The University of Chicago is hiring an Oracle ERP Functional and Technical Lead to architect and manage its Oracle Fusion cloud platform. In this hands-on role, you will serve as the primary point of contact and subject matter expert across both functional and technical domains, guiding the design, implementation, and ongoing support of the ERP system.
What You'll Do
- Lead the end-to-end implementation, customization, integration, and maintenance of Oracle Fusion ERP modules.
- Collaborate with business process owners to translate business needs into robust system solutions and effective process enhancements.
- Design, develop, and test innovative configurations and extensions across financial, procurement, supply chain, and other Oracle modules.
- Drive data migration, conversion, and interface development efforts using Oracle tools and technologies.
- Oversee and mentor team members and stakeholders on best practices for business process mapping, system testing, and change management.
- Provide enterprise-wide architectural guidance, balancing configuration, customization, and integration strategies.
- Develop and enforce technical and functional governance, including security, data privacy, and compliance requirements.
- Facilitate workshops, document requirements, and lead gap analysis sessions to recommend scalable solutions.
- Troubleshoot complex system issues and provide advanced support for incident resolution, application upgrades, and patch management.
- Monitor system health and performance; develop strategies for continuous process improvement.
- Partner with Oracle support and consultants to manage service requests and escalations.
- Lead business process analyses, needs assessments, and preliminary cost/benefit analyses.
- Solve unique and complex problems relating to computer equipment capacity, limitations, and operation time.
- Utilize expertise and a thorough understanding of business systems to translate business and user needs into system requirement specifications.
What We're Looking For
- A college or university degree in a related field.
- 7+ years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Nice to Have
- A Master's degree in information technology, computer science, business, or a related field.
- At least 15 years of progressive experience in ERP, with a minimum of 10 years specifically in Oracle ERP, including Fusion Cloud applications.
- Demonstrated expertise in both functional and technical aspects of Oracle Fusion ERP, including financials, procurement, supply chain, and related modules.
- Deep experience with data architecture, integrations (REST/SOAP APIs, OIC), and security roles within Oracle Fusion.
- Proven leadership experience guiding cross-functional teams, implementing complex ERP solutions, and managing IT projects.
- Background in education or nonprofit environments.
- Hands-on experience with Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC), FBDI/ADFDI, and other Oracle tools.
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements, financial controls, and audit processes impacting ERP systems.
- A track record of delivering successful ERP projects in a lead or architect role.
- Oracle Cloud Certification, functional and/or technical.
Technical Stack
- Oracle Fusion ERP
- Oracle Fusion Cloud applications
- REST/SOAP APIs
- Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC)
- FBDI/ADFDI
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation: $160,000.00 - $180,000.00
- Health, retirement, and paid time off benefits.
Work Mode
This role operates on a hybrid schedule.
The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law.
