The University of Chicago is seeking a Oracle ERP Security and Workflow Lead to join its Information Technology Services (ITS) team. This senior role provides deep technical leadership for the design, implementation, and support of Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP, with a core focus on security, BPM/workflows, and underlying data architecture.
What You'll Do
- Lead the end-to-end design, configuration, integration, and support of Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP, with a strong focus on security and workflow architecture.
- Serve as the primary technical authority and subject matter expert for Oracle Fusion ERP across security, BPM/workflows, and core ERP modules.
- Partner with business process owners to translate requirements into secure, scalable system designs and process improvements.
- Design, configure, and support approval workflows, roles, data security policies, and related controls across Oracle Fusion modules.
- Provide architectural guidance on configuration, extensions, and integrations to ensure alignment with University standards and Oracle best practices.
- Establish and enforce governance standards for security, compliance, data privacy, and change management.
- Facilitate design workshops, lead gap analyses, and recommend solutions that support evolving campus needs.
- Troubleshoot complex security, workflow, and system issues, including support for upgrades and quarterly releases.
- Monitor system health and drive continuous improvement across ERP processes and controls.
- Collaborate with Oracle Support and implementation partners to manage service requests and escalations.
- Mentor internal teams and stakeholders on Oracle Fusion security, workflow, and ERP best practices.
- Lead or coordinate teams or projects for activities relating to software support and/or development.
- Utilize expertise to translate business and user needs into system requirement specifications.
- Communicate and present on system enhancements and/or alternatives to colleagues in IT management.
What We're Looking For
- College or university degree in a related field.
- Knowledge and skills developed through 7+ years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Nice to Have
- Master's degree in information technology, computer science, business, or a related field.
- 10+ years of progressive ERP experience, including at least 7 years of hands-on experience with Oracle ERP, with a strong emphasis on Oracle Fusion Cloud applications.
- Demonstrated expertise across both technical and functional domains of Oracle Fusion ERP, including Financials, Procurement, Supply Chain, and related modules.
- Background with Oracle Fusion data architecture, integrations (REST/SOAP APIs, Oracle Integration Cloud), and security role design and governance.
- Proven leadership experience leading cross-functional teams, delivering complex ERP implementations, and supporting enterprise-scale environments.
- Background in higher education or nonprofit environments.
- Oracle Cloud Certification, functional and/or technical.
- 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.
Technical Stack
- Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP
- Oracle BPM/workflows
- REST/SOAP APIs
- Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC)
- FBDI/ADFDI
Team & Environment
This role is part of the OPS ITS - ERP Operations Management department.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation: $160,000.00 - $180,000.00
- Health, retirement, and paid time off benefits.
Work Mode
This is a hybrid position based in Chicago, IL.
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.
