SENIOR DIRECTOR, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (ORACLE HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT)

Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority•Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

Directs the overall activities of a functional unit within the Information Technology Services (ITS) department to deliver quality projects as well as providing user support services within the agency. The Senior Director, Finance will lead the functional team responsible for delivering Metro's new payroll system using Oracle HCM. This includes managing the conversion of all earn types, applying union pay rules, ensuring legal compliance, and managing integrations with Metro's Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system and external systems for timekeeping and Human Resources data. The role will also oversee daily payroll operations following go-live. Interviews are projected to be scheduled for the week of 2/2/2026. These dates are subject to change. We encourage you to monitor your governmentjobs.com profile and emails for the latest updates.

Requirements

A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis. A typical combination includes:
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field; Master's Degree in a related field preferred
Five years of relevant management-level experience in strategic planning, resource budgeting, customer relation and personnel management, and leading a diverse team in information systems administration and management functions
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions

Nice To Haves

Experience leading the planning and implementation of Oracle Cloud HCM solutions, including Core HR, Payroll, Time and Labor, and Benefits.
Experience configuring Oracle Cloud HCM and translating HR and payroll business processes into system logic, including the use of Fast Formulas, system configuration tools, and integration with enterprise systems.
Experience overseeing HCM payroll operations, including production support, functional testing, issue resolution, and end-user or customer training for enterprise payroll systems.
Experience managing large-scale technology project delivery, including budgeting and forecasting, resource planning and scheduling, risk assessment and mitigation, and providing project status updates to executive leadership and key stakeholders

Responsibilities

Develops and maintains customer partnerships, internal and external, to ensure alignment to agency objectives and achievement of business goals
Coordinates IT project management oversight activities with all Metro departments and resources, including consultants, contractors, and vendors
Supervises and directs assigned staff and subordinate management in planning, design, construction, implementation, installation, training, and maintenance of enterprise-level software application systems
Determines, prioritizes, and implements, through assigned staff, proof of concept projects that impact the customer experience
Develops short- and long-range plans; establishes priorities and goals/objectives for assigned functional areas
Establishes and monitors the unit's annual project objectives, KPIs (Key Performance Indicators), schedules, and budget
Develops studies and reports to evaluate productivity of functional areas and eliminate impediments to peak performance
Coordinates continuous programming support for Metro's mission critical systems
Researches and investigates emerging technologies and collaborates with other IT units, Metro departments, and private sector entities to promote new technology beneficial to the agency
Presents research and project findings with other public/private entities at transit and technology conferences, Metro Board, executive management committees, etc.
Develops and manages the unit's operating and capital budgets, monitoring and controlling expenditures, initiating procurements, approving payment of invoices, and developing financial and administrative studies and reports
Directs and manages in the preparation of requests for proposals (RFPs); participates in proposal evaluation, vendor selection, and contract negotiation processes; monitors progress of consultant firms and recommends payment for their services
Enforces and monitors the department's programming standards, information security, business continuity, disaster recovery, and safety programs
Coordinates and executes Metro's business continuity plan in the event of system failure
Reviews, approves, assigns, and manages requests for ITS services
Enforces and ensures compliance with all applicable standards to ensure interoperability between software application systems, databases, programming interfaces, and operating systems
Enforces and ensures adherence to all security measures required to protect the safety and integrity of all information contained within agency systems and from attacks by internal and external forces
Prepares monthly reports for Board of Directors and executive committees as required
Prepares and presents monthly status briefing for Metro' s executive management and compiles monthly published report for financial staff, FTA (Federal Transit Administration), and Metro's executive office as required
Communicates and implements safety rules, policies, and procedures in support of the agency's safety vision and goals; and maintains accountability for the safety performance of all assigned employees
May be required to perform other related job duties