Oracle Programme Delivery Director

Reed; Croydon; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 100,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Bonus potential

Professional development

Job summary

Reed is seeking an experienced Oracle Programme Delivery Director for a fixed-term 12-18 month contract in Croydon, London, with a 3 days onsite requirement. You will lead Oracle Fusion ERP delivery across Finance, HR, Payroll and Procurement, unifying the ERP programme and support teams under a single authority to drive value and stability.

You will report to the Shared Services Director, strengthen operational excellence, and ensure the ERP platform becomes scalable and value-driven for the

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience delivering Oracle Fusion ERP programmes in complex organisations.
• Expertise across Finance, HR, Payroll, Procurement and integration architecture.
• Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and uplift BAU capability.
• Experience managing vendors and reducing reliance on external partners.
• Strong governance, risk management and benefits realisation background.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery, optimisation, and enhancement of Oracle Fusion across Finance, HR and related areas.
• Unify ERP Programme Team with Oracle Support Team into a single high-performing function.
• Act as the authoritative Oracle expert and reduce external dependency.
• Strengthen governance, risk management, and benefits realisation across ERP portfolio.
• Ensure ERP platform supports compliant, efficient Shared Services operations.
• Provide leadership during maternity cover for the Oracle Support team.

Skills

Oracle Fusion ERP leadership

Finance & HR modules

Governance & risk management

Vendor management

Strategic delivery

Tools

Oracle Fusion

Job description

Oracle Programme Delivery Director

• Contract Type: Fixed Term (12-18 months)
• Salary: £90,000 - £100,000 + Bonus + Private Medical Insurance + Additional Benefits
• Location: Croydon, London. 3 days a week onsite required

A new exciting, fixed term contract opportunity has become available for an Oracle Programme Delivery Director to lead the next phase of ERP transformation with a growing Education federation. This pivotal role involves unifying programme delivery and BAU support functions under a single, expert technical authority.

The successful candidate will report directly to the Shared Services Director and will play a crucial role in delivering Shared Services strategy, strengthening operational excellence, and ensuring ERP platform becomes a robust, scalable, and value-driven asset.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Lead the delivery, optimisation, and enhancement of Oracle Fusion across all functional areas including Finance, HR, Payroll, and Procurement.
• Integrate the ERP Programme Team and the Oracle Support Team into a single, high-performing function.
• Act as the authoritative Oracle expert, reducing reliance on external partners.
• Strengthen governance, risk management, and benefits realisation across the ERP portfolio.
• Ensure the platform supports compliant, efficient, and future-focused Shared Services operations.
• Provide leadership and cover for the Oracle Support team during periods of maternity leave.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Significant leadership experience delivering Oracle Fusion ERP programmes in complex organisations.
• Expertise across Finance, HCM, Payroll, Procurement, and integration architecture.
• Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and uplift BAU capability.
• Experience managing vendors and reducing reliance on external technical partners.
• Strong background in programme governance, risk management, and benefits realisation.
• Deep Oracle Fusion technical knowledge.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to translate technical complexity into business clarity.
• Strategic thinker with strong delivery discipline.
• Collaborative, resilient, and able to work across diverse teams.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary package including bonus and private medical insurance.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and impactful role within a prestigious organisation.
• Access to comprehensive professional development and support.