PeopleSoft FMS/Oracle EPM Financials Principal

Arizona Department of Education•Scottsdale, AZ

43d•Hybrid

About The Position

Information Technology Services (ITS) at MCCCD is seeking a visionary PeopleSoft FMS/Oracle EPM Financials Principal to join our high-performing Business Enablement (BE) team. In this pivotal role, you'll oversee the support, operation, and advancement of MCCCD's enterprise financial systems-driving efficiency, reliability, and innovation across the organization. You'll serve as a strategic partner, collaborating with business leaders, technical teams, and stakeholders to deliver seamless ERP solutions, impactful enhancements, and high-value projects. Beyond managing critical systems, you'll lead hands-on support initiatives and champion continuous improvement efforts that strengthen our financial technology landscape. This is a highly visible, career-defining opportunity for a leader who thrives at the intersection of technology and business-guiding complex implementations, building strong cross-functional relationships, and shaping the future of financial operations at MCCCD.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited institution in any field with seven (7) years of system and application administration experience in an area directly related to the assignment.
An equivalent combination of the conferred degree, education, certification, and directly related work experience as described above, sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job, such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation, may be considered.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Oracle PeopleSoft Financials Management System (FMS).
Experience with Oracle Enterprise Performance Management (EPM).
Experience managing applications in cloud-based, hosted, or shared service enterprise environments.
Experience planning and managing PeopleSoft Update Manager (PUM) and PeopleTools Upgrades, including review of release notes, testing planning, etc.
Experience developing and managing internal and external performance metrics/SLAs (Service Level Agreements).
Experience leading financial projects

Responsibilities

Leads new projects and complex initiatives for Maricopa's financial applications, including implementation of new features, tools, and integrations
Serves as a liaison between ITS and Business Services from project initiation through closure
Maintains a collaborative decision-making culture with stakeholders
Confers with customers, peers, and vendors to assess needs and develop solution options
Serves as the functional subject matter expert for financial management applications, including PeopleSoft FMS and Oracle EPM SaaS
Recommends new features and functionality that align with business needs and creates additional operational efficiency
Develops presentations and demos for the Business Services team.
Oversees, consults, and collaborates on the development, testing, deployment, and adoption of solutions
Communicates and consults with system user populations regarding system changes and coordinates implementation planning for changes and releases.
Oversees contracted resources and manages Service Level Agreements (SLA's)
Escalates unresolved issues as appropriate
Monitors accuracy of development and deliverables.
Composes, reviews, and finalizes original comprehensive and complex reports and documents
Develops procedures and documentation related to the support and maintenance of applications
Performs related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Nationwide Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick Leave, and Personal Time
20 Paid Observed Holidays
Company-paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability plans, with the option to purchase supplemental coverage
https://www.azasrs.gov/, including Long Term Disability and Retiree Health Insurance with 100% employer-matching contributions
Optional Retirement Plans: 403(b), 457(b), Roth 403(b), Roth 457(b)
Tuition Reimbursement for employees and dependents
Annual Professional Development Funding
Flexible Work Schedules
District-Wide Wellness Program with Workshops and Webinars
Monthly Health & Wellness Calendar and Newsletter
Virta Diabetes Reversal Program, Support Groups, and Diabetes Empowerment Education Programs
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Sight-On-Site Eye Care Services
Mobile On-Site Mammography Screenings
Pre-Retirement Planning Events
Qualifying Employer forhttps://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service (potential loan forgiveness for federal Direct Loans after meeting repayment requirements and working full-time for an eligible employer)