Job Specifications
Permanent
Remote/London Oracle HCM Senior Manager
Location: UK (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Permanent The Opportunity
A leading transformation and technology services organisation is expanding its Oracle HCM practice and is seeking an experienced Oracle HCM Senior Manager to play a key role in delivering large-scale, cloud-based HR transformations.
This is a senior, high-visibility position combining client delivery leadership, strategic advisory, and business development, working with complex enterprise clients undergoing HR and operating-model transformation. The Role
You will take ownership of end-to-end Oracle HCM programmes, acting as an Engagement Lead across delivery, client leadership, and practice growth.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading the delivery of high-quality Oracle HCM Cloud implementations across complex organisations
Acting as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders on HR transformation, operating models, self-service, digital HR, and service delivery
Advising on HR process optimisation including Onboarding, Absence Management, Payroll, Offboarding, and employee lifecycle processes
Providing functional and solution leadership across Oracle HCM modules
Supporting business development activities, including bids, proposals, commercial discussions, and client presentations
Contributing to the growth of the HR transformation practice through thought leadership, capability development, and knowledge sharing
Advising on technical integrations with payroll, finance, benefits, and third-party platforms
Overseeing data migration, data integrity, and deployment readiness
Collaborating across cross-functional teams to maximise client value and solution adoption
Coaching and mentoring managers and consultants, supporting succession and team development
Leading by example, promoting a high-performance, inclusive, and collaborative culture Experience & Skills Required
Proven experience leading Oracle HCM Cloud programmes from design through deployment
Strong functional expertise across Oracle HCM modules
Track record of delivering HR transformation initiatives and managing multi-disciplinary teams
Deep understanding of core HR processes and operating models
Excellent stakeholder management and executive-level communication skills
Experience contributing to sales, bids, and commercial negotiations
Exposure to additional HCM platforms such as Workday, ServiceNow HRSD, or SAP SuccessFactors (advantageous)
Comfortable working in agile and waterfall delivery environments
Strong analytical skills with the ability to simplify complex problems
Experience producing delivery artefacts (requirements, functional designs, configurations, process flows, etc.)
Ability to adapt delivery and leadership style to suit different clients and project contexts
Strong collaboration skills and a consultative mindset
Experience as a configuration lead and/or project manager on enterprise software deployments
Commercially aware, highly motivated, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment
Eligibility to obtain and maintain UK Security Clearance (SC) Qualifications
Degree-educated or equivalent professional experience
Oracle certifications (desirable)
Workday or ServiceNow certifications (desirable) Why Apply?
Senior leadership role within a growing Oracle HCM practice
Exposure to large-scale, high-impact HR transformation programmes
Clear progression, influence, and visibility at leadership level
Flexible and hybrid working environment
Opportunity to shape delivery standards, capability, and future growth
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