HC Oracle Strategy Lead

This job posting is anticipated to remain open for 30 days, from 15-Oct-2026. The posting may close early due to the volume of applicants.

This exciting role serves as the Human Capital lead for Oracle HCM, driving the strategy, optimization, and delivery of technology capabilities that support core HR processes and the full employee lifecycle from hire through retire.. Partnering closely with Human Capital leaders, Global Process Owners, and Digital teams, this role translates business needs into scalable solutions that enhance the associate experience and improve operational efficiency.

What You'll Do:

• Own and maintain the Oracle HCM roadmap, capability vision, and enhancement backlog in alignment with Human Capital priorities and business objectives.
• Serve as the primary Human Capital partner to Oracle Digital product teams, defining requirements, priorities, dependencies, and roadmap execution.
• Lead evaluation, prioritization, and adoption of Oracle quarterly releases, assessing opportunities, impacts, and business readiness requirements.
• Partner with Global Process Owners and HC leaders to identify opportunities for process improvement, optimization, and innovation across the employee lifecycle.
• Prioritize Oracle enhancements and new capabilities based on business value, user experience, risk mitigation, and operational efficiency.
• Ensure alignment between Oracle capabilities, Human Capital operating model objectives, and future-state business processes.
• Represent Human Capital in Oracle governance, roadmap, and planning forums, advocating for HC priorities and strategic platform investments.
• Collaborate with Digital, EJ Labs, AI, Analytics, Gateway, and emerging technology teams to support an integrated end-to-end Human Capital technology ecosystem.
• Define and monitor success measures for Oracle investments, including adoption, operational outcomes, user experience, and value realization.
• Provide business oversight of Oracle HCM operations, support models, and managed services partners, ensuring platform stability, effective service delivery, issue resolution, continuous improvement, and alignment with Human Capital priorities and business objectives

Current Internal home-based associates please note: Even as a campus-based posted role you are eligible to apply and, if selected, you may retain your home-based status. However future business or regulatory needs may require on-site work and some roles may carry a preference for campus-based presence.

• ​​​​​​Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent related work experience.
• Minimum Experience 6-10 Years
• Deep knowledge of Oracle HCM Cloud capabilities, integrations, and release management.
• Knowledge of Oracle HCM Cloud capabilities, integrations, and quarterly release management.Knowledge of platform roadmap planning, backlog management, and product governance frameworks.
• Knowledge of managed services operating models, vendor governance, and service delivery practices.
• Knowledge of Human Capital transformation, operating model design, and enterprise process optimization.
• Knowledge of technology investment planning, business case development, and value realization methodologies.
• Knowledge of Digital product delivery methodologies and emerging technologies, including AI and analytics.
• Demonstrated ability to apply Oracle HCM knowledge to business strategy, operational transformation, and product roadmap decisions. Oracle Fusion HCM Implementation Professional certification in one or more HCM disciplines; certifications across multiple Oracle HCM modules (preferred, not required)
• Professional certifications in Oracle HCM Cloud, Agile, Product Management, Project Management, Lean Six Sigma, or related disciplines are a plus (preferred, not required)

Candidates that live within a commutable distance from our Tempe, AZ and St. Louis, MO home office locations are expected to work in the office four days per week.

Edward Jones does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Edward Jones' compensation and benefits package includes medical and prescription drug, dental, vision, voluntary benefits (such as accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness), short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage. Short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage are provided at no cost to associates. Edward Jones offers a 401k retirement plan, and tax-advantaged accounts: health savings account, and flexible spending account. Edward Jones observes ten paid holidays and provides 15 days of vacation for new associates beginning on January 1 of each year, as well as sick time, personal days, and a paid day for volunteerism. Associates may be eligible for bonuses and profit sharing. All associates are eligible for the firm's Employee Assistance Program. For more information on the Benefits available to Edward Jones associates, please visit our benefits page.