Oracle ERP Security and Workflow Lead

Department

OPS ITS - ERP Operations Management

About the Department

ITS collaborates with campus partners to support the mission of the University of Chicago through the consistent delivery of high-quality solutions and services.   We provide secure, stable, and reliable infrastructure and applications to support the mission of the University.   We support and enable faculty research and teaching with the effective use of technology.   We simplify the technology experience for faculty, students, alumni, and staff, and we ensure technology is mobile-friendly and accessible.   We identify, manage, and mitigate the technology risks of the University.

Job Summary

The University of Chicago is seeking a highly experienced Oracle Fusion ERP Security and Workflow Lead with a strong technical background to join its ITS team. This senior role will lead the design, implementation, configuration, and ongoing support of Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP, with deep hands-on ownership of BPM/workflows, security architecture, and underlying data structures. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience delivering complex ERP solutions in large enterprise environments, collaborating with cross- functional stakeholders, and establishing best practices for security, approvals, and governance. This role requires a balance of technical depth, functional understanding, and leadership to support both internal teams and business partners.

Responsibilities

• Leads the end-to-end design, configuration, integration, and support of Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP, with a strong focus on security and workflow architecture.
• Serves as the primary technical authority and subject matter expert for Oracle Fusion ERP across security, BPM/workflows, and core ERP modules.
• Partners with business process owners to translate requirements into secure, scalable system designs and process improvements.
• Designs, configures, and supports approval workflows, roles, data security policies, and related controls across Oracle Fusion modules.
• Provides architectural guidance on configuration, extensions, and integrations to ensure alignment with University standards and Oracle best practices.
• Establishes and enforces governance standards for security, compliance, data privacy, and change management.
• Facilitates design workshops, leads gap analyses, and recommends solutions that support evolving campus needs.
• Troubleshoots complex security, workflow, and system issues, including support for upgrades and quarterly releases.
• Monitors system health and drives continuous improvement across ERP processes and controls.
• Collaborates with Oracle Support and implementation partners to manage service requests and escalations.
• Mentors internal teams and stakeholders on Oracle Fusion security, workflow, and ERP best practices.
• Leads or coordinates teams or projects for activities relating to software support and/or development.
• Utilizes expertise and a thorough understanding of business systems and industry requirements to translate business and user needs into system requirement specifications.
• Communicates and presents on system enhancements and/or alternatives to colleagues in IT management.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 7+ years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Masters degree in information technology, computer science, business, or a related field.

Experience:

• 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.

Certifications:

• Oracle Cloud Certification, functional and/or technical.

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

• Hands-on experience with Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC), FBDI/ADFDI, and other