Director, Data Architecture - Oracle Cloud Infrastructure

Company: KPMG Careers
Location: Chicago
Posted on: June 1, 2025

Job Description:

KPMG Advisory practice is currently our fastest growing practice. We are seeing tremendous client demand, and looking forward we do not anticipate that slowing down. In this ever-changing market environment, our professionals must be adaptable and thrive in a collaborative, team-driven culture. At KPMG, our people are our number one priority. With a wealth of learning and career development opportunities, a world-class training facility and leading market tools, we make sure our people continue to grow both professionally and personally. If you're looking for a firm with a strong team connection where you can be your whole self, have an impact, advance your skills, deepen your experiences, and have the flexibility and access to constantly find new areas of inspiration and expand your capabilities, then consider a career in Advisory.KPMG is currently seeking a Data Architecture Director, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure for our Oracle practice.Responsibilities:

• Engage with KPMG team and customers to help position OCI Data Platform services while conducting discovery sessions and creating proposals.
• Support business development activities such as identification, proposal development, and other pursuit activities; work with the appropriate KPMG resources from other service lines/industries.
• Lead the delivery of OCI consulting services to ensure client satisfaction in OCI Data and AI projects.
• Design data modernization strategies and architecture for client solutions including Canonical modeling, Oracle Exadata/ADB and Data integration.
• Design data foundation for AI/ML and GenAI solutions.
• Design migration/modernization strategy for transitioning databases to OCI, including creating architecture blueprints and detailed documentation.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to project teams during implementation of OCI solutions.
• Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment.Qualifications:
  • A minimum of eight years of consulting and five years of experience in Cloud computing with OCI or other hyperscalers.
  • Bachelor's Degree.
  • Experience with 2 or more OCI projects related to data modernization and experience with estimations, resource plans, building proposals and managing teams.
  • Oracle Cloud Databases Certified Professional Certification, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Professional Certification is required, and Experience with Fusion Apps is a nice to have.
  • Hands-on architecture experience in designing and implementing complex OCI data architectures using Exadata/ADB; hands-on data modeling and data integration extremely preferred.
  • Familiarity with multi-cloud environments, working with DB@hyperscalers Azure, GCP or AWS preferred with proficiency in OCI DI, Dataflow, ODI, OML, Apex desired.
  • Strong leadership and team management skills.
  • Travel as required.
  • Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.KPMG complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges. If required, the ranges displayed below or via the URL below are specifically for those potential hires who will work in the location(s) listed. Any offered salary is determined based on relevant factors such as applicant's skills, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications and market considerations. In addition, the firm is proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, with options designed to help you make the best decisions for yourself, your family, and your lifestyle. Available benefits are based on eligibility. Our Total Rewards package includes a variety of medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and a robust suite of personal well-being benefits to support your mental health. Depending on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service, KPMG provides Personal Time Off per fiscal year. Additionally, each year the firm publishes a calendar of holidays to be observed during the year and provides two firmwide breaks each year where employees will not be required to use Personal Time Off; one is at year end and the other is around the July 4th holiday. Additional details about our benefits can be found towards the bottom of our KPMG US Careers site at "".KPMG LLP (the U.S. member firm of KPMG International) offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. KPMG is an equal opportunity employer. KPMG complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. The contains further information regarding the firm's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws. No phone calls or agencies please.KPMG does not currently require partners or employees to be fully vaccinated or test negative for COVID-19 in order to go to KPMG offices, client sites or KPMG events, except when mandated by federal, state or local law. In some circumstances, clients also may require proof of vaccination or testing (e.g., to go to the client site).KPMG recruits on a rolling basis. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the opportunity is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously to any role(s) for which they are qualified that is also of interest to them.
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