Uber

Oracle People System Release & Environment Governance Lead

Uber$180K — $200K *
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of hands-on experience in Oracle Cloud HCM administration and configuration.
  • Proven track record in managing Oracle quarterly update cycles and patch deployments.
  • Hands-on experience with Visual Builder Studio (VBS) and Oracle Guided Learning (OGL).
  • Strong background in managing Oracle Service Requests and working with Oracle CSMs.
  • Experience coordinating end-to-end regression testing across multiple functional areas.

Responsibilities

  • Drive planning, execution, and sign-offs for quarterly Oracle Cloud HCM updates and patches.
  • Evaluate release impacts and collaborate with Pod Leads on roadmap intake.
  • Lead mandatory testing and coordinate defect resolution prior to production deployment.
  • Oversee instance planning and maintain configuration parity across environments.
  • Schedule and execute Production-to-Test refreshes with minimal downtime.
  • Manage Oracle Service Requests and communicate platform health issues.
  • Lead cross-module development leveraging Visual Builder Studio for optimized workflows.

Benefits

  • Participation in Uber's bonus program.
  • Potential eligibility for equity awards.
  • Opportunity to enroll in a 401(k) plan.
  • Access to various employee benefits.
Full Job Description
Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

ABOUT THE ROLE

This role owns end-to-end environment governance, quarterly release management, and cross-module platform capabilities across Uber's Oracle Cloud HCM ecosystem. This role oversees instance planning, P2T refreshes, patch deployment, and regression testing while serving as the primary liaison for Oracle SRs and platform health. Additionally, they lead technical development for cross-module configurations-including Visual Builder Studio (VBS), Oracle AI Agent Studio, Fast Formulas, and Oracle Guided Learning (OGL)-to drive continuous automation and platform optimization.

RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Quarterly Release & Patch Management
  • Update Lifecycle Ownership: Drive end-to-end planning, execution, and go-live sign-offs for Oracle Cloud HCM quarterly updates (A, B, C, D cycles) and regular patch deployments.
  • Impact & Feature Analysis: Review Oracle "What's New" release notes to evaluate impact, identify mandatory vs. opt-in capabilities, and partner with Pod Leads (Payroll, Comp, Core HR) on intake roadmaps.
  • Regression & Readiness: Lead the 2-week mandatory testing window across Stage/Test environments, coordinating regression testing scripts and defect resolution before production deployment.
2. Environment Governance & Instance Strategy
  • Environment Synchronization: Oversee instance planning and maintain the cross-environment "Pod Map" (Dev, Test, Stage, Prod) to ensure configuration parity and prevent deployment issues.
  • P2T Refresh Strategy: Schedule and execute Production-to-Test (P2T) refreshes, ensuring in-progress configurations are safely backed up and teams experience minimal downtime.
  • Maintenance & Vendor Liaison: Manage Oracle Service Requests (SRs), coordinate with Oracle CSMs on platform health, and communicate weekly maintenance windows and outages across HR and Finance.
3. Cross-Module Platform Development & Innovation
  • Technical Configuration Leadership: Lead hands-on cross-module development using Visual Builder Studio (VBS) to design and optimize user interfaces and workflows.
  • AI & Automation Integration: Drive implementation and governance for modern platform capabilities, including Oracle AI Agent Studio, Fast Formulas, and Oracle Guided Learning (OGL).
  • Platform Standards: Enforce disciplined change management, environment promotion standards, and zero-tolerance policies for undocumented production changes.


Basic Qualifications
  • Education & Experience: 7+ years of hands-on experience in Oracle Cloud HCM administration, configuration, environment management, and release engineering.
  • Release & Governance Expertise: Proven track record of managing mandatory quarterly Oracle update cycles (A, B, C, D), patch deployments, and P2T (Production-to-Test) refresh strategies across multi-pod environments.
  • Technical Proficiency: Hands-on experience developing and configuring with Visual Builder Studio (VBS), Fast Formulas, and Oracle Guided Learning (OGL).
  • Vendor & Ticket Escalation: Strong background managing high-priority Oracle Service Requests (SRs) and working directly with Oracle CSMs/Engineering.
  • Testing & Quality Assurance: Experience coordinating end-to-end regression testing windows across functional tracks (Payroll, OTL, Compensation, Core HR).


Preferred Qualifications
  • Deep process discipline with zero tolerance for undocumented configuration changes.
  • Familiarity or working knowledge with Oracle AI Agent Studio or emerging Oracle AI/GenAI capability frameworks.
  • Experience in shared Cloud HCM / ERP environments requiring cross-functional alignment with Finance and IT.


Responsibilities

For New York City, NY-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD $180,000 per year - USD $200,000 per year.

For Washington, DC-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD $180,000 per year - USD $200,000 per year.

For all US locations, you will be eligible to participate in Uber's bonus program, and may be offered an equity award & other types of comp. All full-time employees are eligible to participate in a 401(k) plan. You will also be eligible for various benefits.

About Uber

Uber Entertainment, Inc. is a privately held video game development company headquartered in beautiful downtown Kirkland, WA. Uber is currently developing Planetary Annihilation, a next generation real time strategy game of epic proportions.

Uber Careers

There has never been a better time to join our global team of Uber professionals—pioneers in the world of transportation and technology. Work you’ll do Join Uber’s industry-leading team to help drive forward the future of mobility and logistics for some of the world’s most dynamic cities and populations. Transform the way the world moves with the brightest minds at Uber, where innovation meets functionality to create solutions for everyday challenges. Lead from a unique position in the marketplace, at the intersection of technology, operational excellence, and user-centric design. Work with a global team of business and technology advisors to help clients and cities navigate their paths towards more efficient and sustainable urban transport solutions. Collaborate with a diverse group of Uber experts worldwide – a team dedicated to rethinking and improving the way the world moves. Introducing the Uber Innovation Hub We are building a market-leading team to pioneer advancements in transportation and logistics, ensuring Uber remains at the forefront of mobility solutions. Do innovative work Join a group of exceptional professionals where your skills in technology, leadership, and creativity can flourish. At Uber, innovation isn’t just a buzzword—it's the core of everything we do. Deliver targeted solutions through a depth and breadth of expertise and innovation that’s second to none, enhancing how cities, companies, and communities connect. Be part of a great team Engage with a wide-ranging technology stack and harness the unparalleled capabilities, global scale, and collective problem-solving skills of our diverse team. Future-proof your career Advance your career with Uber’s commitment to professional growth, offering extensive training, development, and certification support. Go as far as your ambition takes you with limitless job opportunities in a company that’s reshaping the world’s approach to transportation. Explore Uber’s approach to predictive maintenance ensures our fleet remains ready and efficient, reducing downtime and improving service reliability. Our end-to-end mobility solutions are transforming the way cities think about transportation, making Uber a key player in the future of urban mobility. The Uber Leadership and Innovation Alliance Our combined service capabilities, global scale, and joint solution development help overcome challenges and lead transformation in the transportation industry. Clients and cities around the globe look to Uber for new strategies and solutions to drive growth and innovation in the digital era. Stay connected Join Our Team Search open positions that match your skills and interest. We look for passionate, curious, creative, and solution-driven team players ready to redefine the world of mobility. SEARCH UBER JOBS Keep Up to Date Stay ahead with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who drive at Uber. READ CAREERS BLOG Job Alert Emails Personalize your subscription to receive job alerts, latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Explore the exciting and rewarding career opportunities that await at Uber.
Learn more about Uber
Size
29,300 employees
Market Cap
$48.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$6.7 billion
Founded
2009
5 Year Trend
+35.3%
Revenue
$11.1 billion
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