ERP Solution Architect - Military veterans preferred

Department Vice President for IT and CIO
Category Information Technology
Job Type Full-Time

Overview

Weare seekingan experienced ERP SolutionArchitect to lead the technical analysis, strategy development, planning and implementation of our enterprise-wide ERP replacement project covering the HCM, finance and student business domains. Reporting to the VP for IT and CIO, this critical role will provide technical leadership, design robust solutionarchitectures,and oversee datamigrationand conversion strategies to ensureaseamless transition toamodern ERP platform. The ERP Solution Architect will collaborate closely with colleagues in the Office of Information Technology and the University’s Data Office, leaders of key administrative departments, cross-functional teams, vendors, and consultants to deliverascalable, efficient,and future-ready ERP systemaligned with our business goals and objectives.

This is a 2 year, benefits-eligible term appointment with a possibility of transitioning to an ongoing position after funding approval.

Technical Leadership

• Guide the technical direction of the ERP replacement, ensuringstrategic alignment and a deep understanding of technical dependencies, to align with ERP transformation program goals, industry best practices,and technical standards (e.g., NIST).

• Design end-to-end ERP systemarchitecture, including integration with existing in-house custom enterprise applications/systems, cloud platforms,and third-partyapplications.

• Developand oversee dataconversion and migration strategies, including ETL processes, datamapping,and validation to ensure dataintegrityandaccuracy.

• Collaborate with the University Data Office to establish dataquality standards, oversee datacleansing,and ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines and policies.

• Identify technical risks, propose mitigation strategies,and ensure scalability, security,and performance of the ERP solution.

• Create and own technical documentation,architecture blueprints,and support training for IT teams.

• Evaluate ERP vendor solutionsand ensurealignment with thearchitectural roadmapand organizational needs.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Work with businessanalysts, project managers, technical leads, developers, ERP vendors, and consulting partners to translate business requirements into technical solutions.Summarize the information for stakeholder (technology and business) sign-off.

Essential Qualifications -

• 7+ years of experience in ITarchitecture, withat least 3 years focused on SaaS ERP implementations or replacements (e.g., Oracle Cloud, Workday)

• Deep knowledge of ERP systemsand their integration with enterprise environments

• Proven experience designingand leading datamigrationand conversion strategies for large-scale ERP projects

• Strong background in solutionarchitecture, integration technologies (e.g.,APIs, middleware, MuleSoft, Boomi, etc.),and cloud platforms (e.g.,AWS,Azure)

• Knowledge of enterprise integration patternsand technologies (e.g., SOA, REST, SOAP) and a keen interest in learning new approaches

• Knowledge of dataquality frameworksand governance practices

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively (both verbally and in writing), and to collaborate with a diverse set of stakeholders: technical, non-technical, management and end-users

• Stronganalyticaland problem-solvingabilities

• Ability to work inafast-paced, project-based, collaborative environment

• When provided access to personal, proprietary and/or otherwise confidential data, maintains such data in the strictest confidence and follows procedures to ensure the privacy, security and proper use of data

• Experience withagile and traditional project work approaches

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related work experience

Preferred Qualifications -

• Experience in higher education ERP implementations (preferred HCM, Financials or Student Information Systems)

• Familiarity with cloud-based ERP deployments

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, work experience, education/training, key skills, market, collective bargaining agreements as applicable, and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The posted salary range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate for a full-time position; salaries for part-time positions are pro-rated accordingly.

If the salary range on the posted position shows an hourly rate, this is the baseline; the actual hourly rate may be higher, depending on the position and factors listed above.

The University also offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. Please see this link for more information.

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