ERP Solution Architect

Overview

Weare seekingan experienced ERP Solution Architect 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 system architecture, including integration with existing in-house custom enterprise applications/systems, cloud platforms,and third-party applications.

• Develop and oversee dataconversion and migration strategies, including ETL processes, data mapping,and validation to ensure dataintegrityandaccuracy.

• Collaborate with the University Data Office to establish data quality 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 solution sand ensure alignment with the architectural roadmapand organizational needs.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Work with business analysts, project managers, technical leads, developers, ERP vendors, and consulting partners to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
  
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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 system sand their integration with enterprise environments

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

• Strong background in solution architecture, integration technologies (e.g.,APIs, middleware, Mule Soft, Boomi, etc.),and cloud platforms (e.g.,AWS,Azure)

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

• Knowledge of data quality framework sand 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-solving abilities

• 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 with agile 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.

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