Lead Solution Architect – Oracle EPM (Cloud & On Prem)

Our Purpose

Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we’re helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential.

Title and Summary

Lead Solution Architect – Oracle EPM (Cloud & On Prem)

Who is Mastercard?
Mastercard is a global technology company in the payments industry. Our mission is to connect and power an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere by making transactions safe, simple, smart, and accessible. Using secure data and networks, partnerships and passion, our innovations and solutions help individuals, financial institutions, governments, and businesses realize their greatest potential.
Our decency quotient, or DQ, drives our culture and everything we do inside and outside of our company. With connections across more than 210 countries and territories, we are building a sustainable world that unlocks priceless possibilities for all.
Overview
The Global Business Solution Center (GBSC) Tech team is looking for a Lead Solution Architect to drive our Oracle EPM architecture strategy across both on-prem and cloud implementations. The ideal candidate is highly motivated, intellectually curious, analytical with a passion for reliability, scalability and automation.
Role
• Lead Solution Architect – Oracle EPM (Cloud & On Prem)
• Serve as the architectural lead for Oracle EPM solutions, including FCCS, PBCS/EPBCS, ARCS, EDMCS, Narrative Reporting, and Hyperion (HFM, Planning, Essbase) on prem.
• Define and own the end to end Oracle EPM architecture, spanning finance close, consolidation, planning, forecasting, reporting, and master data management.
• Design and govern hybrid Oracle EPM architectures, integrating Oracle Cloud EPM with on prem Hyperion, Oracle ERP Cloud, data warehouses, and source systems.
• Lead Cloud migration and modernization initiatives, including Hyperion to Oracle Cloud EPM transitions, coexistence strategies, and phased roadmaps.
• Establish and enforce architecture standards and best practices for Oracle EPM configurations, data models, Calc Manager/business rules, security, and performance.
• Provide solution leadership for EPM data integrations, leveraging Data Management, EPM Automate, REST APIs, ODI, and custom integration frameworks.
• Partner closely with Finance, FP&A, Accounting, and Technology leaders to translate business requirements into scalable Oracle EPM designs.
• Lead design reviews, resolve complex architectural issues, and ensure solution quality, resilience, and auditability in regulated finance environments.
• Mentor solution architects and technical teams, provide hands on guidance during critical design and implementation phases.
• Act as a trusted advisor to leadership on Oracle EPM strategy, risks, cost optimization, and platform roadmap decisions.

 
All About You
• Expert level knowledge of EPM as a system architect / system lead
• Oracle EPM Cloud (EPBCS and/or FCCS strongly preferred)
• Hyperion on-prem exposure (HFM/Planning/Essbase)
• ERP + EPM integration architecture experience
• Finance process fluency + leadership skills
• Detail oriented with a passion for transformation
• Experience advising / strategizing Finance transformation projects

Desirable Capabilities
• Strong communication skills / experience communicating with senior leaders and executives
• Previous experience leading a global team
• Knowledge or experience in
• ARCS, EDMCS, Narrative Reporting
• EPM Automate/REST/API-first integration patterns
• Multi-geo / consolidation complexity
• Regulated environment controls/audit experience

Mastercard is a merit-based, inclusive, equal opportunity employer that considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We hire the most qualified candidate for the role. In the US or Canada, if you require accommodations or assistance to complete the online application process or during the recruitment process, please contact [email protected] and identify the type of accommodation or assistance you are requesting. Do not include any medical or health information in this email. The Reasonable Accommodations team will respond to your email promptly.

Corporate Security Responsibility

All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must:

• Abide by Mastercard’s security policies and practices;

• Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed;

• Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and

• Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard’s guidelines.

In line with Mastercard’s total compensation philosophy and assuming that the job will be performed in the US, the successful candidate will be offered a competitive base salary and may be eligible for an annual bonus or commissions depending on the role. The base salary offered may vary depending on multiple factors, including but not limited to location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Mastercard benefits for full time (and certain part time) employees generally include: insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance); flexible spending account and health savings account; paid leaves (including 16 weeks of new parent leave and up to 20 days of bereavement leave); 80 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time, 25 days of vacation time and 5 personal days, pro-rated based on date of hire; 10 annual paid U.S. observed holidays; 401k with a best-in-class company match; deferred compensation for eligible roles; fitness reimbursement or on-site fitness facilities; eligibility for tuition reimbursement; and many more. Mastercard benefits for interns generally include: 56 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time; jury duty leave; and on-site fitness facilities in some locations.

Pay Ranges

Purchase, New York: $179,000 - $305,000 USD