ERP Reporting & Analytics Lead

Overview

Princeton University is seeking an experienced Reporting and Analytics Lead to drive readiness, planning, and implementation of reporting for a new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system across Human Capital Management (HCM), Finance, and Academic (Student) systems. Reporting to the University Data Office (UDO), this role will provide functional and technical expertise for data and reporting within modern cloud-based ERP systems and will establish the ERP reporting strategy, define requirements, and successfully deliver self-service reporting from within the ERP.

This critical role will ensure that ERP reporting fits within Princeton's overall data strategy including reporting best practices and data governance. The ERP Reporting and Analytics Lead will work closely with the UDO, ERP Program team, functional units, reporting users, and implementation consultants to deliver ERP reporting aligned with functional objectives.

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

This position is hybrid role.

Responsibilities
Reporting Management and Implementation:

• Lead the creation and maintenance of a prioritized future state reporting inventory based on the ERP reporting roadmap
• Lead and guide an ERP project reporting sub-team, including functional analysts and report developers (internal and consulting), to design and develop reports and dashboards within the ERP software to support operational and management reporting for business process and user needs
• Establish and implement quality control for all ERP report development activities, ensuring accuracy and alignment with functional objectives as well as on-time delivery
• Proactively identify and resolve ERP reporting issues, risks, and dependencies
• Mentor ERP reporting developers, providing skills development to ensure consistent application of the report development lifecycle across ERP modules including report and dashboard design standards; accessing ERP data structures for report development, all phases of testing including user acceptance testing; and effective knowledge transfer from implementation partners
• Ensure compliance with institutional data governance, security, and privacy standards

Reporting Strategy and Leadership:

• Working with the readiness consulting partner, UDO, functional and Information Technology (IT) leaders, define the ERP reporting strategy and approach, aligning with institutional data strategy and related initiatives including the Analytics Hub
• Incorporate the reporting strategy into ERP planning, reporting readiness, and implementation activities across ERP modules and business processes
• Direct the gathering, analysis, and prioritization of reporting requirements from stakeholders and functional teams to develop an ERP reporting implementation roadmap
• Collaborate with UDO colleagues, data stewards, and implementation partners to establish data collection and quality standards in support of ERP conversion and reporting, design master data, structure and taxonomy that represents the institution and enables roll up reporting, develop role-based access models for reporting, and ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines.

Stakeholder Engagement and Communication:

• Communicate ERP reporting concepts, requirements, and updates to stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Working with implementation partners, delivering training to ERP report developers in the functional units, and users of ERP self-service reporting at implementation
• Stay current with ERP reporting tools and industry best practices to continuously improve reporting capabilities

Qualifications

7+ years of experience implementing ERP reporting, including at least 3 years delivering native reporting with SaaS ERP (e.g. Oracle Cloud, Workday, or similar cloud platforms)
Expertise with cloud-based ERP data structures and inline reporting tools

Proven experience leading the design and implementation of self-service reporting for enterprise ERP initiatives

Strong background in information architecture, best practice reporting methodology and standards

Knowledge of data governance…