Thales
ERP Engineer LR08
Position: Oracle EBS Consultant
Location: Hengelo Department: IS/IT Reports to: Product Owner ERP Squad
Role Overview
As an Oracle EBS Upgrade Consultant, you will join the IS/IT ERP Squad and take full ownership of our upcoming major upgrade from Oracle EBS version 12.2.08 to version 12.2.14. You will be responsible for the end‑to‑end execution of the upgrade project, including planning, coordination, stakeholder alignment, and hands‑on configuration work when needed.
You will collaborate closely with business stakeholders, functional consultants, technical specialists, and our external hosting partner to ensure a smooth, controlled, and successful transition to the new Oracle EBS release.
This assignment requires a seasoned Oracle EBS professional who can combine project leadership with practical expertise in EBS modules, configuration, and upgrade best practices.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the Oracle EBS upgrade project from initiation to go‑live and stabilization.
Work with a detailed project plan, including scope, timelines, dependencies, and risk management.
Coordinate with business stakeholders to gather requirements, validate impacts, and align expectations.
Collaborate with the ERP Squad to leverage existing knowledge and ensure functional and technical alignment.
Manage communication and coordination with the external hosting provider regarding environment setup, migrations, and technical readiness.
Oversee and support functional and technical upgrade activities, including configuration, data validation, and regression testing.
Facilitate and support user acceptance testing (UAT) and training activities.
Ensure proper documentation of changes, configurations, and procedures.
Provide hands‑on support in Oracle EBS configuration and troubleshooting when required.
Monitor progress, report status to the Product Owner, and ensure timely delivery of project milestones.
Drive continuous improvement and knowledge transfer within the ERP Squad.
Required Qualifications & Experience
Experience with Oracle E‑Business Suite, including major upgrades or migrations.
Strong understanding of Oracle EBS architecture, modules, configuration, and integration points.
Proven experience in leading or coordinating complex ERP upgrade projects.
Hands‑on experience with Oracle EBS functional configuration (e.g., Finance, SCM, HR, or other relevant modules).
Assignment Details
Availability: 3 days per week
Expected duration: 6–9 months
Possible extension: Yes, depending on project progress and follow‑up needs