Oracle ERP Functional and Technical 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 seasoned Oracle Fusion ERP Functional and Technical Lead to join the ITS team. This is a senior role responsible for leading the design, implementation, configuration, and ongoing support of Oracle Fusion ERP cloud platform with a hands-on focus on both technical and functional domains. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience delivering complex ERP solutions, engaging with cross-functional stakeholders, and providing leadership and best practices for both internal teams and business partners.

Responsibilities

• Leads the end-to-end implementation, customization, integration, and maintenance of Oracle Fusion ERP modules.
• Serves as the primary point of contact and subject matter expert for Oracle Fusion ERP across both functional and technical domains.
• Collaborates with business process owners to translate business needs into robust system solutions and effective process enhancements.
• Designs, develops, and tests innovative configurations and extensions across financial, procurement, supply chain, and other Oracle modules as required.
• Drives data migration, conversion, and interface development efforts using Oracle tools and technologies.
• Oversees and mentors team members and stakeholders on best practices for business process mapping, system testing, and change management.
• Provides enterprise-wide architectural guidance, balancing configuration, customization, and integration strategies to ensure alignment with University standards and industry best practices.
• Develops and enforces technical and functional governance, including security, data privacy, and compliance requirements.
• Facilitates workshops, document requirements, and lead gap analysis sessions to recommend scalable solutions that support evolving campus needs.
• Troubleshoots complex system issues and provides advanced support for incident resolution, application upgrades, and patch management.
• Monitors system health and performance; develops strategies for continuous process improvement.
• Partners with Oracle support and consultants to manage service requests and escalations.
• Leads business process analyses, needs assessments, and preliminary cost/benefit analyses. Solves unique and complex problems relating to computer equipment capacity, limitations, and operation time.
• Utilizes expertise and a thorough understanding of business systems and industry requirements to translate business and user needs into system requirement specifications.
• 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:

• Master's degree in information technology, computer science, business, or a related field.

Experience:

• 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 education or nonprofit environments is a plus.
• 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.
• Track record of delivering successful ERP projects in a lead or architect role.

Certifications:

• Oracl