Principal Business Analyst

Job Description

We are seeking an exceptional Principal Business Analyst to serve as the strategic architect and controller of Bill of Materials (BOM) structures and product lifecycle management within Oracle's Fusion environment. This is a critical role that directly impacts Oracle's ability to deploy cloud infrastructure systems globally and meet aggressive execution timelines for our Networking and Standalone Hardware products.

In this role, you will be the definitive authority on product data integrity, managing complex BOM structures from engineering development through manufacturing to End of Life. Your decisions will ensure that Oracle's infrastructure products are accurately defined, compliant, and ready for worldwide deployment. This is highly complex work where precision, strategic thinking, and cross-functional leadership are essential to success.

Responsibilities

Strategic Product Lifecycle Management

• Plan and execute comprehensive product release activities, ensuring Networking and Standalone Hardware products transition effectively from engineering development to internal and external manufacturers on schedule

• Manage end-to-end product lifecycle including new product introductions, sustaining releases, and End of Life transitions

• Communicate major milestones and critical issues that significantly impact program execution to Product Teams and senior leadership

BOM Architecture & Data Governance

• Create, maintain, and control Bill of Materials (BOMs) for multiple system configurations, options, and Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) within Fusion environment

• Serve as the single source of truth for product structure and configuration management

• Create and manage manufacturing parts with precise attribution, handling large volumes of corporate data from internal product teams and external supplier sources

• Ensure BOM accuracy, compliance, and alignment with engineering specifications and manufacturing requirements

Change Management Leadership

• Lead cross-functional Change Management teams to evaluate, prioritize, and implement product changes

• Create, manage, and process Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), Manufacturer Change Orders (MCOs), Deviations, and Product Declarations

• Define change governance processes and decision criteria to balance product improvement with manufacturing stability

• Communicate release schedules and change status to product teams and contract manufacturers with clarity and precision

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Process Excellence

• Represent coordination functions to resolve complex process issues across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality organizations

• Partner with contract manufacturers to ensure seamless product transitions and ongoing support

• Develop training materials and job aids to standardize processes and improve team capability

• Drive continuous improvement in product data management and release processes

Leadership & Mentorship

• Set strategic objectives and accurately estimate time, resources, and effort required for complex initiatives

• Mentor Business Analysts and cross-functional product team members on BOM management, change control, and product lifecycle best practices

• Establish standards and best practices for product data management across the organization

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Computer Science, Economics, Engineering, or related field

• 7+ years of progressive experience in product lifecycle management, BOM management, or related business analysis roles

• Proven experience managing complex product structures in enterprise systems (Fusion, Oracle Cloud, ERP systems)

• Oracle Fusion Product Development is required

• Demonstrated track record managing Engineering Change Orders and cross-functional change management processes

Technical Skills

• Deep expertise in Bill of Materials structures, configuration management, and product data management

• Strong proficiency with Oracle Fusion or similar enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems

• Experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools and methodologies

• Understanding of hardware manufacturing processes and supply chain operations

Core Competencies

• Exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills with systematic problem-solving approach

• Strategic mindset balanced with meticulous attention to detail and data accuracy

• Outstanding communication skills - ability to articulate complex technical and business information to diverse stakeholders including engineering, manufacturing, finance, and executive leadership

• Strong project management capabilities - ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives with competing priorities

• Leadership presence - ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority

• Process orientation - natural inclination to standardize, document, and improve workflows

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in cloud infrastructure, data center hardware, or networking products

• Familiarity with contract manufacturing environments

• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies in product development environments

Disclaimer:

Certain US customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization and occupational health mandates.

Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only

US: Hiring Range in USD from: $75,000 to $178,100 per annum. May be eligible for bonus and equity.

Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect Oracle's differing products, industries and lines of business.

Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity.

Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following:

1. Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion

2. Short term disability and long term disability

3. Life insurance and AD&D

4. Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)

5. Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts

6. Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits

7. 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match

8. Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation.

9. 11 paid holidays

10. Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours.

11. Paid parental leave

12. Adoption assistance

13. Employee Stock Purchase Plan

14. Financial planning and group legal

15. Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance

The role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted.

Career Level - IC4

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