Oracle

Snr Director-ProdDev

Posted On

April 16, 2025

Location

Bengaluru, Karnataka

Experience Level

Professional

Job Type

Permanent

Apply By

Oct. 13, 2025

Job Description

As the Sr Director of SaaS Applications Development and Platform Automation Services, you will be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive development and automation strategy that aligns with the programs’ overall goals and objectives with specific focus on global enablement and deployment of the Cloud Success Navigator. . You will drive the automation initiatives across various business functions, focusing on time to value, improving operational efficiency, reducing costs, and enhancing customer experiences. This strategic leadership role requires a combination of exceptional communication, customer management, technical expertise, deep Oracle SaaS exposure, market knowledge, and operational acumen, along with the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional global teams across services, support and Product Development organizations.

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Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Leadership:

- Develop and execute a comprehensive automation and platform strategy that supports the organization’s objectives.

- Identify opportunities for platform-level automation across all areas such as Configuration Management, Data Management and Rapid Deployment models, ensuring alignment with the overall Cloud Success Navigator Strategy and objectives

2. Stakeholder Engagement:

- Collaborate with senior leadership, IT, operations, Product Development, Support Organizations to define deployment and automation priorities and establish KPIs.

- Communicate the vision, intent and benefits of platform-level automation to stakeholders at all levels.

3. Program Management:

- Oversee the planning, execution, and monitoring of development and automation projects for the Cloud Success Navigator ensuring timely delivery within budget .

- Implement best practices for project management and apply modern methods to enhance overall efficiency.

4. Technology Assessment:

- Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends related to automation, Generative AI, and machine learning.

- Evaluate and recommend automation tools and platforms that align with business needs.

5. Performance Measurement:

- Define metrics to measure the impact of automation initiatives on operational efficiency, cost savings, and customer satisfaction and experience.

- Utilize data analytics to drive continuous improvement and iterate on automation strategies.

6. Team Development:

- Build and lead a high-performing automation team, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

- Provide mentorship and professional development opportunities for team members.

7. Change Management:

- Drive organizational change by promoting a proactive and forward looking mindset across the team.

- Develop training programs for employees to enhance their understanding of emerging technologies and trends.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in , Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field;
20+ years of experience in technology, automation, or business management, with a minimum of 10+ years in a leadership role.
Proven track record of driving successful SaaS and technology initiatives and managing large-scale programs and teams globally.
Strong knowledge of automation technologies, AI, Gen AI machine learning, and Oracle cloud-based solutions across SaaS and OCI.
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and drive change at all organizational levels.
Strong leadership capabilities with experience managing diverse

Role Attributes

Innovation and Digital Transformation:

Predicts changes in customer expectations and takes advantage of opportunities to innovate and re-shape the digital propositions
Builds long-term business value and creates a culture of innovation and encourages entrepreneurship
Strategically develops a range of options or paths to achieve business objectives within a changing environment
Ability to guide the customer through their digital transformation

Strategic Leadership & Thinking:

Establishes and demonstrates authentic and strategic leadership across internal and external stakeholders.
Builds internal and external reputation as a strategic business leader and thinker that inspires and empowers others toward achievement of strategies and objectives of the Oracle Cloud Success Navigator.

Oracle Cloud Lifecycle Experience:

Demonstrated understanding of the Oracle Cloud Lifecycle
Knowledge of the Cloud Lifecycle elements and resourcing requirements from the initial engagement, design, scoping, configuration, testing, go-live and run, maintain and evolve
Experience with Cloud implementation methodologies and upgrade release lifecycles

Leading with Integrity:

Commitment to ethical leadership practices and integrity in coaching interactions
Adherence to professional standards, confidentiality, and respect for diversity and inclusion
Experience in coaching and developing individuals and teams
Ability to identify leadership strengths and areas for improvement in the team

Collaborating across Oracle:

Fosters collaboration between business leaders globally
Facilitates consensus among diverse stakeholders with opposing viewpoints on critical issues
Drive a diverse and inclusive culture throughout the organization, while instilling a sense of common purpose, joint mission, and mutual responsibility to create and support business outcomes
Aligns strategic priorities of their own area with the direction and priorities of the broader organization

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Drive operational performance goals and will be responsible for achieving quarterly targets in terms of renewal rates to maximize revenue and minimize cancellations. Build team, improve internal processes and systems to achieve operational performance that meets or exceeds goals. Establish and measure group goals and team performance against specific target objectives. Participate in strategic and tactical planning for the division. Builds on going customer relationships to drive renewals, maximize timely renewals and up sell to the client. Owns resolution of client issues acting independently. Plans regional coverage and staffing models. Interfaces with virtual team to accomplish goals. Builds and maintains strong relationships with the highest levels internally and within clients.

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