Oracle Cloud Programme Director

Description:
Next Ventures is currently seeking an Oracle Program Director to lead, structure, and coordinate an ongoing Oracle program for our client in Paris. The role will operate within an established governance framework, alongside an existing Deployment Director and Run Director. The successful candidate must therefore be comfortable integrating into an active program rather than initiating a greenfield project. Although the Oracle solution is deployed internationally, the majority of stakeholders and delivery teams are French-speaking.

Start Date: Immediate
Location: Paris
Duration: 6/12 months + extensions

Responsibilities:
The Oracle Program Director will be responsible for the overall coordination, roadmap definition, and strategic alignment of the Oracle program. Key responsibilities include:

Program Leadership & Coordination

• Coordinate internal teams and external partners (integrators, vendors, stakeholders)
• Ensure alignment between business, IT, deployment, and run activities
• Maintain effective program governance and reporting

Roadmap Definition & Execution

• Define, structure, and drive the Oracle roadmap
• Prepare and manage the next Oracle core model
• Plan and oversee upcoming deployments (France, Spain, Switzerland, and other countries)

Oracle Functional Expansion

• Manage the development and deployment of additional Oracle modules (PPM, CKM, Purchasing Portal
• Ensure consistency with the core model and overall program objectives

Cross-Project Coordination

• Oversee and manage interactions with related initiatives such as:
  • E-invoicing
  • Collections
• Ensure dependencies, timelines, and risks are properly managed across programs

Required Profile & Experience

• Proven experience as an Oracle Program Director / Senior Program Manager on large-scale Oracle environments
• Strong experience working within ongoing, structured programs alongside existing leadership roles
• Solid understanding of Oracle ERP ecosystems and multi-module deployments
• Demonstrated experience managing international deployments
• Strong coordination and stakeholder management skills
• Comfortable operating in a French-speaking environment (French required; English professional level)

Key Competencies

• Program governance and complex delivery management
• Strategic roadmap definition
• Cross-functional and cross-cultural coordination
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Ability to work in a structured, multi-director setup