Senior Manager, Federal – Software Investment Advisory

Job Description

Builds relationships with Oracle customers and advises on their Oracle investments. Acts as the primary interface for Software Investment Advisory (SIA) to assigned Oracle Accounts by providing direction and specialist knowledge in licensing and subscriptions to maximize value creation. Develops constructive stakeholder relationships, which involves direct interaction with different Oracle lines-of-business and Oracle customers. Drives the discussion and acts as a change management catalyst and a key interface and bridge between the various stakeholders.

University degree or equivalent combination of studies and experience. Demonstrated expertise in area of specialization. Experience managing, strengthening and broadening key client relationships. Ability to take a big picture view to think and act strategically. Cross-cultural and cross-functional mindset to operate in a multi-cultural environment. Proven analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to communicate your findings with impact. Typically 8 plus years of professional experience.

Career Level – IC4

Responsibilities

The Role:

Responsible for proactively delivering Oracle Software Investment Advisory’s services to Oracle customers, including Federal accounts.

Advises Oracle Customers on licenses and subscriptions to align with their present and future needs:

Advises our Customers on their current Oracle entitlements, including guidance on how to rationalize and maximize the value of their investment

Supports our Customers in understanding their transition of on-premises usage to Cloud

Provides best practice guidance and education on cost management and optimization in Customers’ Oracle cloud environment(s).

Scope:

Partners with other Oracle lines of business: Sales, Account Directors, Product Management, Deal Management, etc.

Reports to functional manager

Works in assigned Account(s), including Federal accounts among other industries

Responsibilities

Responsible for taking ownership of a portfolio of strategic Oracle Customers, understanding their specific needs, and presenting appropriate recommendations

Responsible for governance, which involves designing processes, procedures and long term technology road map to maximize value creation in accordance with Software Investment Advisory’s objectives

Personally meets with high-profile customers and provides them with the information and insight they need to take the best decisions about their Oracle investment

Drives strategic discussion with multiple stakeholders at various levels (including C level) and delivers professional presentations

Builds strong relationship internally and externally and acts as a facilitator for the flawless execution of Software Investment Advisory’s services

Owns the success of your activity against KPIs such as customer satisfaction, activity outcomes and service delivery timelines

Creates systematic business planning, monitoring and reporting of your activity for assigned areas

Operates in line with Oracle’s processes/procedures & core values

Supports peers in acquiring experience (e.g. customer facing situations, new products, new services)

Personal development

Qualification

University degree or equivalent combination of studies and experience

8 years’ experience in a relevant role in the technology industry: consulting, account management, customer success, software asset management, vendor management, etc.

US Citizenship required to work with Federal Customers.

Competencies

Understanding of IT technical architectures and affinity with trends in enterprise software usage

Experience in managed software environment and subscription license entitlement (e.g. Cloud computing)

Ability to interpret and understand complex software deployment models (On-premise, Cloud and Hybrid), licensing and business practices and apply them to different scenarios

Experience in large and complex IT environments

Ability to work in a consultative manner with the appropriate level of technical understanding and experience to hold high level discussions and negotiations

Ability to create business cases using software deployment data and financial metrics such ROI, TCO and Payback periods

Ability to work on your own initiative and in many different and challenging environments

Strong communication, presentation, business writing and professional skills, including being able to liaise with both technical/ business & internal/ external contacts

Ability to influence senior stakeholders in order to gain credibility quickly, inspire trust and confidence

Ability to determine client needs with innovative approaches

Logical approach to data analysis

Advanced spreadsheet capability

Fluent in English, other languages dependent on the market / region

FinOps, TBM, OCI, ITIL, CSAM, ITAM, CISA or other technology-specific certifications preferred

Experience in working with Federal customers is strongly preferred

Percentage of travel may be required. Ability to work remote.

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: from $87,000 to $178,200 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.

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