Head of Talent Acquisition - Enterprise Applications (Oracle) @ Version 1

Company Description

For over 28 years, Version 1 has partnered with leading global brands to deliver digital, cloud, and enterprise application solutions that drive business success. We are proud to be recognised as:

• Oracle Innovation Partner of the Year 2023 (EMEA)
• Microsoft Global Partner of the Year (Modernising Applications)
• AWS Collaboration Partner of the Year (EMEA)
• One of the Best Workplaces for Women in the UK & Ireland (2023)

With 3,500+ people and revenues exceeding €347m/£302m, Version 1 is a market leader in Oracle, Microsoft, and AWS consulting services – and one of the fastest-growing digital consultancies in Europe.

Job Description

Oracle ERP Cloud Project Manager

Ready to Lead the Future of Oracle ERP Delivery? Join Version 1 – Where Excellence Meets Opportunity.

At Version 1, we don’t just implement Oracle Cloud ERP – we transform businesses and empower careers.

As a Project Manager, you won’t just manage timelines and budgets – you’ll lead strategic change, influence enterprise success, and shape the future of digital transformation across the UK and Ireland.

Here’s why top-tier talent like you chooses Version 1:

• ✅ Award-Winning Excellence: Oracle EMEA Innovation Partner of the Year 2023. Microsoft and AWS Partner of the Year. Certified Great Place to Work for 10 years running.
• ✅ Real Impact, Real Recognition: You’ll lead high-profile Oracle Cloud ERP/HCM/EPM projects with full ownership, visibility, and support. Your success is celebrated through our Excellence Awards, profit share, and career acceleration programs.
• ✅ Growth Without Limits: With a dedicated Pathways Career Development framework, mentorship, and a generous training budget, your ambitions are not just supported – they’re expected.
• ✅ Culture That Cares: From enhanced family leave to ESG initiatives and flexible hybrid working, we put people first – always.
• ✅ A Team You’ll Be Proud Of: Join a 3,200+ strong powerhouse of consultants, technologists, and innovators who are passionate, collaborative, and driven by values.

This is more than a job. It’s your next big move. If you’re a dynamic leader with a track record in Oracle Cloud delivery, stakeholder management, and project excellence – we want to talk to you.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Successfully managing the delivery of Version 1’s Oracle Cloud ERP/HCM/EPM projects.
• Working with the customer to confirm scope and goals, objectives and business justification and secure resources (people and budget).
• Leading, overseeing the progress of project plans, in‑line with time, cost and quality.
• Managing customer expectations, to closely monitor and manage scope creep.
• Managing the agreed scope of the project, ensuring Change Requests are clearly identified, agreed with the customer for sign off prior to work commencing.
• Assisting the customer project manager with monitoring tasks and progress of customer specific activities.
• Controlling and reporting progress to the Steering Group/Sponsor, and internally within Version 1 senior stakeholders and escalating any issues.
• Continually assessing potential risks and issues.
• Monitoring and communication of decisions made by the customer.
• Closely monitoring and reporting on project budget and ownership for P&L targets against your projects.
• Leading an effective communication strategy for the project.
• Identifying inter‑dependencies between the various stakeholder groups to ensure all are aligned and risks are identified, mitigated and communicated.
• Ensuring appropriately skilled resources are delivering the project and managing the availability and performance of those consultants.
• Travelling to customer sites as required and permitted.
• Assisting in pre-sales and business development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Implementing Oracle ERP Cloud projects end to end.
• Delivery and implementation working for a consultancy / systems integrator.
• Leading and delivering multiple projects concurrently.
• Project Management experience in delivering complex Oracle Applications projects using Oracle AIM and OUM methods.
• Prince 2 or similar.
• Microsoft Project.
• Fixed price/budget, commercial and customer experience.
• Governance (Gate Control, Status Reporting).
• Scope management expertise.
• Stakeholder management, negotiation and communication skills (written/verbal) across all levels.

Additional Information

• Strong career progression & mentorship through our Strength in Balance and leadership programmes, including quarterly Pathways Career Development reviews.
• Significant training budget for certifications and further education.
• Version 1 Annual Excellence Awards & Call‑Out recognition platform celebrating achievement.
• Moments that matter & enhanced maternity/paternity leave policies to support your journey.
• Active ESG & CSR initiatives, allowing you to give back through fundraising, volunteering, and diversity, inclusion & belonging programmes.

Benefits

• Quarterly performance‑related profit share.
• Hybrid / Remote working flexibility.
• Pension, private healthcare, life assurance cover.
• Certified Great Place to Work for 10+ years running.

This is hybrid based with occasional travel to your nearest base office.

Ashley Billington, Head of Talent Acquisition – Enterprise Applications (Oracle Cloud - ERP, HCM, EPM)

+447840839370

We are an equal opportunities employer. Please refer to our Diversity & Inclusion statement located at: Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging | Version 1 Careers.

Please note: We have an internal recruitment team and do not accept agency candidates. If you want to join the team here at Version 1, get in touch with us directly!