Oracle Practice Lead

Company Description

About Sopra Steria
Sopra Steria, a major Tech player in Europe with 51,000 employees in nearly 30 countries, is recognised for its consulting, digital services and solutions. It helps its clients drive their digital transformation and obtain tangible and sustainable benefits. The Group provides end-to-end solutions to make large companies and organisations more competitive by combining in-depth knowledge of a wide range of business sectors and innovative technologies with a collaborative approach. Sopra Steria places people at the heart of everything it does and is committed to putting digital to work for its clients in order to build a positive future for all. In 2025, the Group generated revenues of €5.6 billion.
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Job Description

The Oracle Practice Lead will lead and scale the Oracle Practice in India, ensuring delivery excellence across Oracle Fusion and OCI programs. The role focuses on practice growth, presales leadership, capability development, and building strong alliances with Oracle and ecosystem partners. This is a senior leadership role requiring expertise in Oracle ERP delivery, business transformation, and people development.

Key Responsibilities

Practice Leadership & Growth

1. Build and scale a high-performing Oracle practice in line with business strategy.
2. Define delivery frameworks, capability roadmap, and practice operations.
3. Drive financial performance, utilization, and delivery readiness across teams.

Delivery Excellence

1. Oversee Oracle Fusion and OCI program delivery, ensuring standards and quality.
2. Guide solution architecture, resolve escalations, and manage delivery risks.
3. Support multi-country delivery models and transformation engagements.

Presales & Business Development

1. Partner with Sales to shape Oracle-led opportunities and proposals.
2. Lead solutioning, bid defenses, and client presentations.
3. Act as a trusted advisor for internal and external stakeholders.

Talent & Capability Development

1. Hire, mentor, and develop Oracle consultants across functions and technologies.
2. Drive certification, competency building, and retention initiatives.
3. Create a strong succession and leadership pipeline.

Alliances & Ecosystem Engagement

1. Strengthen relationships with Oracle Corp and strategic partners.
2. Build vendor ecosystems and flexible delivery models.
3. Represent the company in Oracle forums, events, and industry communities.

Candidate Profile Experience

1. Prospective candidate possess between 15+ years of work experience.
2. Proven track record managing or scaling an Oracle practice of substantial size.
3. Strong delivery leadership in Oracle Fusion ERP and OCI programs.
4. Experience with multi-country or distributed delivery models.
5. Background in Finance, HR, or Group Systems (preferred).
6. Oracle certifications are an added advantage.

Professional Skills

1. Strong presales, client engagement, and strategic thinking capability.
2. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and team-leadership skills.
3. Well-networked within the Oracle ecosystem in India.

Total Experience Expected: 15+ years

Qualifications

Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field would be an added advantage

Additional certifications in Oracle ERP solutions preferred

Additional Information

At our organization, we are committed to fighting against all forms of discrimination. We foster a work environment that is inclusive and respectful of all differences.

All of our positions are open to people with disabilities.