Oracle Cloud EPM Analyst at The Kroger Co. in Blue Ash, Ohio

Job Description:

Location: Cincinnati, OH, Boca Raton, FL, or Charlotte, NC

**This role requires 2-3 days/ week onsite

We are seeking an experienced Oracle Cloud EPM Analyst to lead our support team and manage the monthly release cycle of our EPM software. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in EPM Cloud Modules, experience in implementing/supporting EPM Cloud, and an accounting/finance background.

Apply knowledge and skills to analyze, problem solve, configure, test, deploy, and support production applications of various size and complexity. Ensure security, compliance, and integrity of systems and data, and that assignments are delivered with the highest of quality and in accordance with standards. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.Required Experience:

• Functional/Technical knowledge of all EPM Cloud Modules.
• Experience in implementing/supporting EPM Cloud.
• Accounting/Finance background.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Any prior experience with project planning with medium size or medium level complexity projects
• 5+ years of experience in system analysis, design or programming and the associated development methodologies
• Ability to interact well in a team environment
• Passing score on a selected entry test for new hires (test selected based on project requirements)

• Associate Degree IS related field, or comparable work experience in an Information Systems position or related business position
• Bachelor's Degree IS related field, or comparable work experience in an Information Systems position or related business position
• 4+ years of experience in adjacent technologies

• Lead and manage day-to-day support activities, ensuring effective incident and change management.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to manage monthly EPM releases, ensuring timely and quality delivery.
• Provide architectural guidance for new projects, aligning with Kroger's architectural standards.
• Collaborate with Product Management to prioritize and deliver enhancement requests.
• Lead an offshore managed services team, overseeing support activities and ensuring adherence to support SLAs.
• Analyze release notes and determine testing coverage in partnership with business stakeholders.
• Educate business users on EPM monthly release notes and new functionalities.
• Perform many tasks independently and communicate with appropriate teams
• Partner with appropriate teams to deliver software solutions according to SDLC best practices
• Partner with appropriate teams to expedite issue resolution within defined SLAs
• Document the root cause of issues and implement improvements to prevent future recurrence
• Support and maintain applications utilizing required tools and technologies
• Provide support for applications during business hours and off-hours (24x7) as required
• Ensure change control, support ticketing, and bug tracking processes are executed following defined standards
• Establish priorities for application modifications in collaboration with key business stakeholders
• Develop functional, design, and programming specifications for application enhancements
• Complete estimates and work plans as appropriate for design, development, implementation and rollout tasks
• Test application bug fixes, enhancements, and new software releases
• Design, configure, code and unit test applications and utilities using SDLC best practices
• Ensure security, compliance, and integrity of systems and data
• Assist other personnel on assignments including mentoring or providing on-the-job training to other associates
• Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation