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IT Applications SME – Oracle Product Development (PD / PLM Cloud)
Location: Bengaluru, India
Organization: Information Technology – IT Solutions Delivery
Reports to: Senior Manager, IT Solutions Delivery
Role Purpose / Mission
The IT Applications SME – Oracle Product Development (PD / PLM Cloud) is responsible for the functional ownership and day‑to‑day management of Oracle Fusion Cloud Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), including Product Development (PD) and Product Hub / Product Information Management (PIM, formerly PDH).
The role focuses on solution design within a defined scope, product data governance, functional configuration, and integrations, working in close partnership with area Global Process Owners (GPOs), the PLM team, and IT delivery & Support teams. It also supports Itron’s Oracle Cloud modernization, including Oracle Redwood UX adoption.
The role also covers selected external tools integrated with Oracle PD / PLM (e.g. CMAP).
Key Responsibilities
Oracle Product Development / PLM Cloud
- Act as IT SME and functional owner for Oracle Product Development (PD) and Product Hub / PIM.
- Design and govern functional solutions within a defined scope.
- Lead scoped end‑to‑end activities: requirements, fit‑gap analysis, configuration, testing (SIT/UAT), deployment, and post‑go‑live stabilization.
- Ensure robust integration between Oracle PD / PLM, Oracle EBS, and downstream systems.
- Support product data governance, including items, attributes, BOMs, lifecycle states, and formal change management processes such as change requests and engineering change orders (ECO/ECN), in line with global standards.
- Act as a functional escalation point providing analysis and guidance to IT Operations team for complex issues when required.
External Tools (e.g. CMAP)
- Provide IT functional ownership for external tools supporting Product Development.
- Coordinate integrations, vendors, and upgrades for these tools.
- Ensure alignment with Oracle PD / PLM usage and standards.
Cloud Transformation & Redwood UX
- Contribute to Oracle Cloud continuous improvement within the PD / PLM scope.
- Support Oracle Redwood UX adoption, including impact assessment and personalization.
- Stay current with Oracle quarterly releases, assess functional impact, and demo relevant new features to GPOs and business stakeholders.
Governance & Collaboration
- Work closely with IT Solutions Delivery, Support, Integration, Architecture, and Security teams.
- Ensure changes follow Itron governance, documentation, and release processes.
Soft Skills & Ways of Working
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
- Ability to translate business needs into pragmatic functional solutions.
- Comfortable leading scoped initiatives as an individual contributor.
- Organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple topics in parallel.
- Effective collaborator in global, cross‑functional environments.
Required Qualifications
- 5–10 years of experience in Oracle Product Development, PLM, or Oracle SCM Cloud roles.
- Hands‑on experience with Oracle PD and/or Product Data Hub (PIM).
- Solid understanding of item master, product structures, attributes, BOMs, lifecycle management, and engineering change workflows (ECO/ECN).
- Experience in Cloud SaaS implementations
- Strong functional analysis and communication skills.
Nice to Have / Preferred
- Experience with other Oracle Fusion cloud modules applications, especially
- Exposure to Oracle Redwood UX migration or personalization.
- Experience with Oracle Visual Builder (VBCS) for UI extensions or Cloud personalization is a plus.
- Experience with Oracle EBS + Oracle Fusion Cloud hybrid landscapes.
- Basic functional understanding of REST-based integrations and middleware platforms (e.g., Workato).
- Certification in Oracle Fusion cloud.
Why Join Itron
- Own and support key Oracle PLM capabilities supporting Product Development.
- Be part of Itron’s Oracle Cloud and UX modernization journey.
- Work in a global, collaborative IT organization with flexible working arrangements.
- Gain opportunities to expand functional knowledge across adjacent Oracle SCM and enterprise application areas.
- Grow as a senior individual contributor with clear scope and accountability.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Itron is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply, even if they do not meet every qualification listed.
Itron is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and providing an authentic workplace experience for all employees. If you are excited about this role but your past experiences don't perfectly align with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. In the end, you may be just who we are looking for!
The successful candidate's starting wage will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience.
Itron is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require an accommodation to apply, please contact a recruiting representative at 1-800-635-5461 or email Accessibility@itron.com.
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