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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. 

Senior Oracle SaaS Service Delivery Manager

Would you like the opportunity to further develop your expertise across Oracle Cloud ERP, HCM, EPM and Oracle SaaS Managed Services?

How would you like to join an award-winning Oracle Partner with over 700 dedicated Oracle consultants across the UK, Ireland, US, Australia, India, and Slovenia, delivering transformational Finance, HR, and Supply Chain solutions to some of the world's leading organisations?

At Version 1, we are seeking an experienced Oracle SaaS Service Delivery Manager to join our growing Enterprise Applications Practice.

As a trusted advisor to our customers, you will be responsible for ensuring the successful delivery and ongoing management of Oracle Cloud services. You will act as the customer's advocate within Version 1, driving service excellence, operational performance, customer satisfaction, and business growth.

This is a highly rewarding role offering the opportunity to work with cutting-edge Oracle Cloud technologies, engage with senior stakeholders, and support customers across multiple industries on their digital transformation journeys.

Key Responsibilities

As an Oracle SaaS Service Delivery Manager, you will:

• Report directly to the Head of Service Delivery.
• Own the end-to-end delivery of Oracle Cloud Managed Services across ERP, HCM, EPM and related SaaS applications.
• Act as the primary point of contact for customers, ensuring service commitments and business objectives are consistently achieved.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customer stakeholders, becoming a trusted partner for Oracle Cloud service delivery and optimisation.
• Lead regular Service Review Meetings, presenting service performance, SLA achievements, risk management activities, and improvement initiatives.
• Manage customer escalations, major incidents, service risks, and business-critical issues through to successful resolution.
• Drive Continual Service Improvement (CSI) initiatives, identifying opportunities to enhance service quality, efficiency, and customer value.
• Provide governance and oversight for Oracle SaaS support teams, technical leads, functional consultants, and service delivery resources.
• Ensure effective capacity planning, resource management, and forecasting of service costs, revenues, and operational demand.
• Collaborate with Oracle practice leadership to define and execute service delivery strategies aligned to customer and business goals.
• Monitor and report on key service metrics, customer satisfaction scores, utilisation, profitability, and operational performance.
• Identify opportunities for service expansion, optimisation projects, cloud enhancements, and additional consulting engagements within existing accounts.
• Ensure compliance with ITIL best practices, ISO 20000 standards, and Version 1 service governance frameworks.
• Support service transition activities for new Oracle Cloud implementations moving into managed services.
• Promote knowledge sharing, operational excellence, and business continuity across service delivery teams.
• Balance and optimise the three pillars of service success:
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Employee Engagement
  • Commercial Performance & Profitability

What Success Looks Like

• Consistently high customer satisfaction and retention rates.
• Successful delivery of Oracle Cloud Managed Services within agreed SLAs and KPIs.
• Proactive identification and execution of service improvement opportunities.
• Strong commercial performance through effective customer growth and service expansion.
• High performing, engaged, and collaborative delivery teams.
• Trusted advisor relationships with customer stakeholders and business leaders.

This role is ideal for a Service Delivery Manager with experience managing Oracle Cloud ERP, HCM, EPM or SaaS Managed Services environments, who is passionate about delivering exceptional customer outcomes while driving continuous improvement and business growth.

• Proven experience delivering customer-first outcomes within ERP transformation and managed services environments.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, motivate, and develop high-performing teams.
• Commercially astute with experience identifying and driving revenue growth opportunities.
• Experience supporting bids, proposals, and service delivery engagements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Confident challenging assumptions and asking the right questions to drive better outcomes.
• Curious mindset with a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
• Experience working within structured, process-driven delivery environments.
• Resource management experience including performance management, workload allocation, team development, and knowledge management.
• Expertise in financial forecasting, including team costs, gross profit, recurring revenue, and project revenue forecasting.
• Strong understanding of software configuration and release management practices.
• Excellent verbal, written, and stakeholder communication skills.
• Self-starter with a proactive approach to problem-solving, collaboration, and escalation management when required.

 Why Version 1?

You will:

• 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.

Benefits include:

• Quarterly performance-related profit share
• Hybrid / Remote working flexibility
• Pension, private healthcare, life assurance cover
• Certified Great Place to Work for 10+ years running.

This is hybrid based with occasional travel to your nearest base office.

Krish Bharadwaj, Global Talent Acquisition – Enterprise Applications (Oracle Cloud - ERP, HCM, EPM) 

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