Principal Oracle SCM Solution Architect

Version 1 Solutions Limited; United States; Hybrid; USD 119,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working

Training and certification budget

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Version 1 is seeking a Principal Oracle SCM Solution Architect to guide large-scale Oracle Cloud transformation programmes, aligning business strategy with technology outcomes across Supply Chain, Procurement, and Finance domains.

You will mentor future leaders, shape the Oracle SCM capability, and contribute to growing Version 1's practice, while engaging with CIOs, Transformation Leaders, and Programme Sponsors to maximise value.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience delivering Oracle Fusion Cloud SCM solutions in senior architecture or programme leadership roles.
• Experience shaping enterprise-wide Oracle Cloud strategies and roadmaps.
• Strong governance, workshops, and stakeholder-alignment capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead Oracle SCM solution architecture across transformation, optimisation, and cloud adoption programmes.
• Advise on operating models, supply chain processes, and Oracle Cloud strategy.
• Facilitate executive workshops, discovery sessions, and roadmap planning.
• Develop architecture artefacts: options, roadmaps, operating models, and capability assessments.

Skills

Oracle SCM

Solution architecture

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Education

Relevant degree in IT/engineering

Tools

OIC (Oracle Integration Cloud)

APIs & Web Services

OTBI

BI Publisher

Job description

This is your opportunity to move beyond solution delivery and become a trusted advisor to some of the UK's most ambitious organisations. As a Principal Oracle SCM Solution Architect, you will help senior business and technology leaders solve complex supply chain challenges, define enterprise-wide Oracle Cloud strategies, and make critical transformation decisions that deliver measurable business value. Working across large-scale Oracle Cloud programmes, you'll combine deep supply chain expertise, strategic consulting capability, and architectural leadership to guide organisations through some of their most important transformation initiatives. You'll join one of the market's leading Oracle practices, where your influence will extend beyond client engagements to shape our Oracle SCM capability, mentor future leaders, and contribute to the continued growth of the practice.

• Engage and influence senior stakeholders across business and technology functions.
• Define strategic Oracle Cloud roadmaps and target-state architectures.
• Lead enterprise-wide solution design and transformation discussions.
• Navigate ambiguity and provide clarity in complex environments.
• Guide programmes through critical architectural and business decisions.
• Balance business priorities, regulatory requirements, delivery realities, and technology innovation.

You’ll become a trusted partner to CIOs, Supply Chain Directors, Transformation Leaders, and Programme Sponsors, helping organisations maximise the value of their Oracle investments.

What You'll Be Doing Strategic Solution Leadership

• Lead Oracle SCM solution architecture across transformation, optimisation, and cloud adoption programmes.
• Advise clients on operating models, supply chain processes, and Oracle Cloud strategy.
• Facilitate executive workshops, discovery sessions, design authorities, and roadmap planning activities.
• Develop high-quality architecture artefacts, including:
  • Solution options and recommendations
  • Transformation roadmaps
  • Target operating model inputs
  • Business capability assessments
  • Cross-functional impact analyses
• Shape end-to-end Oracle solutions spanning Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, Planning, Product Management, Data, Reporting, and Integration.

Architecture Governance & Delivery Oversight

• Provide architectural leadership throughout the programme lifecycle.
• Assess design decisions, risks, dependencies, and implementation impacts across multiple workstreams.
• Support governance forums, steering committees, and executive stakeholder reviews.
• Help resolve complex process, integration, data, and solution challenges while maintaining architectural integrity.

Business Growth & Strategic Consulting

• Support pre-sales activities, solution shaping, client workshops, and bid responses.
• Translate business challenges into compelling Oracle-enabled transformation propositions.
• Identify opportunities for account growth, value realisation, and broader transformation initiatives.
• Build lasting relationships with senior client stakeholders and position yourself as a trusted advisor.

