Transforming Success: Building a Dream Team for a Global Energy Sector Leader

Our client, an international services company in the energy sector, embarked on a monumental transformation programme, underpinned by the implementation of Oracle Cloud Financials, SCM, PPM, HCM, Payroll, and EPM.

Tasked with delivering a seamless, multi-country rollout across three phases, the client selected a System Integrator to lead the implementation but turned to Oracle Contractors as their trusted partner for critical Quality Assurance and expert assistance throughout the project lifecycle.

 

Why Oracle Contractors?

Oracle Contractors stood out for several reasons:

  • Industry Experience: With a proven track record of providing Oracle experts to the energy and oil & gas sectors, we brought invaluable technical and industry-specific knowledge that resonated with the client’s requirements.
  • Oracle Cloud Expertise: As pioneers in Oracle Cloud implementations, our deep product knowledge and practical, hands-on experience were unmatched.
  • Extensive Oracle Network: Our extensive recruitment team, boasting over 20 years of market presence at the time, meant we had an unrivalled network of skilled consultants ready to step in.

 

The Implementation Dream Team

In close collaboration with our client, we harnessed our network and profound market understanding to assemble a ‘dream team’ of independent Oracle Subject Matter Experts.

This team, many of whom had a history of working together on past assignments, proved crucial as the project evolved. Over time, the client increasingly relied on our team, scaling back their System Integrator’s role to reduce costs and maintain better control.

 

Key Members of the Dream Team:

  • Oracle Cloud Solution Architect: With 20+ years of Oracle ERP (EBS & Cloud) experience and a trusted associate who had partnered with Oracle Contractors on several occasions.
  • Oracle Cloud Technical Architect: A leader in their field, retained beyond the go-live phase for additional strategic initiatives.
  • Oracle Cloud Integration Lead: Partnered closely with the Technical Architect for over two years, bringing seamless collaboration to the table.
  • Oracle Cloud Financials Functional Lead Consultant: A well-known expert with 20+ years of Oracle Financials experience, a familiar face to Oracle Contractors’ trusted network.
  • Multiple Specialists Across PPM, P2P, Payroll, and EPM: Seasoned consultants with extensive backgrounds, many of whom had contracted with us multiple times, bringing consistency and excellence to the project.

 

The “AHA” Moment: Realising Strategic Control

As the project progressed from one phase to the next, our team’s seamless integration and proven track record led the client to pivot from their initial strategy.

Recognising the high quality and deep knowledge brought by Oracle Contractors’ experts, the client reduced the System Integrator’s role. This shift not only provided more direct oversight and alignment with project goals but also led to significant cost savings, proving the value of choosing Oracle Contractors.

 

Support and Service Transition

Our support didn’t end with implementation. We ensured a smooth transition to the cloud with a dedicated Oracle Cloud Support Manager and a comprehensive service transition strategy, including specialised support consultants and managers who had contracted with Oracle Contractors previously.

Their involvement guaranteed continuity and reinforced long-term client success. Impact and Transformation: The Power of Partnership client to exceed expectations, streamline processes, and achieve sustainable success.

This case exemplifies how Oracle Contractors’ combination of expertise, flexibility, and industry know-how drives significant results in the most challenging implementations.

 

Industry-Specific Insights: Meeting the Unique Demands of the Energy Sector

In an industry where precision, expertise, and reliability are paramount, our experience and vast network of Oracle professionals allowed us to meet and exceed the client’s expectations, setting a new benchmark for partnership-driven project success.