Oracle Application Manager

Oracle Applications Manager (Oracle Fusion)Location: Fairfield, OH (onsite 3 days/week required)Type: Contract-to-hire preferred, open to contractor initially 6 – 12 monthsOverviewThis is less of a traditional manager role and more of a hands-on Oracle Fusion expert who can become the go-to resource for the business. The biggest need is strong Oracle Fusion knowledge and the ability to troubleshoot issues, support users, drive adoption, and help stabilize the environment post-implementation. Current EnvironmentOracle Fusion went live at 3 sites (out of 20 planned) in Fall 2025.Organization is currently in a stabilization and user adoption phase.Significant need for end-user support, training, and issue resolution.Working with an offshore MSP that currently provides support.One Oracle Analyst currently on the team.Approximately 300 Oracle Fusion users across Finance, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing. Key GapDeep Oracle Fusion expertise, ideally someone who has supported a post go-live environment.Needs to understand root-cause analysis and solve issues internally rather than simply routing tickets to the MSP.Looking for a technical Oracle resource, not a people manager.Must be comfortable owning support, troubleshooting, user training, and vendor coordination. What They're Looking For7+ years Oracle ERP experience with at least 3+ years of Oracle Fusion Cloud.Strong functional knowledge, ideally in Oracle Financials (GL, AP, AR, Fixed Assets, Cash Management).Understanding of Supply Chain and Manufacturing integrations.Experience managing MSPs or support vendors.Experience with:Incident managementChange controlQuarterly Oracle updatesSecurity roles and user accessUser training and adoption Culture / Personality FitStandex is not highly structured or process-heavy.Employees wear multiple hats and work independently.Someone from a large enterprise environment who expects significant support structure may struggle.Needs to be proactive, self-sufficient, and comfortable operating with ambiguity.Strong communication skills are critical as they will work directly with end users and business stakeholders daily. Day-to-Day ResponsibilitiesServe as the primary Oracle Fusion contact for end users.Support users through issues, training, and process questions.Manage and hold the offshore MSP accountable.Help transition support knowledge from the MSP to internal resources.Drive user adoption and reduction of workarounds/spreadsheets.Perform root-cause analysis and coordinate fixes.Partner with business users across Finance, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing.Help shape the Oracle roadmap as additional sites are brought online. Must-HavesOracle Fusion Cloud expertise (Techno/functional)Post go-live stabilization/support experience.User-facing support and training experience.Vendor/MSP management experience.Ability to work onsite in Fairfield, OH three days per week.Comfortable in a hands-on individual contributor role. Nice-to-HavesManufacturing industry experience.Multi-site environment experience.Spanish language skills.Oracle Financials specialization.Experience supporting Mexico-based operations