Deloitte, Retail Programme Manager, Oracle, London
Role description
Deloitte’s vision is to be the distinctive firm, standing out in the market through the impact we have on our clients and the quality of our people. A key part of our business is delivering complex business transformation through Oracle technologies.
Deloitte has a long standing relationship with Oracle and has received multiple partner awards in recognition of our work, which spans thousands of clients across all major industries. We have unparalleled implementation experience in Retail, architecting Oracle solutions which meet our clients’ business objectives. Retail is one of ours and Oracle’s strategic industry verticals.
As an Oracle Retail Programme Manager, you will have a track record of effective implementing transformation programmes that maximise the use of Oracle technologies whilst driving user adoption, ROI and pace of delivery. You will have process and Oracle applications expertise covering Retail finance, buying and merchandising, and supply chain management plus strong programme management.
Responsibilities
Retail Programme Manager will have responsibility for:
- Project managing Oracle enabled transformation programmes in tier one retail accounts
- Business development of Retail ERP , Supply Chain and Buying & Merchandising projects
- Understand and design high level Retail Application architectures including Oracle and prevalent non Oracle systems
- Managing large teams designing end to end solutions across the Oracle and clients’ legacy systems estate including integration and reporting technologies
- Developing implementation plans that maximize the potential of the Oracle technology whilst minimizing implementation risk
- Ensuring application architecture deliverables are consistent with solution design principles, standards and methodologies
- Havinga broader perspective of potential issues encountered when managing diverse teams and the strategies to overcome them; have a clear understanding of the firm’s commitment to creating a more inclusive culture
Requirements
To qualify for the role you must have:
- Solutions architecture of Oracle solutions in at least three Oracle implementation programmes across Finance and/or Supply Chain
- Engagement in all phases of complex Oracle implementation programmes
- Excellent grasp of business processes and experience in making recommendations for process improvements
- Strong communication and presentation skills: the ability to communicate technical information to non-technical individuals; and the ability to present to a range of audiences in a clear, concise, appropriate manner
- Leading on commercials and sales requirements; developing market leading propositions; bid management; and commercial modelling
- Full travel mobility
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