Head of Talent Acquisition - Enterprise Applications (Oracle) @ Version 1
Company Description
Version 1 has celebrated over 28 years in Technology Services and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver solutions that drive customer success. Our expertise enables our customers to navigate the rapidly changing Digital-First world we live in. We foster strong partnerships with leading technology giants including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems, Snowflake, ensuring that our customers are provided with the highest quality solutions and services. We’re an Award-winning Employer Reflecting How Our Employees Are At The Very Heart Of Version 1 And What We Do. We hire people who share our values and reward those who display them; invest in us and we’ll invest in you.
* UK & Ireland's premier AWS, Microsoft & Oracle partner
* 3300+ employees; €350/£300m revenue
* 10+ years as a Great Place to Work in Ireland & UK
* Best Workplace for Women in the UK & Ireland by GPTW
* Best Workplace for Wellbeing in the UK by GPTW
Job Description
Oracle HCM Cloud Project Manager
Ready to Lead Oracle HCM Cloud Projects at the Top Level? If you're an experienced Oracle HCM Cloud Project Manager who is SC cleared or eligible, this is your chance to step into a role that’s not just about delivery — it’s about leadership, growth, and impact.
At Version 1, we’re a multi-award-winning Oracle Partner with over 700 Oracle experts globally, delivering ERP, HCM, and EPM solutions to respected organisations in the UK and beyond.
Why This Role?
* You’ll lead the delivery of complex Oracle HCM Cloud projects across multiple industries.
* You’ll grow — with a clear path to Programme Manager, Delivery Director, and even Practice Head.
* You’ll innovate — working with the latest Oracle Cloud tech in a digital-first, agile environment.
* You’ll be trusted — a high-visibility role with real ownership and autonomy.
Why Version 1?
* Award-winning: Oracle EMEA Innovation Partner of the Year 2023
* Certified Great Place to Work – 10 years running
* Global reach: 3,300+ employees, €347m/£302m revenue
* Supportive culture: Career coaching, training budgets, and recognition programmes
* Hybrid flexibility: Work remotely with occasional travel to your nearest base office
This is more than a project management role. It’s your opportunity to lead transformation, shape your future, and be part of something bigger. If you’re ready to take the next step in your Oracle career, let’s talk.
Oracle HCM Cloud Project Manager – Job Description
You will be:
* 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 and overseeing the progress of project plans in line with time, cost and quality.
* Managing customer expectations and monitoring scope creep.
* Managing the agreed scope of the project, ensuring Change Requests are clearly identified and signed 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 Version 1 senior stakeholders, escalating issues as needed.
* Continuously assessing potential risks and issues.
* Monitoring and communicating customer decisions.
* Monitoring and reporting project budget and ownership for P&L targets.
* Leading an effective communication strategy for the project.
* Identifying inter-dependencies between stakeholder groups to ensure alignment and risk mitigation.
* Ensuring appropriately skilled resources are delivering the project and managing consultant availability and performance.
* Travelling to customer sites as required and permitted.
* Assisting in pre-sales and business development opportunities.
Qualifications
You will have experience of:
* Implementing Oracle HCM Cloud projects end to end.
* Delivery and implementation experience for a consultancy / systems integrator.
* Leading and delivering multiple projects concurrently.
* Project Management with complex Oracle Applications using Oracle AIM and OUM methods.
* Prince2 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 across all levels.
Additional Information
Why Version 1?
* Strong Career Progression & mentorship through our Strength in Balance and leadership schemes with quarterly Pathways Career Development reviews.
* Large training budget for accreditations and relevant courses.
* Version 1 Annual Excellence Awards & Call-Out platform for recognition.
* Enhanced maternity & paternity leave policies; ESG & CSR involvement opportunities.
* Quarterly performance-related profit share; Great Place to Work accreditation; flexible remote/Hybrid options; Pension, Private Healthcare, Life Assurance.
This is hybrid-based with occasional travel to your nearest base office.
Contact
Ashley Billington, Head of Talent Acquisition – Enterprise Applications (Oracle Cloud - ERP, HCM, EPM)
+44 7840 839370
We are an equal opportunities employer. Please refer to our Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging statement 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 Version 1, please contact us directly.
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