About you:
Join us. Unleash your energy within.

If you have world-class ambitions to reach the stars while keeping your feet on the ground, we’re the team for you. We've created a new breed of company – future-focused with reimagined ambition across all disciplines within the energy sector.

We love people who know their own potential and are not afraid to use it. We know that together, we’re far more than the sum of our parts. So, we celebrate people who want to grow and develop as we work together on some of the largest projects on the energy world stage.

We are committed to our diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. From day one, we offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.

We’re a disability-friendly employer and can make adjustments to support you to perform at your best during the recruitment process.

Our purpose and beliefs:
As Kent, we’re tackling the greatest challenge of our time - to bring our world the energy it needs in the most responsible way ever imagined.

It’s the energy of every member of our team driven by our beliefs that is making this happen. Whatever our skill, our language, or our culture. These beliefs define and direct us every day to be the very best - for ourselves, our clients, our key stakeholders, the communities we operate in and the planet:

We PLAY BIG
We thrive on EMOTIONAL AGILITY
We are FANATICAL ABOUT PERFORMANCE
We are built on INFINITE THINKING

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Our vision for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging:
We recognise that diversity & inclusion are catalysts for success. We’re heightening awareness on the benefits of people diversity, diversity of experiences and diversity of our perspectives. Creating a culture of inclusivity where all employees feel a sense of belonging.

Our combined energy is fueled by different nationalities, across 6 continents and 24 countries. Our commitment is to celebrate character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability.

About the job:
Kent is recruiting an Oracle Fusion HCM Solution Architect & Project Manager on a permanent basis, based out of Dubai, UAE. With 12+ years experience and Extensive Oracle HCM experience, including working knowledge of Oracle Financials, SCM and PPM.

As a key member of the Enterprise Systems Delivery team, you will lead the design, implementation, and optimisation of Oracle Fusion HCM modules across Kent’s global operations. Reporting to the Head of Enterprise Systems and Delivery, your focus will be on business engagement, solution design, and strategic delivery of HCM capabilities aligned with Kent’s People & Culture goals.

You will collaborate with senior stakeholders across HR, Recruitment, Payroll, Talent, and IT to shape solutions that modernise our people systems, improve employee experience, and support digital transformation initiatives.

While configuration and BAU support are handled by the support team, you will own solution design workshops, roadmap delivery, and functional rollouts.

Experience in Oil & Gas, Engineering, or Construction sectors is highly desirable, though candidates with a strong Oracle Financials delivery background from other industries are welcome to apply.

Skills and Responsibilities:
To Succeed in This Role, You Will Need:

• 12+ years of experience delivering Oracle HCM Cloud solutions, including solution architecture, implementation, and business transformation
• At least 8 years in Oracle Fusion HCM, with full lifecycle delivery of at least two end-to-end projects

In depth knowledge of key HCM modules:

• Core HR, Self Service, Absence Management, Time & Labor (OTL), Compensation, Recruitment, Talent Management, HR Helpdesk, Payroll
• Experience leading business engagement, functional design, and solution validation in a Solution Architect capacity
• Demonstrated ability to influence business stakeholders and collaborate across HR, IT, and Payroll teams
• Degree in Engineering, HR, IT, or a related field from a recognized institution

Key Responsibilities:

Solution Design & Business Advisory

• Lead solution design for Oracle Fusion HCM modules aligned with Kent’s HR operating model and future-state strategy
• Conduct requirements workshops, document business needs, and translate them into Oracle configurations
• Assess current HR processes and identify areas for simplification and improvement
• Advise HR leadership on best-practice solution options and influence the HR technology roadmap

Project Delivery & Rollout Leadership

• Manage delivery of new HCM modules and enhancements, including planning, testing, deployment, and post-go-live
• Oversee third-party consultants and implementation vendors, ensuring timely and quality delivery
• Support quarterly Oracle Cloud release testing and assess impacts on HCM processes
• Work closely with the BAU team for smooth transition and adoption support

Stakeholder Engagement & Change Enablement

• Collaborate with People & Culture leadership and function heads to ensure solution alignment and buy-in
• Lead functional training sessions and knowledge transfer to users and support teams
• Support dashboard/reporting needs for HR analytics, compliance, and KPIs
• Represent HCM systems in relevant governance and change forums

Other Responsibilities

• Support HCM data migration and validation
• Promote HRIS best practices and solution standardization across regions/entities
• Perform additional duties as required in line with Kent’s strategic and operational needs

Your knowledge/skills, education, and experience:
Knowledge/ Qualification/ Training/ Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, IT, Business, or related discipline
• Certifications in Oracle HCM Cloud modules and project management (e.g., PMP, Prince2) are advantageous

Communication:

• Excellent command of the English language, both written and verbal.
• Able to communicate complex solution concepts clearly and effectively to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Skilled in preparing and delivering impactful presentations to senior stakeholders, including C-level executives.

Behavior/ Core Competencies:

• Teamwork & Collaboration: A pragmatic and supportive team player who fosters cross-functional collaboration and builds strong working relationships across Kent Group.
• Communication & Stakeholder Engagement: Emotionally intelligent communicator, capable of listening actively, empathizing, and presenting effectively to diverse stakeholders, including executive leadership.
• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving: Analytical thinker who applies structured reasoning and creative problem-solving to resolve complex delivery challenges.
  Initiative & Accountability: Self-motivated and dependable, with a proactive approach to identifying and closing gaps, ensuring delivery timelines are met.
• Business Acumen: Demonstrates a strong understanding of how enterprise systems and HCM contribute to operational and strategic goals.
• Change Leadership: Champions and supports change initiatives across business units, promoting system adoption and continuous improvement.
• Influence & Negotiation: Builds trust and effectively influences decision-making at all levels through expertise, transparency, and collaborative engagement.

Details about the role:
Location: Dubai
Relocation required: Yes
Travel required: Occasionally
Contract type: Fulltime
Experience level: 12+