Principal Oracle SCM Solution Architect

• We lead Oracle SCM solution architecture across transformation, optimisation, and cloud adoption programmes.
• We advise clients on operating models, supply chain processes, and Oracle Cloud strategy.
• We facilitate executive workshops, discovery sessions, design authorities, and roadmap planning activities.
• We develop architecture artefacts such as solution options and recommendations, transformation roadmaps, target operating model inputs, business capability assessments, and cross-functional impact analyses.
• We shape end-to-end Oracle solutions spanning Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, Planning, Product Management, Data, Reporting, and Integration.
• We provide architectural leadership throughout the programme lifecycle.
• We assess design decisions, risks, dependencies, and implementation impacts across multiple workstreams.
• We support governance forums, steering committees, and executive stakeholder reviews.
• We help resolve complex process, integration, data, and solution challenges while maintaining architectural integrity.
• We support pre-sales activities, solution shaping, client workshops, and bid responses.
• We translate business challenges into Oracle-enabled transformation propositions.
• We identify opportunities for account growth, value realisation, and broader transformation initiatives.
• We build lasting relationships with senior client stakeholders and act as trusted advisors.
• We mentor consultants, architects, and future solution leaders.
• We contribute to best practices, reusable assets, and architectural frameworks.
• We help strengthen and evolve our Oracle SCM capability and market presence.

Technologies:

• Architect
• Cloud
• ERP
• Support
• Oracle
• Web
• AI
• AWS

• We require SC clearance or eligibility for CTC clearance, and eligibility requires living in the UK for the last 3 years.
• We are looking for extensive experience delivering Oracle Fusion Cloud SCM solutions in senior architecture, consulting, or programme leadership roles.
• We value expertise across Manufacturing, Contract Manufacturing, Inventory Management, Cost Management, Supply Chain Planning, Product Management, Order Management, and Supply Chain Execution.
• We need experience designing enterprise solutions that integrate Oracle SCM with wider business platforms, including Procurement, Finance, HCM, EPM, Analytics, and Reporting.
• We expect knowledge of Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC), APIs and Web Services, OTBI, BI Publisher, Oracle Analytics Cloud (OAC), and Fusion Data Intelligence (FDI).
• We want a proven track record of influencing senior business and technology leaders, presenting strategic options to executive audiences, and facilitating complex discussions.
• We are looking for someone who has acted as the senior client-facing architect on large-scale transformation programmes.
• We need strong consulting, problem-solving, and commercial skills.
• Experience in highly regulated and complex environments such as Life Sciences, Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, Medical Devices, or Regulated Manufacturing would be advantageous.
• Experience with GxP environments, 21 CFR Part 11, EU Annex 11, electronic records and audit requirements, contract manufacturing, batch manufacturing, cold chain logistics, supply chain planning, S&OP, IBP, warehousing, logistics, distribution, and quality or release management would be highly valued.
• Direct industry experience within manufacturing, supply chain, planning, logistics, or quality functions would be particularly attractive.

We are Version 1, a leading Oracle partner with more than 30 years of experience delivering ERP, HCM, and EPM solutions that help organisations modernise core systems. We are a market-leading digital consultancy with 3,800+ people, revenues exceeding 347m/302m, and a strong global delivery footprint. Our Oracle practice includes 700+ specialists and 500+ certified professionals, and we work on large-scale Oracle Cloud transformation programmes for some of the UKs most recognised organisations. We offer a flexible hybrid working model with occasional travel to the nearest base office, along with benefits including quarterly profit share, pension, private healthcare, life assurance, training and certification support, leadership development programmes, recognition schemes, and wellbeing and family support. We are a certified Great Place to Work, and we encourage participation in ESG, CSR, DEI, volunteering, and community initiatives.