Functional Lead

Birmingham

2 months ago

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Functional Lead with experience working in a research driven environment (Scientific, advanced engineering, Higher education, MedTech) is sought by an international organisation based near Birmingham.

With large scale investment in technical innovation this Functional Lead will take ownership of downstream system configuration, optimisation and utilisation working closely with technical stakeholders to identify and deliver system and process improvements.

This Functional Lead will be managing a dynamic, autonomous team of five that embodies a autonomous knowledge share driven culture allowing this individual to progress quickly whilst enjoying a companywide commitment to a healthy work, life balance and award winning benefits.

This role would suit an individual with good all round experience of systems (oracle fusion, NetSuite, Dynamics, SAP etc) gained in a functional role with strong team leadership or mentorship skills.
In return this individual will receive market leading benefits with a clear progression pathway.

key skills:

Solid system experience gained working in a research focussed environment - Scientific, advanced engineering, Higher education, MedTech)
Proven ability in system config, optimisation and utilisation (oracle fusion, netsuite, dynamics, SAP
Experience defining and delivering system functionality improvements
Requirement gathering and a project delivery capabilities
Impeccable communication skills as internal stakeholder management between technical teams will form a large part of this role
Team management or mentorship
A flexible, can-do attitude
Any experience working with Oracle fusion would be a plus

The benefits for this role include:
Starting salary up to £65,000
Guaranteed in-post rises (up to £9000 in year one)
3 days a week remote working with flexible working throughout the week
Up to 17% employer contribution pension scheme
Flexible working hours
40 days annual leave
Personal development and growth plan
Annual salary reviews

So if you are Functional Lead and like the sound of joining an market leading organisation which will offer excellent career progression then please apply now to be considered.

Birmingham (2 days a week on-site)
Up to £65,000
Oracle, functional, oracle project management, stakeholder engagement, research, Scientific, higher education, oracle

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