Oracle Fusion HCM Functional Lead

Hiring: Oracle Fusion HCM Functional Lead | Abu Dhabi

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

Contract: 6 months initial (extendable)

Industry: Utilities / Major Enterprise Transformation

Are you an experienced Oracle Fusion HCM specialist ready to take the lead on a major digital transformation programme in Abu Dhabi?

I'm partnering with a leading organisation in the UAE utilities sector embarking on a significant Oracle Fusion HR and Finance transformation , and we're looking for a highly experienced Oracle Fusion HCM Functional Lead to drive the HR workstream.

This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of the functional delivery of Oracle Fusion HCM, influence critical design decisions and work closely with senior stakeholders on a business-critical transformation.

What you'll be doing

• Lead the Oracle Fusion HCM functional workstream , overseeing requirements gathering, process assessment, functional design and solution validation.
• Drive fit-gap analysis, localisation and business process optimisation , ensuring the solution meets business needs.
• Coordinate functional activities across Core HR, Talent Management, Performance, Recruiting, Payroll, Absence, Time and Labour , reporting and integrations.
• Manage key dependencies between the Oracle Fusion HCM and Finance workstreams .
• Oversee functional testing, UAT, defect resolution and business acceptance.
• Support data migration, cutover planning, go-live, hypercare and deployment readiness.
• Work closely with HR leadership, Finance, IT, systems integrators and programme stakeholders to ensure successful delivery.

What we're looking for

Proven experience delivering end-to-end Oracle Fusion HCM implementations, rollouts or transformation programmes .

Deep functional expertise in Oracle Fusion Core HR , alongside multiple additional HCM modules.

Strong experience in functional solution design, fit-gap analysis, testing, UAT and deployment .

Ability to lead complex workstreams and confidently engage with senior business and technology stakeholders.

Experience managing cross-functional dependencies between HR and Finance transformation programmes .

⭐ Additional experience that would stand out

• Oracle Fusion implementations within utilities, energy, infrastructure or asset-intensive industries .
• UAE or wider Middle East localisation experience.
• Oracle Fusion Payroll, HCM data migration, integrations, reporting and security.
• Oracle Fusion HCM certifications.
• Arabic language capability.

Why consider this opportunity?

You'll play a key role in a high-profile enterprise transformation , helping shape the future of HR processes, systems and operations within a major UAE organisation.

This is an opportunity to make a genuine impact, influence solution design and take ownership of a critical functional workstream.