Company Description
For over 28 years, Version 1 has partnered with leading global brands to deliver digital, cloud, and enterprise application solutions that drive business success. With 3,500+ people and revenues exceeding €347m/£302m, Version 1 is a market leader in Oracle, Microsoft, and AWS consulting services – and one of the fastest‑growing digital consultancies in Europe.
Oracle Innovation Partner of the Year 2023 (EMEA)
Microsoft Global Partner of the Year (Modernising Applications)
AWS Collaboration Partner of the Year (EMEA)
One of the Best Workplaces for Women in the UK & Ireland (2023)
Job Description
Senior JD Edwards (JDE) Functional Consultant - Manufacturing and Distribution
Join Version 1, one of Europe’s fastest‑growing technology consultancies and an award‑winning Oracle Partner, where innovation, growth and excellence go hand in hand. We’re looking for an experienced JD Edwards Functional Consultant who’s not just a problem‑solver, but a people leader – someone who thrives on mentoring others, driving service excellence, and making a real impact for global customers.
In this customer‑facing role you’ll combine hands‑on functional consulting within Manufacturing and Distribution domains with team leadership responsibilities. You’ll manage a group of JDE consultants and analysts, ensuring effective delivery of high‑quality managed services while driving continuous improvement and customer satisfaction, and ensuring incidents, service requests and change initiatives are delivered on time, within SLA and to the highest standard.
What You’ll Do
Functional Consulting
Lead the analysis, design, configuration and implementation of JDE modules including Manufacturing (Shop Floor Control, Work Orders, Product Costing) and Distribution (Inventory Management, Sales Order Management, Procurement).
Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements, conduct gap analyses and recommend process improvements.
Support full solution delivery – testing, training and deployment.
People Leadership
Manage and mentor a team of JDE support consultants and analysts.
Conduct quarterly performance reviews, allocate resources and support professional growth.
Ensure timely case resolution and accurate client invoicing through effective oversight.
Foster a positive, collaborative, high‑performance team culture.
Service Excellence
Oversee incident, problem and change management through our ServiceNow‑based system, Engage.
Ensure adherence to ITIL best practices and continuous service improvement.
Act as an escalation point for complex functional issues.
Customer & Stakeholder Engagement
Build strong customer relationships through proactive communication and regular service reviews.
Collaborate closely with Service Delivery Managers, Account Managers and technical teams to ensure seamless delivery.
Present functional designs, updates and performance insights to senior leadership and clients.
Qualifications
What You’ll Bring
Required Skills & Experience
Extensive hands‑on experience with JD Edwards ERP (Manufacturing & Distribution focus).
Background in a people management or team leadership role.
Strong understanding of manufacturing and supply chain business processes.
Experience with ITSM platforms (ServiceNow, Jira, etc.) and working knowledge of ITIL principles.
Excellent communication, stakeholder management and problem‑solving skills.
Organised, analytical, and process‑oriented with a passion for service improvement.
Preferred Qualifications
JDE certification in relevant modules.
ITIL Foundation (or higher).
Experience with ERP upgrades or migrations.
Familiarity with integrations between JDE and other enterprise systems.
Additional Information
Why Version 1?
Strong career progression & mentorship through our Strength in Balance and leadership programmes, including quarterly Pathways Career Development reviews.
Significant training budget for certifications and further education.
Version 1 Annual Excellence Awards & Call‑Out recognition platform celebrating achievement.
Moments that matter & enhanced maternity/paternity leave policies to support your journey.
Active ESG & CSR initiatives, allowing you to give back through fundraising, volunteering and diversity, inclusion & belonging programmes.
Benefits Include
Quarterly performance‑related profit share
Hybrid / Remote working flexibility
Pension, private healthcare, life assurance cover
Certified Great Place to Work for 10+ years running
This is hybrid based with occasional travel to your nearest base office.
Ashley Billington, Head of Talent Acquisition – Enterprise Applications (Oracle Cloud - ERP, HCM, EPM)
+44 7840 839370
We are an equal opportunities employer. Please refer to our Diversity & Inclusion statement located at: Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging | Version 1 Careers
Please note: We have an internal recruitment team and do not accept agency candidates. If you want to join the team here at Version 1, get in touch with us directly!
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