Company Description
For over 30 years, Version 1 has been a leading Oracle partner specialising in Enterprise Applications, delivering ERP, HCM and EPM solutions that enable organisations to transform and modernise their core systems.
Combining deep domain expertise with end-to-end delivery and managed services, we support some of the UK and Ireland’s largest organisations in driving business value through Oracle technology.
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Top-tier Oracle partner across Database, Platform, ERP, and Managed Services
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37 UKOUG awards over the last 3 years
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13 awards - UK Oracle User Group (UKOUG) Community Awards 2026 (4 Gold, 5 Silver, 4 Bronze)
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Certified Great Place to Work
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Recognised as a leader in AI & digital transformation consulting with global delivery footprint
With 3,800+ 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
Principal Oracle SCM Solution Architect
This is an opportunity to move beyond implementation and become a trusted supply chain transformation advisor.
As a Principal Oracle SCM Solution Architect, you'll 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, you'll combine deep supply chain expertise, architectural leadership, and commercial acumen to deliver lasting business value.
You'll 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:
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Lead Oracle SCM solution architecture across discovery, design, delivery, optimisation, and transformation engagements.
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Advise senior client stakeholders on supply chain operating models, process design, Oracle capabilities, implementation approaches, and business outcomes.
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Facilitate discovery workshops, future-state design sessions, solution option assessments, roadmap planning, and design authority discussions.
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Develop high-quality architecture artefacts including:
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Solution option papers
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Target operating model inputs
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Conceptual solution designs
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Roadmaps and transformation recommendations
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Cross-functional impact assessments
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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:
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Assess design decisions across multiple workstreams, identifying dependencies, risks, implementation complexity, and downstream impacts.
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Provide architectural leadership to programme teams, maintaining solution integrity throughout the delivery lifecycle.
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Support design governance activities and present recommendations to Design Authorities, Steering Committees, and executive stakeholders.
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Help delivery teams resolve complex process, integration, data, and solution challenges.
Business Development & Growth
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Support pre-sales activities, bids, solution shaping, demonstrations, and client workshops.
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Translate business challenges into compelling Oracle-enabled solution propositions.
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Identify opportunities for account growth, value realisation, and broader transformation initiatives.
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Build and maintain trusted advisor relationships with supply chain executives, CIOs, programme sponsors, and transformation leaders.
Capability Development
You will:
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Mentor consultants, architects, and solution leads across the Oracle practice.
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Develop reusable assets, methodologies, and best practices including:
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Reference architectures
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Discovery frameworks
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Capability maturity assessments
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Roadmap templates
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Design decision frameworks
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Contribute to the ongoing growth and market differentiation of Version 1's Oracle SCM capability.
Qualifications
What We Need From You
Oracle SCM Expertise
You will have:
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Extensive experience delivering Oracle Fusion Cloud SCM solutions in senior architecture, advisory, or programme leadership roles.
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Deep expertise across key Oracle SCM capabilities including:
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Manufacturing (including Contract Manufacturing)
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Inventory Management
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Cost Management
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Supply Chain Planning
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Product Management
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Order Management
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Supply Chain Execution
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Strong understanding of how Oracle capabilities support end-to-end supply chain business processes.
Enterprise Architecture & Integration
You will have:
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Experience architecting solutions that integrate SCM with Procurement, Finance, PPM, HCM, EPM, Analytics, and Reporting platforms.
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Significant experience designing integration, reporting, extension, and data migration strategies.
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Practical knowledge of:
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Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC)
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APIs and web services
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OTBI
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BI Publisher
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Oracle Analytics Cloud (OAC)
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Fusion Data Intelligence (FDI)
Stakeholder Leadership
You will have:
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Proven ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders across business and technology functions.
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Experience presenting architecture recommendations, risks, and strategic options to governance forums and executive audiences.
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Outstanding facilitation skills with the ability to bring structure, clarity, and momentum to complex discussions.
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Confidence operating as the senior client-facing representative on large Oracle transformation programmes.
Commercial & Consulting Capability
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Strong consulting and problem-solving skills.
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Ability to identify business value, support account growth, and contribute to winning proposals.
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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:
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Life Sciences
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Pharmaceuticals
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Biotechnology
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Medical Devices
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Other regulated manufacturing industries
You will have additional experience in:
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GxP-regulated environments
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21 CFR Part 11 and EU Annex 11 compliance
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Electronic records, electronic signatures, and audit requirements
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Contract Manufacturing Organisations (CMO)
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Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations (CDMO)
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Batch manufacturing and lot genealogy
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Quality management and release processes
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Cold chain logistics and controlled distribution
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Supply chain planning, demand planning, S&OP, and Integrated Business Planning
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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:
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Quickly translate complex operational challenges into practical Oracle solution options.
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Connect business strategy, process design, data, integration, and technology architecture into a coherent transformation roadmap.
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Clearly articulate what Oracle can do, what it should do, and where process change or extension may be the better approach.
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Build credibility with senior stakeholders and guide organisations through difficult architectural decisions.
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Balance standardisation, regulatory compliance, user experience, delivery risk, and commercial pragmatism.
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Produce concise, high-quality architecture outputs that accelerate decision-making.
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Leave clients with greater confidence in their transformation direction.
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Strengthen Version 1's Oracle SCM capability through leadership, mentoring, and the creation of reusable intellectual property.
Additional Information
Why Join Version 1's Oracle Practice?
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Join a global Oracle practice of 700+ specialists, supported by 500+ certified professionals across the Oracle ecosystem.
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Work on large-scale, multi-pillar Oracle Cloud transformation programmes for some of the UK's most recognised organisations.
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Collaborate with a high-performing, market-leading Oracle team renowned for delivering complex enterprise transformation projects.
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Be part of an organisation that provides end-to-end Oracle services, including consulting and advisory, implementation, integration, cloud infrastructure, and managed services.
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Leverage our deep Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) expertise to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performing cloud solutions for enterprise clients.
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Accelerate your career through our Strength in Balance and leadership development programmes, supported by quarterly Pathways career reviews.
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Benefit from a substantial training and certification budget, helping you stay at the forefront of Oracle technologies and industry best practices.
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Enjoy meaningful recognition through our Annual Excellence Awards, Call-Out recognition platform, and quarterly profit-share scheme.
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Influence testing strategy, delivery quality, and business outcomes across some of the UK's most significant ERP transformation programmes.
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Work with prestigious clients, including organisations such as the Bank of England and Birmingham City Council.
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Take advantage of our flexible hybrid working model, combining remote delivery with occasional client or hub-based collaboration.
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Access enhanced wellbeing and family support through our maternity, paternity, and Moments that Matter policies.
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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, you'll combine industry-leading Oracle expertise, meaningful career progression, and the opportunity to deliver transformational outcomes for some of the world's most recognised organisations.
Benefits include:
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Quarterly performance-related profit share
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Hybrid / Remote working flexibility
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Pension, private healthcare, life assurance cover
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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!
