ERP Technical Architect

Under the direction of the Chief Technology Officer plan organize control and direct the Districts Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) ecosystem including Oracle Fusion ERP HCM SCM and EPM systems and related business applications and cloud services; oversee the secure efficient and compliant management of ERP applications integrations and operations supporting District business processes; ensure ERP systems are designed in accordance with District architecture standards and in compliance with regulatory requirements related to information security data integrity and service availability; perform related duties as assigned.

The classification specification does not describe all duties performed by all incumbents within the class. This summary provides examples of typical tasks performed in this classification.

• Plan organize control and direct the Districts Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) ecosystem including Oracle Fusion ERP Human Capital Management (HCM) Supply Chain Management (SCM) and Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) systems and related business applications and cloud services. E
• Serve as the ERP technical architect responsible for the strategic design of the ERP ecosystem; define and manage the ERP technical architecture including data conversion application integration master data management and system configuration. E
• Collaborate with the Information Security Officer Oracle and systems integrators to design and implement the ERP security architecture role-based access controls and compliance frameworks. E
• Coordinate and lead ERP governance activities ensuring policies documentation and technical standards are consistently applied across business teams and align with business requirements. E
• Provide technical leadership and direction to ERP work teams including Security and Administration PaaS (Platform as a Service) coding and SaaS (Software as a Service) configuration Integration and Data and Analytics. E
• Direct and oversee ERP system administrators analysts and application security specialists; ensure cloud and access security controls align with District cybersecurity standards.E
• Direct and guide programmers configuration specialists and platform developers in building extending and customizing ERP functions to meet business requirements.E
• Direct and oversee integration developers and specialists in designing and maintaining reliable data exchanges between ERP on-premises system and third-party cloud platforms.E
• Oversee data stewards master data management specialists Business Intelligence (BI) architects database administrators and report developers to ensure accurate reporting analytics and decision support;oversee ERP managed service providers as applicable.E
• Oversee regular Oracle Fusion releases regression testing and continuous optimization of ERP modules; manage vendor relationships service level agreements and ensure commercial support alignment with District priorities. E
• Develop and maintain ERP documentation configuration standards and operational guidelines; evaluate emerging technologies and make recommendations for ERP system enhancements and modernization. E
• Plan and coordinate the systematic decommissioning of legacy business systems and ensure successful migration to the modern ERP platform continuity of business operations and integrity of critical data.E
• Oversee and coordinate ongoing ERP support operations including resolution of system issues incident reports enhancement requests and service tickets. E
• Attend participate in and facilitate a variety of meetings workshops conferences and trainings to maintain current knowledge of emerging industry trends and best practices; make presentations regarding ERP objectives plans and achievements.E
• Supervise and evaluate the performance of staff; interview and select employees and recommend transfers reassignment termination and disciplinary actions. E
• Prepare and present reports dashboards and recommendations to District leadership and governance committees; compile data and prepare statistical and narrative reports regarding assigned activities.E
• Develop strategic ERP updates and insights regarding impacts implementation progress milestones and trends that inform align and engage senior leadership cross-functional teams and employees using a variety of modern communication tools. E
• Prepare and manage budgets for ongoing ERP systems and services; review financial data authorize expenditures and ensure cost-effective operations. E
• Operate office equipment including a computer and assigned software; drive a personal vehicle or utilize an alternative form of transportation to conduct work. E
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Note: At the end of some of the duty statements there is an italicized E which identifies essential duties required of the classification. This is strictly for use in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Knowledge of:

ERP architecture principles design and integration frameworks.

Oracle Fusion ERP Human Capital Management (HCM) Supply Chain Management (SCM) and Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) software as a service.

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and Oracle Cloud services for IaaS and PaaS including Integration Cloud APEX Identity Cloud and Analytics Cloud.

Cloud security administration access management and general information security compliance frameworks (e.g. NIST CSF).

ERP governance security data management and compliance requirements.

Business process design and optimization across finance human resources procurement and supply chain functions.

Application development and configuration.

System integration techniques middleware and API management.

Data architecture analytics and business intelligence strategies.

Project management methodologies such as Agile and SDLC).

Vendor and contract management.

Principles of administration supervision and training.

Budget preparation and control.

Financial and statistical recordkeeping and report preparation techniques.

Oral and written communication skills.

Principles and practices of administration supervision and training.

Applicable laws codes regulations policies and procedures.

Interpersonal skills using tact patience and courtesy.

Operation of a computer and assigned software.

Public speaking techniques.

Ability to:

Plan organize control and direct the Districts Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) ecosystem including Oracle Fusion ERP HCM SCM and EPM systems and related business applications and cloud service.

Define and manage the ERP technical architecture including data conversion application integration master data management and system configuration.

Coordinate and lead ERP governance activities.

Oversee regular Oracle Fusion releases regression testing and continuous optimization of ERP modules.

Prioritize the use of resources to maximize organizational effectiveness.

Accept and carry out responsibility for direction control and planning.

Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.

Present and clearly convey complex information to a variety of audiences.

Maintain current knowledge of industry trends and technological advances in the field.

Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel.

Foster a culture of customer-focus service delivery innovation and continual learning.

Interpret apply explain and ensure compliance with applicable laws codes rules and regulations.

Prepare and direct the preparation of a variety of comprehensive narrative and statistical reports.

Oversee and administer assigned budgets.

Prepare and deliver oral presentations.

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Drive a personal vehicle or utilize an alternative form of transportation to conduct work.

Operate a variety of office equipment including a computer and assigned software.

Education and Training:

Bachelors degree in information systems mathematics computer science engineering or related field. A masters degree is preferred.

Experience:

Five years of experience developing and supporting ERP architecture and application operations such as Oracle Fusion Oracle EBS SAP Workday or Lawson and leading cross-disciplined technical teams in ERP design implementation support and optimization.

Experience in large enterprise or public sector organization with over 10000 employees is preferred.

Any other combination of education training and experience which demonstrates that the applicant is likely to possess the required skills knowledge or abilities may be considered.

The following certifications are preferred:

PMP or equivalent project management certification.

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).

Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) or related cybersecurity certification.

Positions in this class require the use of a personal automobile and possession of a valid California class C drivers license or the ability to utilize an alternative form of transportation.

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SELECTION PROCEDURE:

The examination process for this recruitment may be comprised of one or any combination of the following: screening of the applicants training background and experience; evaluation of responses on a supplemental application; written examination(s); qualifications appraisal oral examination; performance examination; or technical oral examination scored on a job-related basis. Only the most highly qualified candidates will be invited to continue in the examination process. Successful candidates who pass all parts of the examination process will be placed on the eligibility list in order of their relative merit as determined by these competitive examinations.The eligibility list for this classification will remain in effect for a period of 6 months.