Senior Oracle Cloud PPM Functional Consultant (Contractor)

Version 1 has celebrated over 26 years in the IT industry and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver IT solutions that drive customer success. Version 1 has several strategic technology partners including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems and Snowflake. We’re also an award-winning employer reflecting how employees are at the heart of Version 1.

We’ve been awarded: Innovation Partner of the Year Winner 2023 Oracle EMEA Partner Awards, Global Microsoft Modernising Applications Partner of the Year Award 2023, AWS Collaboration Partner of the Year - EMEA 2023 and Best Workplaces for Women by Great Place To Work in UK and Ireland 2023.

As a consultancy and service provider, Version 1 is a digital-first environment and we do things differently. We’re focused on our core values; using these we’ve seen significant growth across our practices and our Digital, Data and Cloud team is preparing for the next phase of expansion. This creates new opportunities for driven and skilled individuals to join one of the fastest-growing consultancies globally.

We are looking for an experienced implementation consultant who can lead and implement the Oracle Cloud Project Portfolio Management. The role will require capability in the key tasks of an implementation including:

• Requirements definition
• Process mapping/redesign
• Design and gap analysis
• Application configuration
• Functional support of technical activities such as data migration and integration
• Leading solution validation workshops
• Testing support
• Training delivery
• Post gives live support and other related aspects of functional implementation advice and guidance.
• Experience in financial services, local/central government and utilities advantageous.

• Oracle Cloud (SaaS): Project Financial Management, Grants Management and Project Execution Management
• Oracle E-Business Suite: Project Accounting, Billing & Costing desirable
• Oracle Cloud Reporting: Oracle Transactional Business Intelligence, Financial Reporting Studio and Smartview desirable
• Familiarity of the Oracle OUM and/or AIM methodology
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Experience of working effectively within a team
• Organised and self-motivated
• Ability to multi-task and priorities across concurrent projects may be required.
• Management of change requests through the development and testing lifecycle confirming to project management standards and scope
• Liaising with Oracle to ensure effective management of client SRs
• Ensure that clients are supported and kept up to date with latest Oracle Cloud quarterly releases
• Manage on-time project delivery and business expectations and ensure internal customer satisfaction
• Assist with risk management and change management on projects
• Advising clients on options, risks, and any impacts on other processes or systems
• Effectively communicating and driving project deliverables
• Completing tasks efficiently and in a timely manner
• Providing status and issue reports to the project manager/client on a regular basis

At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their well-being, professional growth, and financial stability. 

One of our standout advantages is the ability to work with a hybrid schedule along with business travel, allowing our employees to strike a balance between work and life. We also offer a range of tech-related benefits, including an innovative Tech Scheme to help keep our team members up-to-date with the latest technology. 

We prioritise the health and safety of our employees, providing private medical and life insurance coverage, as well as free eye tests and contributions towards glasses. Our team members can also stay ahead of the curve with incentivized certifications and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat. 

Our employee-designed Profit Share scheme divides a portion of our company's profits each quarter amongst employees. We are dedicated to helping our employees reach their full potential, offering Pathways Career Development Quarterly, a programme designed to support professional growth.