Principal Oracle SCM Solution Architect

Principal Oracle SCM Solution Architect

YOU MUST BE SC CLEARED OR ELIGIBLE FOR CTC CLEARANCE. TO BE ELIGIBLE YOU MUST HAVE LIVED IN THE UK FOR THE LAST 3 YEARS.

This is an opportunity to move beyond implementation and become a trusted supply chain transformation advisor.

As a Principal Oracle SCM Solution Architect youll partner with senior business and technology leaders to solve complex supply chain challenges define enterprise-wide Oracle solution strategies and guide critical transformation decisions.

Working across some of the most ambitious Oracle Cloud programmes in the market youll combine deep supply chain expertise architectural leadership and commercial acumen to deliver lasting business value.

Youll join a highly regarded Oracle practice where your insight influence and leadership will directly shape client success practice growth and the future of our Oracle SCM capability.

Why This Role Exists

We are seeking a highly experienced Oracle Supply Chain Solution Architect to provide strategic solution leadership across complex Oracle Cloud SCM transformation programmes.

This is not a configuration-focused role. It is a senior advisory and architecture position for an individual who can engage confidently with executive business and technology stakeholders understand complex supply chain challenges and translate them into practical Oracle-enabled solutions.

As the lead supply chain advisor across a portfolio of Oracle Cloud clients you will shape transformation roadmaps guide critical design decisions influence programme direction and help organisations maximise the value of their Oracle investment.

Many of our clients operate within highly regulated and operationally complex environments where balancing business objectives compliance requirements and technology enablement is critical to success.

You will be comfortable operating independently at executive level navigating ambiguity facilitating complex decisions and providing confident leadership in programmes where risk complexity and competing priorities are commonplace.

You will be a trusted advisor a strategic thinker and a recognised authority on how Oracle Cloud can enable supply chain transformation.

Key Responsibilities

Solution Architecture & Advisory

You will:

• Lead Oracle SCM solution architecture across discovery design delivery optimisation and transformation engagements.
• Advise senior client stakeholders on supply chain operating models process design Oracle capabilities implementation approaches and business outcomes.
• Facilitate discovery workshops future-state design sessions solution option assessments roadmap planning and design authority discussions.
• Develop high-quality architecture artefacts including:
  • Solution option papers
  • Target operating model inputs
  • Conceptual solution designs
  • Roadmaps and transformation recommendations
  • Cross-functional impact assessments
• Shape end-to-end Oracle solutions spanning Supply Chain Procurement Finance Product Management Planning Order Management Reporting Integration and Data.

Design Governance & Delivery Leadership

You will:

• Assess design decisions across multiple workstreams identifying dependencies risks implementation complexity and downstream impacts.
• Provide architectural leadership to programme teams maintaining solution integrity throughout the delivery lifecycle.
• Support design governance activities and present recommendations to Design Authorities Steering Committees and executive stakeholders.
• Help delivery teams resolve complex process integration data and solution challenges.

Business Development & Growth

You will:

• Support pre-sales activities bids solution shaping demonstrations and client workshops.
• Translate business challenges into compelling Oracle-enabled solution propositions.
• Identify opportunities for account growth value realisation and broader transformation initiatives.
• Build and maintain trusted advisor relationships with supply chain executives CIOs programme sponsors and transformation leaders.

Capability Development

You will:

• Mentor consultants architects and solution leads across the Oracle practice.
• Develop reusable assets methodologies and best practices including:
  • Reference architectures
  • Discovery frameworks
  • Capability maturity assessments
  • Roadmap templates
  • Design decision frameworks
• Contribute to the ongoing growth and market differentiation of Version 1s Oracle SCM capability.

Qualifications :

What We Need From You

Oracle SCM Expertise

You will have:

• Extensive experience delivering Oracle Fusion Cloud SCM solutions in senior architecture advisory or programme leadership roles.
• Deep expertise across key Oracle SCM capabilities including:
  • Manufacturing (including Contract Manufacturing)
  • Inventory Management
  • Cost Management
  • Supply Chain Planning
  • Product Management
  • Order Management
  • Supply Chain Execution
• Strong understanding of how Oracle capabilities support end-to-end supply chain business processes.

