Senior Functional Manager

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We share your motivation to progress your career and achieve your ambitions – so we want to let you know about the latest HCM Functional Manager London role. Check out the details for this vacancy, with a world-leading airline company, below:

Location : Waterside, London

Contract ended : 6-12 months(likely to get extended)

Hours: Monday to Friday (37.5 hours a week)

Rate: £600-700 per day through UMBRELLA (Inside IR35)

Job purpose:

The HCM Functional Manager will lead the functional strategy, design, and deployment of the enterprise-wide Oracle HCM Cloud solution, providing direction to the Functional team and holding accountability for the final approval of functional specification

Key Responsibilities:

• Own the configuration strategy and lead the design of Oracle HCM. Accountable for solution design workshops, functional testing, and delivery of user training to ensure a successful system transition.
• Translate complex HR business requirements into scalable functional specifications and system configurations through close collaboration with senior HR stakeholders.
• Define end-to-end Oracle HCM Cloud architecture, ensuring integration across modules and with other enterprise systems.
• Lead gap analysis and architect fit-for-purpose solutions that address organisational challenges and elevate HR operational effectiveness
• Directs development of comprehensive documentation, including business process flows, system design specs, test plans and protocols, and training materials.
• Accountable for partnership with technical teams to support data migration, integrations, security design, and reporting needs.
• Drive project execution for the functional scope, overseeing key deliverables, timeline adherence, resource planning, stakeholder communications, and risk management
• Stay informed of Oracle Cloud HCM roadmap updates and recommend adoption of relevant features and quarterly release enhancements.
• Serve as the primary liaison between business stakeholders, HR leadership, IT teams, and third-party vendors to ensure solutions meet business goals and user expectations.
• There is an expectation that you will undertake ad-hoc work on an exceptional basis or provide relevant cover for other team tasks.

Skills / capabilities

• Leadership Excellence, demonstrates exceptional leadership skills by inspiring, guiding, and coaching teams to achieve high performance, even in dynamic and fast-paced settings
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and drive successful change initiatives.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on delivering high-quality, accurate work.
• Proven ability to distil complex issues and competing priorities into clear, actionable recommendations
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to lead cross functional teams and manage client relationships effectively.

Qualifications:

• Relevant experience and qualifications in managing Information Technology, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proven experience in full cycle of Oracle Fusion HR systems implementation, configuration, and support.
• In-depth knowledge of multiple Oracle HR modules including Core HR, Payroll, Talent Management, and Learning Management.
• Proven track record of successful project completion and process improvements.
• Strong understanding of HR business processes, compliance frameworks, and best practices.
• Working knowledge of specialised Oracle tools like HDL, HCM extracts, OTBI, and Fast formulas.
• Oracle HR certification or equivalent is a plus.

Start Date

ASAP

Interested in applying? Just reply with an up-to-date copy of your CV to get the ball rolling.

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