Oracle Cloud Testing and Cutover Lead, Temp

Company Overview

Pattern Energy is a leading renewable energy company that develops, constructs, owns, and operates high-quality wind and solar generation, transmission, and energy storage facilities. Our mission is to transition the world to renewable energy through the sustainable development and responsible operation of facilities with respect for the environment, communities, and cultures where we have a presence.

Our approach begins and ends with establishing trust, accountability, and transparency. Our company values of creative spirit, pride of ownership, follow-through, and a team-first attitude drive us to pursue our mission every day. Our culture supports our values by fostering innovative and critical thinking and a deep belief in living up to our promises.

Headquartered in the United States, Pattern has a global portfolio of more than 30 power facilities and transmission assets, serving various customers that provide low-cost clean energy to millions of consumers.

Job Purpose

We are seeking an experienced Testing and Cutover Lead to drive test planning, execution, and cutover activities for our Oracle Cloud ERP/EPM implementation. The ideal candidate will bring strong hands-on experience in large-scale Oracle Cloud programs, exceptional collaboration skills, and the ability to manage multiple moving parts in a fast-paced environment.

Test Strategy, Planning & Coordination

• Prepare and revise test strategy documents, SIT plans, and UAT approaches
• Define and manage the end-to-end test strategy, including SIT, UAT, Regression, and Parallel Testing
• Develop and manage test scenarios and scripts with full traceability to requirements
• Ensure testing tool setup and develop and maintain detailed test plans, scenarios, scripts, and traceability using tools like Azure DevOps (ADO), JIRA, and ALM
• Partner with System Integrators counterparts and business to coordinate and oversee all testing phases (unit, system, integration, user acceptance) though testing cycles
• Identify and prepare test data and participants, configure test environments, prepare/train participants and manage execution
• Manage defect triage, resolution, and final reporting of test outcomes

Test (SIT & UAT) Execution Management:

• Manage SIT and UAT cycles, including environment prep, data conversion extracts/loads/validations
• Monitor test progress and coordinate issue resolution across technical and functional teams
• Remediate integration and UAT issues; ensure stakeholder engagement and business participation
• Ensure traceability between requirements, test cases, and defects Define and manage the end-of-the-end test strategy including SIT, UAT, Regression, and Parallel Testing

Deployment / Cutover Planning and Execution

• Partner with SI counterparts to develop and maintain a comprehensive Deployment and Cutover Plan, detailing all tasks, dependencies, owners, and timelines
• Identify and coordinate cutover activities across Business, IT, PMO, and third-party teams
• Lead cutover dress rehearsals and dry runs; refine the cutover plan based on outcomes and lessons learned
• Define and document contingency plans in collaboration with Pattern workstream leads
• Work closely with stakeholders to validate cutover readiness and ensure alignment across functional, technical, and data teams
• Execute and facilitate real-time communication, issue resolution, and escalation management throughout the cutover window
• Provide regular status updates and reporting to leadership during test execution and cutover periods
• Support post-go-live stabilization and hypercare planning to ensure a smooth transition to operations

Governance & Communication

• Communicate testing and cutover status, risks, and issues to stakeholders regularly
• Prepare dashboards, defect metrics, and test summary reports for leadership
• Support transition-to-support and hypercare readiness post go-live
• Prepare and manage audit readiness for testing documentation for ITGC controls
• This is a temporary position until the end of March 2026, with option to extend.

Experience/Qualifications/Education Required

• Bachelor's degree in RF Engineering or related field
• 12+ years of technical implementation experience, Strong expertise in Oracle ERP/EPM Cloud applications
• Proven experience leading technical teams
• Deep knowledge of cloud integration patterns
• Experience with enterprise-scale implementations
• Technical architecture and design expertise
• Oracle Cloud certifications
• Experience with Energy & Utilities and/or Construction industry projects desirable
• Background in solution architecture, DevOps and CI/CD experience
• Change management expertise
• Oracle ERP Cloud architecture expertise, Cloud integration methodologies, API development and web services
• Experience in Security architecture principles, Data conversion strategies, Performance optimization techniques, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Risk management capabilities, Problem-solving abilities, Client relationship management, Agile development methodologies, Continuous integration practices
• Working in a SOX regulated environment and experience maintaining audit quality project documentation is required.
• Established proficiency in a variety of business applications, including but not limited to:
• High proficiency in Project Management software tools such as Jira, Smartsheet, AzureDevOps, MS Projects and Monday.com required
• MS Office Applications (Projects, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Teams, SharePoint) – Proficiency in VBA and Excel formulas preferred.
• Visio, Lucid or other process mapping software
• Demonstrated problem solving and communication abilities, including:
• Managing multiple deliverables with competing needs and resource requirements.
• Skill and toughness at driving resolutions and decision-making of complex conflicts/problems across a wide range of business stakeholders and interest levels.
  • Excellent organization skills and experience maintaining extensive and auditable documentation as needed
• Multi-cultural and multi-regional experience is highly preferred.
• Renewable energy industry experience is desirable.
• Ability to travel within the U.S. up to 5-10% of time.

The expected hourly pay range for this role is $60.00 - $75.00 USD. This range is an estimate and base pay may be above or below the ranges based on several factors including but not limited to location, work experience, certifications, and education. 

Pattern Energy Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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