Oracle SaaS Implementation and Solution Lead

Who you are

• Significant experience delivering Oracle Fusion SaaS solutions in a Solution Architect or similar leadership role
• Strong knowledge of Oracle Fusion applications and the broader solution landscape, including functional and technical architecture considerations
• Proven experience on large-scale implementation programmes, ideally involving multiple workstreams, complex stakeholder environments, and third-party delivery partners
• Demonstrated ability to co-ordinate multi-discipline teams and drive alignment across functional and technical areas
• Experience working within a multi-supplier or consortium-based delivery model
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels of an organisation
• Commercial awareness and experience supporting business development, account growth, or follow-on sales opportunities within an existing client account
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and influencing skills
• Strong problem-solving capability, with the ability to balance strategic thinking and practical delivery
• Experience of governance, design authority, and architecture assurance processes
• Experience across key Oracle Fusion domains such as ERP, HCM, EPM, SCM, or CX
• Knowledge of integration architecture, data migration, reporting, security, and testing considerations within Oracle programmes
• Experience working in complex enterprise transformation environments
• Familiarity with structured delivery methodologies and governance frameworks
• Oracle certifications relevant to Fusion SaaS or enterprise architecture
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to bring clarity and direction in complex environments
• Collaborative and confident working style, with the ability to build credibility quickly
• Client-focused, commercially aware, and outcome-oriented
• Comfortable operating across both strategic and hands-on delivery discussions
• Resilient and adaptable, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced programme environment

What the job involves

• We are seeking an experienced Oracle SaaS Implementation and Solution Lead to lead solution design and delivery across large-scale Oracle transformation programmes
• This role is responsible for shaping the end-to-end Oracle Fusion SaaS solution, ensuring it aligns with business objectives, enterprise architecture principles, and delivery best practice
• The successful candidate will play a key leadership role across the full implementation lifecycle, working closely with client stakeholders, internal delivery teams, and third-party partners to deliver a cohesive and high-quality outcome
• The role requires strong Oracle SaaS and wider Oracle Technical knowledge, the ability to co-ordinate multi-discipline teams across a complex implementation landscape, and the credibility to engage confidently with stakeholders at all corporate levels
• In addition to delivery leadership, the Solution Architect will support the growth of the client account by identifying future opportunities, strengthening strategic relationships, and contributing to business development activities
• Solution Architecture Leadership
• Define and maintain the overall solution architecture, ensuring alignment across business requirements, process design, data, integrations, reporting, security, and environment strategy
• Provide architectural oversight across the full delivery lifecycle, from discovery and design through to build, test, deployment, and post-go-live support
• Ensure the solution is scalable, supportable, and aligned with the client’s strategic objectives and enterprise architecture standards
• Guide design decisions, challenge assumptions where needed, and ensure consistency across all solution components
• Programme and Delivery Co-ordination
• Work closely with programme leadership to manage cross-workstream dependencies, risks, issues, and design decisions
• Ensure effective collaboration between internal teams and external partners to deliver an integrated end-to-end solution
• Support governance forums, design authority, and programme steering discussions with clear architectural direction and recommendations
• Third-Party and Consortium Management
• Co-ordinate the work of third parties forming part of the wider delivery consortium, ensuring their outputs align with the overall solution and programme objectives
• Review third-party deliverables and designs to ensure quality, consistency, and adherence to agreed architecture principles and standards
• Act as the central point of alignment across partner organisations, helping to resolve issues, clarify responsibilities, and maintain delivery momentum
• Build collaborative and effective relationships across all parties involved in programme delivery
• Client Stakeholder Engagement
• Engage with client stakeholders at all corporate levels, from business leads and process owners through to senior executives and programme sponsors
• Translate complex technical and solution matters into clear, business-focused language for non-technical audiences
• Build trust and confidence with the client through strong communication, sound judgement, and a clear understanding of business priorities
• Act as a trusted advisor to the client on Oracle Fusion SaaS capabilities, solution options, and implementation approach
• Business Development and Account Growth
• Support future business development within the account by identifying opportunities for additional transformation, optimisation, and value realisation through the use of Oracle Applications and Technology
• Contribute to the development of account growth strategies, proposals, and client presentations
• Leverage delivery insight and stakeholder relationships to help shape follow-on work and long-term roadmap opportunities
• Work with account and sales leadership to position the wider Oracle capability and support strategic client conversations