Principal Architect, Planning Solutions

Your Role Accountabilities

OPERATIONS/PROJECT MANAGEMENT

• Define and Implement Planning Application, Business Data Architecture
• Define and communicate elements of architectural vision
• Oversee selection , development, implementation, deployment, support, and transition departmental and enterprise levels- Proactively plan for data contingencies, and design, recommend, implement, and manage changes under the guidance of senior management.
• Provide technical leadership to architects, developers and support team

STRATEGY

• Recommend long-term data solutions in accordance with an understanding of the methodology , architecture, business needs, and strategic success of the organization.
• Engage other technical subject matter experts across the WBD enterprise to solicit input, feedback, perspective, and (as appropriate) assistance .With the Managing Data Architect and the architecture team, research, monitor, evaluate, and publish/teach groups regarding relevant emerging technologies and trends internal and external to the organization on a regular basis

ANALYTICS

• Develop comprehensive performance analysis of business processes and review ways of improvement.
• Actively participate in stakeholder meetings with the goal of understanding all major projects and initiatives planned

Qualifications & Experience

• BS in Computer Science, Analytics, Operations Research, MIS, or equivalent education/training/experience. Advanced degree and/or certifications preferred.
• 15+ years of e xperience with the functional and operational aspects of Oracle EPM Cloud (SaaS) suite products application design, development of various application artifacts such as forms and rules, testing, troubleshooting (working in conjunction with Oracle Support as needed), pre- and post-implementation activities across the EPM Cloud product suite.
• Experience integrating EPM with other systems using Data Management, adaptors, etc.
• Experience in interacting with business users to analyze the business process and discovering requirements.
• Deep functional knowledge around financial systems and processes.
• Strong problem-solving skills (from an Applications/Functional/Operational perspective) with the ability to exercise mature judgement.
• Knowledge of EPM Automate; scripting a plus (Batch, VBScript, Python, and/or PowerShell).
• Ability to understand customer urgency and sensitivity of the problem, with strong verbal and written communication skills to speak confidently and communicate clearly with customers.
• Superb relationship building skills
• Work collaboratively w/small teams
• Ability to handle multiple assignments concurrently

Not Required but preferred experience

• 1+ years of post-MBA experience in a related field (entertainment or entertainment)
• Knowledge of and passion for media, entertainment, and technology industries (including key players, growth trends and drivers, new media models, industry structure, etc.)
• Experience working in a national or global company
• Some visualization tool knowledge would be helpful ( i.e. Tableau, Power BI)
• Comfortable in working in highly iterative and somewhat unstructured environment