Oracle ERP Security and Workflow Lead

Department

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Job Summary

Responsibilities

• Leads the end-to-end design, configuration, integration, and support of Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP, with a strong focus on security and workflow architecture.
• Serves as the primary technical authority and subject matter expert for Oracle Fusion ERP across security, BPM/workflows, and core ERP modules.
• Partners with business process owners to translate requirements into secure, scalable system designs and process improvements.
• Designs, configures, and supports approval workflows, roles, data security policies, and related controls across Oracle Fusion modules.
• Provides architectural guidance on configuration, extensions, and integrations to ensure alignment with University standards and Oracle best practices.
• Establishes and enforces governance standards for security, compliance, data privacy, and change management.
• Facilitates design workshops, leads gap analyses, and recommends solutions that support evolving campus needs.
• Troubleshoots complex security, workflow, and system issues, including support for upgrades and quarterly releases.
• Monitors system health and drives continuous improvement across ERP processes and controls.
• Collaborates with Oracle Support and implementation partners to manage service requests and escalations.
• Mentors internal teams and stakeholders on Oracle Fusion security, workflow, and ERP best practices.
• Leads or coordinates teams or projects for activities relating to software support and/or development.
• Utilizes expertise and a thorough understanding of business systems and industry requirements to translate business and user needs into system requirement specifications.
• Communicates and presents on system enhancements and/or alternatives to colleagues in IT management.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Masters degree in information technology, computer science, business, or a related field.

Experience:

• 10+ years of progressive ERP experience, including at least 7 years of hands-on experience with Oracle ERP, with a strong emphasis on Oracle Fusion Cloud applications.
• Demonstrated expertise across both technical and functional domains of Oracle Fusion ERP, including Financials, Procurement, Supply Chain, and related modules.
• Background with Oracle Fusion data architecture, integrations (REST/SOAP APIs, Oracle Integration Cloud), and security role design and governance.
• Proven leadership experience leading cross-functional teams, delivering complex ERP implementations, and supporting enterprise-scale environments.
• Background in higher education or nonprofit environments.

Certifications:

• Oracle Cloud Certification, functional and/or technical.

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

• 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.

Preferred Competencies

• Track record of delivering successful ERP projects in a lead or architect role.
• 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.

Working Conditions

• Hybrid, onsite and remote.

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (required)
• Cover Letter (required)
• References Contact Information (3)(required)

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Pay Range

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Benefits Eligible

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.

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