Senior Enterprise Resource Planning; ERP Systems Programmer & Manager

Our client is seeking a Senior Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems Programmer & Manager for an exciting contract to hire scenario. The Senior Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems Programmer & Manager advances Destination priorities, such as Academic Achievement, by leveraging Oracle Cloud HCM to deliver high-fidelity data and integrated systems. Through strategic road mapping and team leadership, this role ensures the district’s infrastructure directly supports student success and operational excellence.

This position requires a leader who values technical mentorship, data accuracy, and the continuous improvement of enterprise architecture to ensure every student can shape a successful future.

The Senior ERP Systems Programmer & Manager serves as the strategic lead for the operation, maintenance, and enhancement of the district's Oracle Cloud HCM environment, ensuring high-fidelity system integration. Reporting to the Director of Infrastructure Services, the role manages a specialized team of support analysts and engineers while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to resolve complex technical defects. This position is within the Application Services department and requires a deep technical understanding of relational databases and project management methodologies to align ERP functionality with student achievement deliverables.

Ultimately, this role is essential because the successful execution of a long-term ERP roadmap is the primary driver of maintaining data integrity and operational reliability, which are necessary to achieve the district's strategic objectives.

• Strategic Planning & Project Leadership 40%:
  Establish long-term strategic ERP roadmaps to achieve district objectives and strategic plan goals.
• Direct senior staff and leadership teams in ERP feasibility studies, evaluations, and large-scale project coordination.
• Utilize established project management methodologies to oversee the evaluation, design, and implementation of district applications.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure ERP deliverables align with student outcomes and achievement goals.
• Enterprise Systems Administration & Analysis 25%:
  Serve as the primary technical resource for District leadership teams and ERP user groups regarding system functionality.
• Analyze requirements to test, debug, and implement advanced functionality and integrations within ERP software.
• Monitor system activity to identify opportunities for operational improvement and implement approved production changes or customizations.
• Evaluate ERP patches and upgrades to provide deployment recommendations and schedules to leadership.
• Team Supervision & Operational Collaboration 20%:
  Supervise Oracle support staff by assigning daily responsibilities and conducting formal performance evaluations.
• Mentor junior staff in project management practices and technical body of knowledge tools.
• Liaise between the district and external technology partners to facilitate the timely resolution of software programming defects.
• Coordinate with HR and Finance Analysts to align ERP support services with district technology initiatives.
• Application Development & Quality Assurance 10%:
  Design, develop, and deploy customized reports and data integrations in partnership with third‑party vendors.
• Execute final quality assurance reviews of ERP-specific internal documentation created by departmental staff.
• Assist in the design, development, planning, and maintenance of the district’s Enterprise Architecture Plan.
• Troubleshoot advanced application issues to develop functional solutions for identified software defects.
• Perform other duties as assigned (5%).

Directly supervise employees. Direct reports include EPR team, contractors, and Application Services staff. Leadership Coverage: direct subordinate Infrastructure Services staff and perform Director duties during absences. Personnel Management: assign daily responsibilities and conduct performance evaluations. Professional Development: support staff growth and mentor junior personnel in project management practices.

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