Oracle Database Solution Architect

Delan Associates, Inc
  • St. Louis, MO
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    We are seeking an experienced Oracle Database Solution Architect to lead complex, large-scale enterprise transformation programmes. The ideal candidate will combine strong Oracle/enterprise architecture expertise with exceptional programme leadership, stakeholder management, and delivery governance capabilities.

    This role involves working closely with senior leadership (including VP-level stakeholders), requiring excellent communication, proactive mindset, and strong execution ownership.

    Key Responsibilities

    Own end-to-end delivery across multi-region / multi-zone technology teams and programmes

    Define and embed programme governance including:

    Planning cadences

    RAID management

    Quality controls

    Escalation frameworks

    Lead integrated planning across Agile and Waterfall workstreams, ensuring:

    Scope alignment

    Resource planning

    Cross-team dependency management

    Ensure delivery timelines, quality standards, governance compliance, and customer/internal expectations are met under strict deadlines

    Drive continuous improvement across delivery processes, tools, and operational efficiency

    Establish clear communication strategy across programmes, including:

    Executive reporting

    Cross-functional updates

    Stakeholder communication frameworks

    Facilitate workshops and requirements discovery sessions to align teams on value-driven business outcomes

    Apply strong technical depth across:

    Architecture

    Cloud platforms

    Enterprise systems to evaluate risks, challenge estimates, and support trade-off decisions

    Ensure all deliverables align with:

    Enterprise architecture standards

    Security requirements

    Regulatory compliance obligations

    Foster a high-performance, inclusive delivery culture with:

    Strong accountability

    Psychological safety

    Team wellbeing focus

    Act as a role model across delivery teams with proactive leadership mindset and ownership culture

    Required Skills & Experience

    12–18+ years of overall technology delivery experience

    Minimum 5+ years in senior programme / delivery leadership roles

    Strong consulting background:

    Client advisory

    Engagement shaping

    Commercial / pre-sales / bid contribution

    Proven experience delivering large-scale, multi-geography technology programmes from initiation to BAU transition

    Strong technical background in:

    Oracle ecosystems (preferred)

    Enterprise architecture

    Cloud platforms / enterprise systems

    Experience in:

    Digital transformation programmes

    Cloud migration initiatives

    Enterprise application modernization

    Excellent executive-level communication & stakeholder management skills

    Experience managing:

    External vendors

    System integrators

    Third-party delivery partners

    Exposure to regulated industries (Preferred):

    BFSI

    Capital Markets

    Large enterprise transformation environments

    Familiarity with Oracle-based enterprise applications:

    WebLogic

    Oracle cloud transformation initiatives

    Understanding of enterprise technology layers:

    Infrastructure layer

    Virtualization layer

    Application layer

    Exposure to Microsoft Azure services:

    Virtual Machines

    Azure Storage

    App Services

    Azure Databases

    Preferred Attributes

    Strong leadership presence and executive influence capability

    Highly proactive, structured, and outcome-driven mindset

    Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability

    Comfortable working in ambiguous, fast-paced environments

    Strong collaboration across global teams and stakeholders

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSt. Louis, MO

    Skills

    • Agile Programming Methodologiesunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Continuous Deployment/Deliveryunmatched
    • Continuous Improvementunmatched
    • Cross-Functionalunmatched
    • Database Architectureunmatched
    • Enterprise Applicationsunmatched
    • Enterprise Architectureunmatched
    • Geographyunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Oracleunmatched
    • Oracle Databaseunmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Quality Metricsunmatched
    • RAID Storageunmatched
    • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
    • Risk Analysisunmatched
    • Strategic Planningunmatched
    • Systems Analysisunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Waterfall Model of Software Developmentunmatched

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