Practice Leadership

• Mentor consultants, architects, and future solution leaders.
• Contribute to best practices, reusable assets, and architectural frameworks.
• Help strengthen and evolve Version 1's Oracle SCM capability and market presence.

You’ll bring extensive experience delivering Oracle Fusion Cloud SCM solutions in senior architecture, consulting, or programme leadership roles, with expertise across areas such as:

• Manufacturing (including Contract Manufacturing)
• Inventory Management
• Cost Management
• Supply Chain Planning
• Product Management
• Order Management
• Supply Chain Execution

You’ll understand how Oracle Cloud enables end-to-end supply chain transformation and be able to connect business strategy with technology outcomes.

Enterprise Architecture & Integration

You’ll have experience designing enterprise solutions that integrate Oracle SCM with wider business platforms, including Procurement, Finance, HCM, EPM, Analytics, and Reporting. You’ll also have knowledge of:

• Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC)
• APIs and Web Services
• OTBI
• BI Publisher
• Oracle Analytics Cloud (OAC)
• Fusion Data Intelligence (FDI), GxP environments
• 21 CFR Part 11 and EU Annex 11 compliance
• Electronic records and audit requirements
• Contract Manufacturing (CMO/CDMO)
• Batch manufacturing and lot genealogy
• Quality and release management
• Cold chain logistics
• Supply chain planning, S&OP and Integrated Business Planning
• Warehousing, logistics, and distribution operations

Direct industry experience within manufacturing, supply chain, planning, logistics, or quality functions would be particularly attractive.

YOU MUST BE SC CLEARED OR ELIGIBLE FOR CTC CLEARANCE. TO BE ELIGIBLE YOU MUST HAVE LIVED IN THE UK FOR THE LAST 3 YEARS.

You’ll have a proven track record of:

• Influencing senior business and technology leaders.
• Presenting recommendations and strategic options to executive audiences.
• Facilitating complex discussions and driving decision-making.
• Acting as the senior client-facing architect on large-scale transformation programmes.

Commercial Mindset

We're looking for someone with strong consulting, problem-solving, and commercial skills who can balance business value, delivery realities, and architectural best practice.

Additional Experience That Would Be Highly Valued

• Life Sciences
• Pharmaceuticals
• Biotechnology
• Medical Devices
• Regulated Manufacturing

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.

• Top-tier Oracle partner across Database, Platform, ERP, and Managed Services
• 37 UKOUG awards over the last 3 years
• 13 awards - UK Oracle User Group (UKOUG) Community Awards 2026 (4 Gold, 5 Silver, 4 Bronze)
• Certified Great Place to Work
• 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.

Why Join Version 1's Oracle Practice?

• Join a global Oracle practice of 700+ specialists, supported by 500+ certified professionals across the Oracle ecosystem.
• Work on large-scale, multi-pillar Oracle Cloud transformation programmes for some of the UK's most recognised organisations.
• Collaborate with a high-performing, market-leading Oracle team renowned for delivering complex enterprise transformation projects.
• Be part of an organisation that provides end-to-end Oracle services, including consulting and advisory, implementation, integration, cloud infrastructure, and managed services.
• Leverage our deep Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) expertise to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performing cloud solutions for enterprise clients.
• Accelerate your career through our Strength in Balance and leadership development programmes, supported by quarterly Pathways career reviews.
• Benefit from a substantial training and certification budget, helping you stay at the forefront of Oracle technologies and industry best practices.
• Enjoy meaningful recognition through our Annual Excellence Awards, Call-Out recognition platform, and quarterly profit-share scheme.
• Influence testing strategy, delivery quality, and business outcomes across some of the UK's most significant ERP transformation programmes.
• Work with prestigious clients, including organisations such as the Bank of England and Birmingham City Council.
• Take advantage of our flexible hybrid working model, combining remote delivery with occasional client or hub-based collaboration.
• Access enhanced wellbeing and family support through our maternity, paternity, and Moments that Matter policies.
• 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.