Oracle ERP Functional and Technical Lead

University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

10h • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
• Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 7+ years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Nice To Haves

• 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 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.
• Oracle Cloud Certification, functional and/or technical.
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills, able to empower, mentor, and inspire.
• Manage competing priorities and multi-disciplinary teams to deliver complex solutions on time and within budget.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to build partnerships with IT and cross-departmental business leaders.
• Deep commitment to continuous learning, innovation, and change management.

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.

Benefits

• The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook .

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level