Oracle Practice Head

Hybrid work Mode: 3 days from office.

Oracle Practice Head role involves leading a team of Oracle specialists to deliver strategic consulting services, drive business growth, and manage project delivery for clients in various industries. Key responsibilities include setting practice strategy, Presales solutioning, people management (recruitment, retention, and team development), and ensuring service delivery excellence and client satisfaction. The role requires a blend of leadership, sales, technical expertise in Oracle technologies, and strong communication skills to manage relationships with clients and stakeholders.

16+ years of overall experience with a minimum of 5 years of experience in Oracle Cloud/EBS Project Management and Practice Management, Oracle Cloud/EBS Delivery Management, Oracle Cloud/EBS Pre-Sales, COE, and Training Initiatives. Strong domain experience required in Oracle HCM and Oracle Cloud ERP (Finance, SCM, PPM) tracks with Oracle Cloud EPM familiarity.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership & Growth:
  Develop and execute the strategic vision for the Oracle practice, focusing on growth areas like Oracle Cloud, ERP, Finance, HCM, SCM, EPM, and Analytics.
• Sales & Client Engagement:
  Drive business development, build proposals for transformational services, identify client needs, and manage client relationships to foster growth and trust.
• Team & People Management:
  Lead, mentor, and develop a team of functional, technical, and techno-functional Oracle consultants, including recruitment, onboarding, and talent retention.
• Service Delivery & Operations:
  Oversee the successful delivery of client projects and managed services, ensuring timely execution, budget adherence, and quality standards.
• Technical Expertise:
  Provide deep expertise in Oracle technologies, such as Oracle Cloud, EBS, and various HCM, SCM, or Finance modules.
• Risk Management:
  Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks related to service delivery and project execution.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Leadership: Proven ability to lead and motivate teams to achieve strategic objectives.
• Technical Acumen: Strong command of Oracle's technology landscape, including Cloud, ERP, SCM, Manufacturing, HCM, and Finance solutions. In-depth knowledge of Oracle Cloud Products (SaaS, PaaS) and technologies and other Oracle applications.
• Business Development: Experience in identifying business triggers, proposing solutions, and driving sales for consulting services.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills for client interactions, stakeholder management, and internal reporting.
• Project & Portfolio Management: Skills in managing project plans, resources, risk, and delivery within budgets and SLAs.

The candidate should have significant experience working in a multi-shore environment (onsite, offsite, near-site) and should have an average tenure of at least four years in each company they have served. Ideally, they will have progressed through the ranks, starting from the bottom of the pyramid (i.e., Consultant Lead Manager Practice Head)