Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) Techno-Functional Consultant

Job Title / Designation: Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) Techno-Functional Consultant

Number of Vacancies: 1

Functional Area: Oracle Sales

Industry: IT Software

Location of Job: Kenya

Salary Offered: Negotiable

Industry: IT Software

Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

Contact Person: HR Manager. careeruganda@sybyl.com

Job Profile:

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) Techno-Functional Consultant to join our dynamic IT team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong blend of technical expertise in Oracle EBS development tools and a deep understanding of its functional modules. This role is critical in supporting, enhancing, and implementing Oracle EBS solutions to meet our evolving business needs. The consultant will act as a bridge between business users and functional & technical teams, and ensuring the effective support of the EBS system, configuration, customization, and maintenance of our Oracle EBS environment.

• Key Responsibilities:
  • Solution Design & Architecture: Design, develop, and implement solutions within Oracle EBS, including configurations, customisations, extensions, interfaces, and reports (CEMLI – Configurations, Extensions, Modifications, Localisations, Integrations).
  • Technical Development:
  o Develop and modify Oracle Forms, Reports, PL/SQL packages, procedures, functions, and SQL queries.
  o Create and maintain Workflow customisations and Business Events.
  o Develop and manage Integrations with other systems using Oracle APIs, Web Services, and other integration methodologies.
  o Utilize Oracle Application Framework (OAF) and Oracle Forms Personalization for UI enhancements.
  o Develop Discoverer reports and other reporting solutions as required.
  • Functional Configuration & Support:
  o Configure Oracle EBS modules based on business requirements.
  o Provide functional support, troubleshooting, and issue resolution for end-users.
  o Conduct functional testing (SIT, UAT) and support user acceptance testing.
  o Develop and deliver end-user training and documentation.
  • System Maintenance & Performance:
  o Monitor system performance and perform tuning as needed.
  o Manage Oracle EBS patching, upgrades, and cloning activities in collaboration with DBA teams.
  o Ensure data integrity and security within the EBS environment.
  • Documentation: Create and maintain detailed technical and functional design documents, test plans, user manuals, and other project-related documentation.
  • Project Management Support: Participate in project planning, estimation, and execution, adhering to project timelines and deliverables.
  • Collaboration & Communication: Work closely with IT colleagues, business users, external vendors, and consultants to ensure successful project delivery and ongoing support.
  • Problem Solving: Diagnose and resolve complex technical and functional issues, providing timely and effective solutions.
  Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.

Experience:

o Minimum of 3-5+ years of hands-on experience as an Oracle EBS Techno-Functional Consultant.

o Proven experience in at least 2 to 3+ full life cycle Oracle EBS implementations or major upgrade projects.

o Strong functional knowledge of key Oracle EBS modules, such as:

 Human Capital Management (HR, Payroll, SSHR) – Highly Desired

 Supply Chain Management (PO, OM, INV, Warehouse management) – Highly Desired

 Financials (GL, AP, AR, FA, CE, CM)

 Projects (PA)

• Technical Proficiency:

o Expertise in SQL, PL/SQL, Oracle Forms, Oracle Reports.
o Strong experience with Oracle Workflow and XML Publisher (BI Publisher).
o Proficiency in Oracle Application Framework (OAF) and OAF Personalizations/Extensions.
o Experience with Oracle APIs and Web Services for integrations.
o Familiarity with Concurrent Programs, Value Sets, Flexfields.
o Knowledge of Discoverer, Toad, SQL Developer, or similar tools.
o Basic understanding of Oracle EBS architecture and database concepts.
• Soft Skills:
o Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
o Strong communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
o Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
o Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
o Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
o Customer-focused approach with a commitment to delivering high-quality solutions.

Preferred Qualifications (Nice-to-Have):
• Oracle certifications in relevant EBS modules or technologies.
• Experience with Oracle Cloud applications (e.g., ERP Cloud) or a roadmap to transition.
• Knowledge of shell scripting, Java, or other programming languages.
• Experience with data migration tools (e.g., SQL*Loader, FNDLOAD).
• Familiarity with ITIL framework and best practices.

Working Conditions:
• Full-Time
• May require working flexible hours or on-call support during critical periods, system upgrades, or project phases.