Materials Lifecycle Program Manager

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) is seeking a strategic and execution-focused program manager for Supply Chain Planning to manage all operations associated with product transitions. This individual contributor will drive end-to-end transition planning strategy, working with demand planning across all product lines to develop plans to mitigate risk and optimize inventory. 

The successful candidate will coordinate cross-functional execution across Product Line Management, Engineering, Demand Planning, Commodity Management, Procurement to deliver successful product transitions. This role requires strong program management, supply chain planning, and lifecycle management experience, with the ability to balance demand, supply, and inventory while mitigating operational risk

Disclaimer:

Certain U.S. based or U.S. customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization/occupational health mandates, and/or drug testing requirements.

Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only

US: Hiring Range in USD from: $102,300 to $209,500 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.
As part of Oracle's onboarding process and consistent with applicable law, US-based employees are required to complete identity verification, which involves the collection and processing of their biometric information. Accommodations to this requirement may be granted following an individualized assessment.

Product Lifecycle & Supply Planning 

• Lead transition planning activities for product lifecycle management, including Last-Time Buy (LTB) recommendations.  
• Develop and execute transition plans that balance customer demand, supplier commitments, and inventory objectives.  
• Partner with Product Line Management, Engineering, Demand Planning, Procurement to ensure successful product transitions with minimal customer impact.  
• Monitor supply availability and identify and implement risk mitigation strategies to maintain supply continuity.  
• Manage inventory throughout the product lifecycle to minimize shortages, excess inventory, and obsolescence.  
• Maintain and govern Bills of Materials (BOMs), ensuring accuracy, completeness, and configuration integrity. 
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and End-of-Life (EOL) planning to reduce material obsolescence. 

Supply Continuity & Risk Management 

• Coordinate cross-functional mitigation plans with suppliers, Commodity Management, Engineering, Materials, and Manufacturing teams to reduce operational risk.  
• Support last-time buy planning, inventory disposition, and supply continuity strategies throughout the product lifecycle.  
• Track key transition milestones and communicate risks, dependencies, and recovery plans to stakeholders.  

Cross-Functional Program Management 

• Drive alignment across Product Management, Engineering, Materials, and Procurement to meet transition objectives. 
• Facilitate program reviews, maintain action plans, and ensure timely resolution of cross-functional issues.  
• Develop executive-ready status updates, dashboards, and planning metrics to support decision-making.  

Process Improvement & Planning Systems 

• Leverage Oracle Fusion Cloud Supply Chain Planning (SCP) and other planning tools to support lifecycle planning, supply analysis, and inventory management.  
• Identify opportunities to improve planning processes, reporting, and operational visibility through automation and standardized workflows.  
• Analyze planning data to improve forecast accuracy, inventory health, and transition execution.  

 Preferred Qualifications 

Experience 

• 6–10 years of experience in supply chain planning, manufacturing operations, product lifecycle management, or hardware supply chain program management.  
• Experience managing End-of-Life (EOL), Last-Time Buy (LTB), or product transition programs.  
• Experience supporting complex hardware supply chains, contract manufacturing, and supplier management.  
• Experience working cross-functionally with Engineering, Product Management, Materials Execution, Demand Planning, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Operations.  
• Experience using Oracle Fusion Cloud Supply Chain Planning or similar enterprise planning solutions preferred.  
• Maintain and govern Bills of Materials (BOMs), ensuring accuracy, completeness, and configuration integrity. 

Technical & Functional Skills 

• Knowledge of supply planning, inventory management, manufacturing operations, and product lifecycle management.  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable recommendations.  
• Experience with ERP and supply planning systems, including Oracle Fusion Cloud SCM, Oracle EBS, SAP, Kinaxis, or equivalent planning platforms.  
• Proficiency with Excel and data analysis; SQL or reporting tool experience is a plus.  
• Ability to manage multiple complex programs in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.  
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with Power BI, Tableau, or other reporting tools is preferred. 
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills. 

 Core Competencies 

• Strong program management and organizational skills.  
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.  
• Ability to influence without direct authority across cross-functional teams.  
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving execution in a rapidly evolving environment.  
• Strong attention to detail with a continuous improvement mindset

Education

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience relevant to functional area or Master's degree in a relevant field is a plus.