JD Edwards ERP Capability Manager

Head of Talent Acquisition - Enterprise Applications (Oracle) at Version 1. Version 1 has celebrated over 28 years in Technology Services and works with global brands to deliver solutions that drive customer success. We partner with Oracle, Microsoft, AWS, Red Hat, OutSystems and Snowflake. We are a digitally focused consultancy with a strong emphasis on core values and growth in Digital, Data and Cloud practices.

UK & Ireland's premier Oracle, Microsoft & AWS partner; market leader in Oracle ERP and Cloud Applications; offering consulting, implementation, and support services employees, €347m/£302m revenue. ERP Partner of the Year and multiple Great Place To Work recognitions.

JD Edwards Capability Manager

Lead the future of JD Edwards at Version 1. Shape strategy, drive delivery excellence, and inspire a high-performing team of consultants. This is a senior leadership role focused on vision, delivery, and people development for the JD Edwards capability.

• Set the vision for the JD Edwards capability and drive innovation with AI, automation, and modern practices.
• Lead from the front — coaching, mentoring, and stepping into projects to ensure delivery success.
• Build and grow talent — attract, develop, and retain top JD Edwards consultants.
• Influence growth — contribute to bids, solutions, and thought leadership across the market.
• Make an impact at one of Europe's fastest-growing consultancies trusted by global brands.
• Build & Lead Talent — recruit, develop, and retain best-in-class JDE consultants aligned with Version 1 values.
• Drive Delivery Success — governance, risk management, quality assurance across projects; step in when needed to accelerate delivery.
• Optimise Resource Utilisation — maintain strong chargeability and utilisation within the JDE practice.
• Champion Innovation — embed AI tools, automation, UDOs, Orchestrations, and modern practices into delivery.
• Develop People — upskilling, certifications, career progression, inclusive team building.
• Retain Top Talent — identify high performers and create rotation opportunities to maintain velocity.
• Support Sales & Growth — contribute to bids, solution design, estimations, PoCs, and proposal reviews.
• Lead Thought Leadership — share expertise via blogs, white papers, and industry speaking engagements.
• Continuously Improve — measure and drive improvements in delivery, process, people, and technology.

• Extensive JD Edwards ERP expertise with a proven track record in implementations, upgrades, and optimisation.
• Strong ERP programme/project management experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead high-performing teams and mentor consultants.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Commercial acumen with experience supporting bids, pre-sales, and estimation.
• Certification in JD Edwards EnterpriseOne is a plus.
• Willingness to travel as needed and work within Version 1's hybrid working model.

• Leadership — inspire, motivate, and lead by example.
• Technical Depth — expert understanding of JD Edwards ERP.
• Innovation — leverage AI and modern practices to transform delivery.
• Problem-Solving — tackle challenges with creativity and pragmatism.
• Collaboration — work with customers, partners, and internal teams.
• Commercial Awareness — understand the broader business context and contribute to growth.

Why Version 1? Strong career progression and mentorship, a large training budget for accreditations, and awards recognition. Flexible remote/hybrid options, pension, private healthcare, life assurance, and ongoing ESG/CSR involvement. Quarterly performance-related profit share and a certified Great Place to Work for 10 years.

This is a hybrid role with occasional travel to the nearest base office. Location: Ireland & UK.

Contact Ashley Billington, Head of Talent Acquisition – Enterprise Applications (Oracle Cloud - ERP, HCM, EPM). Telephone:

We are an equal opportunities employer. Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging statement available on Version 1 Careers. We do not accept agency candidates.

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Consulting
• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting