Oracle ERP Project Portfolio Management Lead

Department

OPS ITS - IT Services

About The Department

ITS collaborates with campus partners to support the mission of the University of Chicago through the consistent delivery of high-quality solutions and services.   We provide secure, stable, and reliable infrastructure and applications to support the mission of the University.   We support and enable faculty research and teaching with the effective use of technology.   We simplify the technology experience for faculty, students, alumni, and staff, and we ensure technology is mobile-friendly and accessible.   We identify, manage, and mitigate the technology risks of the University.

Job Summary

The University of Chicago is seeking a highly experienced Oracle Fusion ERP PPM Lead with a strong technical background to join its ITS team. This is a senior role that will serve as the primary technical resource for supporting and enhancing Oracle Cloud Project Portfolio Management (PPM) solutions across diverse stakeholder groups, including University Research Awards (URA), Clinical Research Studies (CRS), Capital Projects, and Internal Awards and Discretionary Funds (IADF). The lead is responsible for troubleshooting and resolving complex functional and technical issues, helping to translate stakeholder requirements into system solutions, and ensuring seamless integration and data flow within the Oracle Cloud PPM environment. This role collaborates closely with end users, business analysts, and IT teams to optimize PPM processes, support system upgrades, and deliver practical solutions to improve operational efficiency. The PPM Lead proactively identifies opportunities for continuous improvement, provides expert guidance and documentation, and supports ongoing training efforts to empower stakeholders in leveraging Oracle Cloud PPM for their unique project needs.

Responsibilities
• Leads the end-to-end implementation, customization, integration, and maintenance of Oracle Fusion ERP modules (PPM).
• Serves as the primary point of contact and subject matter expert for Oracle Fusion ERP across PPM modules.
• Designs, develops, and tests innovative configurations and extensions across Oracle PPM modules as required.
• Collaborates with stakeholders to gather requirements, analyze business processes, and design effective technical solutions.
• 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 performance, conducts root cause analysis, and implements corrective actions for recurring issues.
• Configures and customizes Oracle Cloud PPM modules; manages service requests and escalations.
• Mentors team members and stakeholders on PPM best practices.
• Leads in the development of new systems, features, and tools. Solves complex problems and identifies opportunities for technical improvement and performance optimization. Reviews and tests code to ensure appropriate standards are met.
• Leads or coordinates teams or projects for activities relating to software support and/or development.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Education:

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 7+ years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Certifications:

Preferred Qualifications

Education:
• Bachelor’s 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 (including PPM).
• Familiarity with Oracle Fusion data architecture, integrations (REST/SOAP APIs, Oracle Integration Cloud), and PPM process and workflow.
• Proven leadership experience leading cross-functional teams, delivering complex ERP implementations, and supporting enterprise-scale environments.
• 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.
• Background in higher education or nonprofit environment.

Preferred Competencies
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills 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)

When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Job Family

Information Technology

Role Impact

Individual Contributor

Scheduled Weekly Hours

37.5

Drug Test Required

No

Health Screen Required

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No

Pay Rate Type

Salary

FLSA Status

Exempt

Pay Range

$155,000.00 - $170,000.00

The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.

Benefits Eligible

Yes

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.

Posting Statement

The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

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