Principal Business Analyst - Product Lifecycle & BOM Management

Oracle is a leading company in AI and cloud solutions, and they are seeking a Principal Business Analyst to manage Bill of Materials and product lifecycle management. This role involves ensuring product data integrity and overseeing complex BOM structures from development to deployment.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and execute comprehensive product release activities, ensuring Networking and Standalone Hardware products transition effectively from engineering development to internal and external manufacturers on schedule
• Manage end-to-end product lifecycle including new product introductions, sustaining releases, and End of Life transitions
• Communicate major milestones and critical issues that significantly impact program execution to Product Teams and senior leadership
• Create, maintain, and control Bill of Materials (BOMs) for multiple system configurations, options, and Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) within Fusion environment
• Serve as the single source of truth for product structure and configuration management
• Create and manage manufacturing parts with precise attribution, handling large volumes of corporate data from internal product teams and external supplier sources
• Ensure BOM accuracy, compliance, and alignment with engineering specifications and manufacturing requirements
• Lead cross-functional Change Management teams to evaluate, prioritize, and implement product changes
• Create, manage, and process Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), Manufacturer Change Orders (MCOs), Deviations, and Product Declarations
• Define change governance processes and decision criteria to balance product improvement with manufacturing stability
• Communicate release schedules and change status to product teams and contract manufacturers with clarity and precision
• Represent coordination functions to resolve complex process issues across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality organizations
• Partner with contract manufacturers to ensure seamless product transitions and ongoing support
• Develop training materials and job aids to standardize processes and improve team capability
• Drive continuous improvement in product data management and release processes
• Set strategic objectives and accurately estimate time, resources, and effort required for complex initiatives
• Mentor Business Analysts and cross-functional product team members on BOM management, change control, and product lifecycle best practices
• Establish standards and best practices for product data management across the organization

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Computer Science, Economics, Engineering, or related field
• 7+ years of progressive experience in product lifecycle management, BOM management, or related business analysis roles
• Proven experience managing complex product structures in enterprise systems (Fusion, Oracle Cloud, ERP systems)
• Oracle Fusion Product Development is required
• Demonstrated track record managing Engineering Change Orders and cross-functional change management processes
• Deep expertise in Bill of Materials structures, configuration management, and product data management
• Strong proficiency with Oracle Fusion or similar enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems
• Experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools and methodologies
• Understanding of hardware manufacturing processes and supply chain operations
• Exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills with systematic problem-solving approach
• Strategic mindset balanced with meticulous attention to detail and data accuracy
• Outstanding communication skills - ability to articulate complex technical and business information to diverse stakeholders including engineering, manufacturing, finance, and executive leadership
• Strong project management capabilities - ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives with competing priorities
• Leadership presence - ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority
• Process orientation - natural inclination to standardize, document, and improve workflows
• Experience in cloud infrastructure, data center hardware, or networking products
• Familiarity with contract manufacturing environments
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies in product development environments