Oracle HCM Cloud Project Manager

Version 1; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Oracle consultancy in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Oracle HCM Cloud Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex projects across various industries. This role offers a clear path to advance to Programme Manager or Delivery Director. The ideal candidate will have experience managing Oracle Cloud projects, strong stakeholder management skills, and knowledge of project management methodologies. The role includes hybrid working flexibility and a supportive culture with career development opportunities.

Benefits

Quarterly performance-related profit share

Pension scheme

Private healthcare cover

Training budget

Flexible remote work options

Qualifications

• Implementing Oracle HCM Cloud projects end to end.
• Delivery in a consultancy / systems integrator context.
• Leading multiple projects concurrently.
• Experience with Oracle AIM and OUM methods.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of Oracle Cloud ERP/HCM/EPM projects.
• Oversee project plans, managing scope, time, cost, and quality.
• Control budget and report progress to stakeholders.
• Lead communication and identify risks and inter-dependencies.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Scope management

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Project Management experience

Education

Prince 2 or similar certification

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

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 :

• UK & Ireland’s premier AWS, Microsoft & Oracle partner
• 3,300+ strong, €350 / £300m revenue business
• 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

We’re a core values driven company, we hire people who share our values, and we reward those who display and foster them, it’s deeply embedded within our DNA. Invest in us and we’ll invest in you!

Job Title

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 whose 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 not just another consultancy. We’re a multi‑award‑winning Oracle Partner with over 700 Oracle experts globally, delivering cutting‑edge ERP, HCM, and EPM solutions to some of the most 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 – this is 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.

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, overseeing the progress of project plans, in‑line with time, cost and quality.
• Managing customer expectations, to closely monitor and manage scope creep.
• Managing the agreed scope of the project, ensuring Change Requests are clearly identified, agreed with the customer for sign 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 internally within Version 1 senior stakeholders and escalating any issues.
• Continually assessing potential risks and issues.
• Monitoring and communication of decisions made by the customer.
• Closely monitoring and reporting on project budget and ownership for P&L targets against your projects.
• Leading an effective communication strategy for the project
• Identifying inter‑dependencies between the various stakeholder groups to ensure all are aligned and risks are identified, mitigated and communicated.
• Ensuring appropriately skilled resources are delivering the project and managing the availability and performance of those consultants.
• Travelling to customer sites as required and permitted.
• Assisting in pre‑sales and business development opportunities

Qualifications

• Implementing Oracle HCM Cloud projects end to end
• Delivery and implementation working for a consultancy / systems integrator.
• Leading and delivering multiple projects concurrently.
• Project Management experience in delivering complex Oracle Applications projects using Oracle AIM and OUM methods
• Prince 2 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 (written / verbal) across all levels

Additional Information

Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance and leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development review

A large training budget for accreditations and educational assistance for courses relevant to your role.

Version 1 Annual Excellence Awards & our ‘Call‑Out’ platform where performance is called out and recognised.

Moments that matter & our enhanced maternity & paternity leave policies for life's journey.

Our active ESG & CSR initiative allows you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity, inclusion, and belonging schemes.

• Quarterly performance‑related profit share
• Certified Great Place to Work for 10 years in a row
• Flexible mix of Remote / Hybrid working options
• Pension, Private Healthcare Cover, Life Assurance plus

This is an opportunity to join one of the fastest‑growing Oracle ERP Consultancies in Ireland & the UK.

PLUS, many more exciting benefits... drop us a note to find out more.

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)

We are an equal opportunities employer. Please refer to our Diversity & Inclusion statement located at: Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging / Version 1 Careers

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