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University of California Office of the President · 13 hours ago

Financial Applications Product Manager - REMOTE IN CALIFORNIA

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$175K/yr - $195K/yr

10+ years exp

The University of California, Office of the President is a leading institution dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and public service. The Financial Applications Product Manager will oversee the product strategy and technology roadmap for financial and budget applications, collaborating with various stakeholders to drive innovation and operational efficiency.

EducationHigher EducationProfessional Services

No H1B

Responsibilities

Define and maintain the technology strategy and roadmap for financial and budget systems including Oracle Financials (ERP, FCCS, EPBCS, ARCS, EDMCS). Align system capabilities with business goals, compliance requirements, and industry best practices. Lead the modernization of legacy financial and budget applications, adopting cloud-based and SaaS solutions. Collaborate with IT, Finance, and Budget leadership to drive continuous process improvements and automation

Act as a liaison between Finance, Budget, IT, Procurement, and Accounting teams to prioritize initiatives based on business impact, operational efficiency, and compliance needs. Advocate for finance and budget users, ensuring seamless user experiences and optimal system performance. Work closely with IT architects and developers to define solution designs. Collaborate with campus locations, systemwide budget offices, and UCOP finance teams to ensure alignment with UC system-wide financial and budget policies

Direct the business analysts to gather and document functional business requirements and align solution delivery with product and business objectives. Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to gather input, resolve conflicts, and build consensus on product direction and priorities. Manage business analysts and work closely with business leaders and IT professionals to develop technical requirements, anticipate service needs, streamline/automate processes, assess service quality, and improve service offerings

Work closely with business leaders and IT professions to deliver effective change management efforts, including stakeholder training and communication. Ensure milestones and deliverables are met by coordinating with internal and external teams. Work with third-party vendors and supplier Oracle to implement best-in-class solutions

Define and maintain roadmap for the ongoing maintenance, enhancement, and support of finance and budget systems including Oracle Financials, Oracle Budgeting & Planning (EPBCS). Provide support to engineering teams for troubleshooting financial and budgetary data discrepancies. Ensure compliance with UC system-wide financial and budget policies and regulations. Identify opportunities to automate financial and budget processes, improve forecasting accuracy, and optimize cost allocations

Maintain product documentation, user guides, and business process workflows for financial and budget applications. Generate reports on system performance, adoption, and user feedback. Provide periodic updates to executive leadership on budget system enhancements and financial technology initiatives

Qualification

Product ManagementOracle FinancialsFinancial TechnologyCloud-based ApplicationsFinancial Data IntegrationBudgeting MethodologiesProcess AutomationAnalytical SkillsPeople ManagementAgile/ScrumITILLean Six SigmaCommunication Skills

Required

Min 10 years of relevant experience, inclusive of at least 5 years of experience as a Product Manager, Senior Business Analyst, or similar role focused on financial and budget applications

Demonstrated experience providing product management leadership for finance management technology including cloud-based financial applications and financial/budget data integration

Expertise in financial administration, particularly within the financial technology sector

Familiarity with financial audit requirements for enterprise systems

Experience leading financial and budget system implementations, upgrades, and process automation projects

Proven ability to work with cross-functional teams, including finance, budget, IT, and executive leadership

Knowledge of budgeting methodologies, financial forecasting, and cost allocation strategies

Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated experience communicating effectively with senior executives

Demonstrated experience as a people manager, including direct supervision of staff, performance management, and day-to-day operational oversight

Bachelor's degree in Finance, IT, or related area and / or equivalent experience / training

Preferred

Experience as product manager for solutions which include Oracle Financials (ERP, FCCS, EPBCS, ARCS, EDMCS)

Experience working in higher education or large enterprise environments

Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies, ITIL, and Lean Six Sigma

Familiarity with higher education budget processes, systemwide budget systems, and financial reporting frameworks

Master's degree in Finance, Business Administration, IT, or a related field

Oracle ERP and Budgeting certifications (or relevant Oracle Cloud certifications)

Company

University of California Office of the President

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The Office of the President is the system wide headquarters of the University of California, managing its fiscal and business operations, and supporting the academic and research missions across its campuses, labs and medical centers.

Oakland, California, USA

1001-5000 employees