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.