrations, and system enhancements.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand their requirements, analyze business processes, and identify areas for improvement or automation within the Oracle EBS system.
• Analyze and document business processes, translating them into comprehensive functional specifications and solution designs.
• Configure and customize Oracle EBS modules to address business requirements, including setting up workflows, data structures, and security configurations.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of business processes and translate them into functional specifications for system enhancements or modifications. This may involve creating documentation such as functional designs, process flows, and use cases.
• Lead resolution of issues and provide support to end-users during system implementation, upgrades, and day-to-day operations.
• Conduct training/demo sessions to educate end-users on how to effectively use the Oracle EBS system. This includes creating training materials, conducting workshops, and providing ongoing support and guidance.
• Provide tier3 support and troubleshooting assistance to end users and technical analysts to ensure smooth operation of the Oracle EBS environment. Responsible for working with Oracle Support to resolve critical issues in a timely manner. Ensure system performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Collaborate with technical teams to facilitate the integration of Oracle EBS with other systems or applications. This may involve defining interface requirements, coordinating data mappings, and assisting in the testing and validation of integrations.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and recommend and implement system enhancements or optimizations to improve efficiency, usability, and business processes.
• Maintain accurate documentation of system configurations, customizations, and changes. Generate reports and provide data analysis to support decision-making processes and business operations.
• Play a key role in scoping and planning of EBS upgrades, analyzing patches, and implementing new features and enhancements.
• Document design decisions, development activities, and configurations for future reference. Share knowledge and expertise with other team members and provide guidance on Oracle EBS development best practices.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and 6 years’ experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master’s degree and 4 years’ experience; a Ph.D. and 1 year of experience; or 18 years’ experience in a related field
• 6+ years of experience in Oracle E-Business Suite, R12 and later.
• In-depth understanding of the Oracle EBS architecture and strong expertise in Supply chain modules, including Oracle Inventory Management, Order Management, Purchasing, Cost Management, and related functionalities.
• Understanding of software development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe)
• Requires strong leadership skills to lead issue analysis, conduct product demos, interface with customers, and mentor junior and mid-level team members

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred experience in Planning, Product Lifecycle Management, with a focus on optimizing processes and driving efficiency.
• Relevant industry knowledge of widely used systems that support Supply Chain processes
• Strong Technical Analysis skills in an application development / ERP implementation environment.
• Ability to write sql queries, use of MS Office Suite products, including Smart Sheets, Visio
• Experience understanding complex business needs, designing effective solutions, and troubleshooting issues that may arise during development and implementation.

The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company’s needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.As our primary divisions Cox Automotive and Cox Communications drive new waves of innovation, Cox Enterprises is entering spaces like cleantech, healthcare, esports and more. We're a family business guided by a legacy of bold innovation that’s driven by those who want to make their mark. Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page. Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer – All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.