Job Description

At CGS Business Solutions, we’re dedicated to helping skilled IT and business professionals take the next meaningful step in their careers. Whether you're exploring project-based consulting roles or seeking a long-term position, we connect you with opportunities that align with your expertise, your goals, and your growth trajectory.

Backed by deep industry insight and our proven TalentFlow™ Framework, we ensure every role we present is thoughtfully matched to your skills, passions, and career ambitions. If you're ready for a role that challenges you and moves your career forward, we’re currently partnering with leading organizations to fill the following opportunity:

Our nationwide manufacturing customer is seeking a full time Sr Manager, Oracle Applications to be a key leader in driving the success of Oracle Fusion initiatives, with primary responsibility for the Idea to Market track (PLM) domain. This role will oversee the system architecture, implementation, operations support, and ongoing optimization of PLM processes, ensuring they are tightly aligned with the Oracle Fusion platform, connected custom products and solutions.

The role will manage and mentor a team of managers, analysts, and developers, building capabilities and fostering growth. The Sr manager will drive the team and project deliveries towards success and act as both an architect and a hands-on functional expert, designing and delivering scalable, innovative solutions across PLM modules.

This role will be a hands-on product techno-functional lead, creating system solutions, such as and not limited to, defining Idea-to-Market-related module configurations, setups, workflows, interfaces, integrations, and other Oracle technical and functional system development and administration responsibilities for application management. This role will also be responsible for all connected custom applications supporting the PLM processes.

Responsibilities:

• Execute and deliver organizational initiatives & projects.
• Assess, plan, track, govern and deliver PLM and cross-functional initiatives on time and within budget, ensuring adherence to organizational standards and performance objectives.
• Own the full lifecycle of the Idea to Market (PLM) track products, including implementation, enhancements, maintenance, architecture, operations, and performance management.
• Own, lead and be able to hands on configure, guide, solution PLM modules and related technical architectural system solutions.
• Lead, manage, and mentor a team of application managers, analysts and developers involved in the design, configuration, development, and support of Oracle PLM applications.
• Establish governance and guidelines for PLM product management, including system design standards, security requirements, development practices, DevOps adherence, deployment planning, and operational support.

Business & IT Engagement:

• Partner with business stakeholders to understand requirements, recommend solutions, and design strategic roadmaps for PLM systems and related functions.
• Ensure alignment of the PLM product roadmap with the broader organizational IT and business vision.
  Communicate status, challenges, risks, and successes effectively to senior leadership, business users, and key stakeholders.

Coaching & Mentoring:

• Define performance standards for the team, conduct periodic evaluations, and provide constructive feedback.
• Mentor and coach team members to support professional growth, aligning individual aspirations with organizational needs.

Platform Operations & Optimization:

• Oversee the entire application lifecycle for 'Idea to Market' (PLM) and related cross-functional systems, ensuring reliability, scalability, and security.
• Review and evaluate SaaS product updates. Validate, test & deploy periodic releases and any required oracle patches.
• Assess impacts, and implement new features and fixes to support evolving business requirements.
• Stay current with emerging technologies, recommending and implementing improvements that optimize platform performance and align with industry best practices.

Documentation, Compliance & Data Governance:

• Ensure creation, maintenance, and accuracy of all relevant PLM documentation, including architecture diagrams, technical designs, workflows, and training materials.
• Able to use and adapt various project implementation methodologies and tools, like and not limited to - Agile, SAFe, CI/CD, AIM, and Jira.
• Enforce data governance policies and ensure compliance with organizational, regulatory, security, and privacy standards.
• Oversee adherence to change management, compliance frameworks, and corporate IT policies across the PLM platform.

Education and Experience:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Human Resources, or a related field (required)
• Implementation Experience: Proven track record with Oracle Fusion implementations, including at least three end-to-end projects and two full-cycle implementation covering PLM process areas (required)
• 12+ years of experience with Oracle ERP products, with strong understanding of platform functionality, cross-functional integrations, and hands-on expertise in PLM process cycles (required)
• 5+ years of experience specifically with the Oracle Fusion platform, including functional and technical capabilities.(preferred - if no fusion experience, EBS R12 is required)
• 5+ years managing teams in an ERP environment (required), preferably within Oracle Fusion PLM track
• Experience with PlSql, OCI, VBCS, Redwood UI (preferred)
• Travel: Ability to travel 2%
• Certifications:
• Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Foundations (preferred)
• Oracle Product Lifecycle Management Certified Implementation Professional. (preferred)

About CGS Business Solutions

CGS Business Solutions is a nationally recognized leader in IT staffing and consulting, delivering top-tier talent across Applications, Cloud & Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Data & AI, and Engineering. As a multi-year INC 5000 winner and one of California’s Best IT Recruitment Firms, we’re known for combining boutique-level service with enterprise-grade results.

We’re also proud to be named one of the Orange County Business Journal’s Fastest Growing Companies, earning the distinction for five consecutive years as we continue to expand into new markets across the U.S. Companies trust CGS to attract, engage, and retain elite technology talent—giving them the advantage they need to lead with confidence in a rapidly evolving digital landscape