Horizon Delivery Lead

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Position Overview:

The role is for an experienced leader to support the delivery of solution enhancements, merger & acquisition integrations, and other key initiatives for the Horizon Oracle Fusion environment.  The ideal candidate will possess a strong combination of technical expertise, project management skills, and leadership capabilities to ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and in alignment with business objectives. The Delivery Manager will work alongside Horizon stakeholders and leads to support one another and provide a best-in-class service to our global stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

Innovation and Operational Change:  

• Regularly drive innovation and continuously identify opportunities for operational change within the function(s). Leverage advanced problem-solving skills to enhance efficiency and effectiveness across the organization.  

Complex Problem Solving:  

• Work with broad objectives to solve complex issues across multiple functions and disciplines. Collaborate with teams to identify and implement solutions to improve program and project outcomes.  
   

Leadership and Strategy Development:  

• Establish operational objectives and work plans, while delegating assignments to subordinate employees. Provide leadership and guidance in the execution of departmental strategies and help shape the organization’s goals.  

Communication and Interpersonal Skills:  

• Apply advanced communication skills to engage with both senior leadership and cross-functional teams. Manage stakeholder expectations and maintain alignment on project goals and outcomes.  

Program & Project Management:  

• Oversee the overall program and project management strategy, ensuring timely and efficient delivery of key initiatives across the organization.  

Support to the Strategic Leadership:

• Support and supplement the strategy and framework for Delivery Management to the Oracle Fusion environment
• Collaborate with the global leads in support of delivery of the Horizon initiatives
• Work closely with stakeholders to implement value added deliverables and superior employee experience

Delivery Management:

• In collaboration with the Release Management Workstream Delivery Lead, manage the end-to-end delivery of Oracle Fusion initiatives and enhancements, including requirements gathering and scope definition, solution build, testing, OCM, business readiness, knowledge transfer to Operations AMS, CAB readiness, deployment, hypercare, etc.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including stakeholders, developers, and business analysts, to define project requirements and deliver solutions that meet business needs while adhering to the principles of a Global solution and Target Operating Model
• Develop and maintain project plans and schedules and ensure proper resource allocation.
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies to minimize impact on project delivery.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, providing regular updates on project status and addressing any concerns.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration among team members, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
• Ensure adherence to best