Senior Manager- Solutions Architect (Oracle)- Tech Enablement at KPMG South Africa

Job description

Job Description

Purpose of the role:

The Tech Advisory BU within KPMG, is looking for an experienced Oracle Solution Architect who has successfully architected and delivered Oracle application solutions within multiple South African industry sectors.

Reporting to the Associate Director the successful incumbent will be responsible for architecting and delivering Oracle centric solutions to complex client problems.

Qualifications And Experience Required

• Tertiary qualification- BCom or BCom Honours AND/OR Tertiary qualification in technology or information systems with relevant Oracle certifications
• MBA preferred
• Min 15 years Oracle Applications (EBS) experience
• The ability to establish and nurture internal networks across multidisciplinary service lines and experience with combining multiple service offerings to solve complex client problems
• Proven track record in solution design and delivery based on the available Oracle application and technology offerings (ideally within the financial services, telecommunications / public sector environment)

Key Areas Of Responsibility

• The Oracle Solution Architect will be responsible for architecting Oracle solutions in context of current / envisioned client enterprise architecture to address complex business problems.
• Participates in the identification, solution development and sales conversion of large innovative Oracle enabled business transformations, working closely with the Business Development Manager.
• Reviews, interprets and responds to detailed business requirements specifications (BRS) to ensure alignment between solution architecture, business requirements and client expectations.
• Responsible for overall design and quality of Oracle solutions from proposal to final delivery acceptance by client
• Consults with and advises clients / supports other BUs on Oracle related engagements.
• Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
• Enhances organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Knowledge, Skills And Competencies Required

• Strong Technical Oracle applications knowledge with emphasis on Cloud solutions
• Ability to engage with clients to understand their business, organization, culture and pain points in order to define high quality enterprise solutions aligned to overall current / future client enterprise architecture
• Deep understanding of the Oracle marketplace and Oracle’s future direction and strategy
• Hands on configuration expertise of Oracle Financials, HRMS and Financial Analytics
• Client focused with strong relationship skills
• Strong and effective project management skills
• Proactive with a positive approach
• Self-starter able to work effectively as part of a 'virtual team'
• A team player with excellent communication skills