Senior Oracle Cloud HCM Lead — Transformation Programs

JobSpace; Auckland; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora New Zealand is seeking a senior Oracle Cloud HCM professional to lead functional delivery in large-scale implementations. This role focuses on design, configuration, testing, and deployment across HCM workstreams, with direct engagement with senior stakeholders.

You will drive solution quality, mentor junior consultants, and contribute to Oracle practice growth in a collaborative, high-performing NZ team.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience in HCM functional consulting, including significant Oracle Cloud HCM experience and hands-on configuration capability.
• Oracle Cloud HCM implementation experience and relevant Oracle Cloud certifications are highly desirable. Experience with Oracle E-Business Suite, PeopleSoft or other leading SaaS HCM platforms will also be considered.
• Experience delivering at least five full lifecycle HCM programmes, ideally including greenfield Oracle Cloud implementations.
• Consulting experience in a client-facing environment is a distinct advantage.
• Expert knowledge of leading-practice HCM and workforce management processes, with the ability to identify adoption risks and support effective business change.
• Excellent written and spoken English is required, with the ability to engage confidently with stakeholders from operational users through to CxO level.
• Strong leadership qualities, including the ability to build, motivate, and develop teams.
• Project management experience or qualifications would be helpful but are not essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead client workshops to understand business requirements and translate them into fit-for-purpose Oracle Cloud HCM solution designs.
• Lead functional design, configuration, testing, cutover, and deployment activities across Oracle Cloud HCM workstreams.
• Build trusted relationships with senior business and technology stakeholders, facilitating workshops and aligning stakeholders around clear decisions.
• Own functional solution quality, delivery planning inputs, risks, dependencies, and outcomes across complex programmes.
• Contribute to business development, proposal responses, client presentations, thought leadership, and Oracle practice growth initiatives.
• Coach, mentor, and develop junior consultants, sharing functional expertise and delivery discipline.

Skills

Oracle Cloud HCM

Functional leadership

HCM end-to-end

Client-facing

Tools

Oracle Cloud HCM platform

Job description

Jora New Zealand is seeking a senior Oracle Cloud HCM professional to lead functional delivery in large-scale implementations. This role focuses on design, configuration, testing, and deployment across HCM workstreams, with direct engagement with senior stakeholders.

You will drive solution quality, mentor junior consultants, and contribute to Oracle practice growth in a collaborative, high-performing NZ team.