Oracle Database and Applications Product Manager

The Role:

• Oracle Database and Applications Manager
• Oxfordshire UK
• Hybrid role 3 to 4 days a week onsite required so you must be living in the area or willing to relocate with 1 to 2 months maximum
• Permanent or Contractor (Inside IR35 only) opportunity

Role Brief:

The Oracle Database and Applications Product Manager will manage the full lifecycle of Oracle database and application products aligning technical capabilities with strategic objectives. This position requires a blend of technical expertise in Oracle database management and applications cloud integration knowledge and strong product management skills to support a hybrid IT environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Oracle Database Management

• Oversee Oracle database projects and coordinate daily operations. Some hands on database maintenance is required to be performed by this role.
• Utilize advanced SQL and PL/SQL skills to manage data create stored procedures and optimize performance.
• Ensure all Oracle services received from Global IT meet or exceed requirements including backup and recovery strategies Oracle hardware lifecycles and daily systems performance.
• Ensure data security and compliance processes are performed adhering to regulations like GDPR and NIS2.

Application Architecture and Middleware

• Lead the assessment of Oracle Fusion Middleware components (WebLogic SOA Suite Oracle Identity Management etc..) and of hybrid environment solutions that bridge Oracle Cloud Infrastructure solutions and onpremises infrastructure.
• Oversee approved application development activities.

Product and Project Management

• Apply Agile Scrum and Waterfall methodologies to product and project lifecycles translating business requirements into user stories and prioritizing features.
• Develop and present product roadmaps that align with organizational goals and support strategic decisionmaking around Oracle database and application capabilities.

Technical Leadership and Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with engineering operations and support teams to ensure alignment with business goals.
• Communicate technical concepts to nontechnical stakeholders and manage feedback to improve product outcomes.
• Help influence and make strategic decisions to balance technical functionality with business priorities driving value and performance across Oracle database and application products.

Skills Brief:

• Significantexperience in Oracle database management Oracle cloud infrastructure or Oracle fusion middleware.
• Strong technical expertise with SQL including Stored Procedures.
• Some experience with PL/SQL Oracle RMAN and performance tuning a plus not mandatory.
• Experience in cloud environments including Oracle Cloud Infrastructure with familiarity in AWS Azure or Google Cloud a plus not mandatory.
• Proficiency in Agile project management methodologies and experience with tools such as JIRA Confluence or Microsoft Project.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for engaging with crossfunctional teams and stakeholders at all levels.
• Strategic thinking with a proven track record of aligning technical capabilities to business goals.

Person Brief:

This role requires an individual with strong technical knowledge especially in Oracle database management Oracle cloud infrastructure or Oracle fusion middleware coupled with proven project management and communication skills.

The following are essential requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Information Technology Computer Science or a related field as an minimum with preference given to candidates with Masters level qualifications.
• Life sciences pharmaceutical or medical devices manufacturing environment experience is absolutely essential and only candidates with this experience will be considered.
• 5 years of experience in Oracle database management Oracle cloud infrastructure or Oracle fusion middleware.
• Strong analytical and problemsolving skills.
• Flexibility to work across multiple time zones and locations if required.
• Proven ability to make strategic product decisions that balance technical and business requirements.

Opportunity Brief:

This is an excellent opportunity to work with clients who are global leaders in their field helping to develop and improve upon industry leading technology solutions. SL Controls offers a supportive environment committed to employee development and wellness along with a competitive and rounded compensation package which rewards high performers.

Company Brief:

SL Controls are experts in the area of Equipment System Integration and System Support. We specialise in assisting our customers including many of the worlds top multinational companies in the medical device and pharmaceutical sectors achieve their Six Sigma and OEE targets.

Over the past 20 years we have grown our business from a Sligo based enterprise into an international business with additional offices in Galway Limerick Leinster and Florida USA.

We pride ourselves on our expertise in industrial IT integration and regulatory compliance in support of global end users OEMs and Technology providers.

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