Enterprise Architecture & Integration

You will have:

• Experience architecting solutions that integrate SCM with Procurement Finance PPM HCM EPM Analytics and Reporting platforms.
• Significant experience designing integration reporting extension and data migration strategies.
• Practical knowledge of:
  • Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC)
  • APIs and web services
  • OTBI
  • BI Publisher
  • Oracle Analytics Cloud (OAC)
  • Fusion Data Intelligence (FDI)

Stakeholder Leadership

You will have:

• Proven ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders across business and technology functions.
• Experience presenting architecture recommendations risks and strategic options to governance forums and executive audiences.
• Outstanding facilitation skills with the ability to bring structure clarity and momentum to complex discussions.
• Confidence operating as the senior client-facing representative on large Oracle transformation programmes.

Commercial & Consulting Capability

You will have:

• Strong consulting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to identify business value support account growth and contribute to winning proposals.
• Commercial awareness and a pragmatic approach to balancing business objectives delivery realities and solution design principles.

Particularly Valuable Experience

You will have experience within one or more of the following sectors or environments:

• Life Sciences
• Pharmaceuticals
• Biotechnology
• Medical Devices
• Other regulated manufacturing industries

You will have additional experience in:

• GxP-regulated environments
• 21 CFR Part 11 and EU Annex 11 compliance
• Electronic records electronic signatures and audit requirements
• Contract Manufacturing Organisations (CMO)
• Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations (CDMO)
• Batch manufacturing and lot genealogy
• Quality management and release processes
• Cold chain logistics and controlled distribution
• Supply chain planning demand planning S&OP and Integrated Business Planning
• Warehousing logistics and distribution operations

Direct industry experience in supply chain planning manufacturing logistics or quality functions would be particularly valuable.

What Success Looks Like

In this role you will:

• Quickly translate complex operational challenges into practical Oracle solution options.
• Connect business strategy process design data integration and technology architecture into a coherent transformation roadmap.
• Clearly articulate what Oracle can do what it should do and where process change or extension may be the better approach.
• Build credibility with senior stakeholders and guide organisations through difficult architectural decisions.
• Balance standardisation regulatory compliance user experience delivery risk and commercial pragmatism.
• Produce concise high-quality architecture outputs that accelerate decision-making.
• Leave clients with greater confidence in their transformation direction.
• Strengthen Version 1s Oracle SCM capability through leadership mentoring and the creation of reusable intellectual property.

Additional Information :

Why Join Version 1s Oracle Practice

• Join a global Oracle practice of 700 specialists supported by 500 certified professionals across the Oracle ecosystem.
• Work on large-scale multi-pillar Oracle Cloud transformation programmes for some of the UKs most recognised organisations.
• Collaborate with a high-performing market-leading Oracle team renowned for delivering complex enterprise transformation projects.
• Be part of an organisation that provides end-to-end Oracle services including consulting and advisory implementation integration cloud infrastructure and managed services.
• Leverage our deep Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) expertise to deliver scalable secure and high-performing cloud solutions for enterprise clients.
• Accelerate your career through our Strength in Balance and leadership development programmes supported by quarterly Pathways career reviews.
• Benefit from a substantial training and certification budget helping you stay at the forefront of Oracle technologies and industry best practices.
• Enjoy meaningful recognition through our Annual Excellence Awards Call-Out recognition platform and quarterly profit-share scheme.
• Influence testing strategy delivery quality and business outcomes across some of the UKs most significant ERP transformation programmes.
• Work with prestigious clients including organisations such as the Bank of England and Birmingham City Council.
• Take advantage of our flexible hybrid working model combining remote delivery with occasional client or hub-based collaboration.
• Access enhanced wellbeing and family support through our maternity paternity and Moments that Matter policies.
• Be part of a purpose-driven culture with opportunities to contribute to ESG CSR DEI volunteering and community initiatives that create a positive social impact.

At Version 1 youll combine industry-leading Oracle expertise meaningful career progression and the opportunity to deliver transformational outcomes for some of the worlds most recognised organisations.

Benefits include:

• 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)

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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!

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time

Experience: years
Vacancy: 1