Role Title: Oracle Fusion HCM Solution Architect
We're looking for an Oracle Fusion HCM Solution Architect responsible for designing and overseeing the implementation of Oracle's Human Capital Management (HCM) Cloud solutions for UK public sector clients. This role requires a deep understanding of both business processes and technical architecture, guiding projects through the SDLC and translating complex solutions for diverse audiences for ensuring the successful delivery of complex projects
Your role
As an Oracle Fusion HCM Solution Architect, you'll be instrumental in providing impactful solutions to our clients. Your focus will be on the implementation of Oracle Fusion HCM modules
You'll need a deep understanding of all business processes across various Oracle HCM Cloud modules Core HR, recruitment, Learning, Talent Management, UK Payroll, Pension, OTL and Absence, backed by practical experience in the UK public sector. You'll also lead client engagements, discussing integrations, data migrations, and reporting across relevant modules. A key part of your role is translating complex Functional and technical solutions into clear insights for diverse audiences, from technical teams to senior management. You'll guide projects through the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), ensuring smooth delivery and top system performance.
Must have skills:
• 14+ years of progressive experience in IT, with a minimum of 8 years as a Solution Architect with Oracle HCM Cloud. A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is preferred, though equivalent experience will be considered.
• Deep subject matter expertise across the entire Oracle HCM Cloud suite, including Core HR, Talent Management, Recruiting, Onboarding, Absence Management, Time and Labor, Benefits, and especially Payroll and Payments for UK Legislation
• Expertise in Oracle's security framework, responsible for designing the overall security model and implementing role-based security, abstract roles, job roles, and data roles.
• Proven experience leading discovery workshops and design sessions, translating complex business processes into cohesive and scalable solution architecture.
• Proficiency with Oracle's integration tools, including Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC), HCM Extracts, BI Publisher, and Human Capital Management Data Loader (HDL).
• Strong technical and functional leadership skills to guide implementation teams and ensure the solution is built according to the architectural design.
• Expertise in designing and governing strategies for data migration, reporting, and integrations. Proven experience with the Parallel Payroll Run (PPR) process is a significant advantage.
• Comprehensive experience with the full Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) from requirements gathering to post-implementation support.
• Proficient in Redwood enablement and its tools for enhancing user experience.
• Hands-on experience with UK Public Sector clients is a key requirement.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to proactively identify and mitigate technical, functional, and security risks.
• Expertise in Agile/Scrum and Waterfall project management methodologies.
• Experience and desire to work in a global delivery environment.
• Preparation of Status reports with RAG, highlighting risks and mitigations and maintaining RAID log
Preferred
• Excellent communication and presentation skills are critical. You must be able to translate complex technical concepts into business terms for C-level executives and non-technical stakeholders, as well as provide detailed technical guidance to implementation teams.
• Work closely with the change management team to ensure the new solution is well-received and adopted by end-users
• Experience managing team size of 10+ would be a plus
Personal
Besides the professional qualifications of the candidates, we place great importance in addition to various forms personality profile. These include:
• High analytical skills
• A high degree of initiative and flexibility
• High customer orientation
• High quality awareness
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Responsibilities:
• Lead and execute the implementation of Oracle Fusion HCM for UK clients.
• Conduct System Integration Testing, support User Acceptance testing and Payroll Parallel Reconciliation (PPR) and support hyper care
• Utilize extensive knowledge of HCM technical tools, including HCM Data Loader (HDL), HCM Extract, BI reporting, Fast Formulas, and Payroll Batch Loader.
• Effectively discuss complex functional and technical solutions with diverse audiences, including technical, business, and management teams, walkthrough of Business Process Specification documents, Configuration Workbooks, Testing, Change Requests
• Lead customer discussions pertaining to integrations, data migrations, and reports related to Payroll, OTL, Absence, and other relevant modules
• Apply comprehensive knowledge and experience across the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) including Conference Room pilots (CRPs)/Playback sessions, training content preparation and imparting Training