Director of ERP (ID# 826)

Location: Houston, TX

 Reports To: Chief Information Officer (CIO) 

 

Position Summary

Our client is seeking an experienced Director of ERP to provide strategic and operational leadership for the institution’s enterprise resource planning systems. This role will oversee the design, implementation, maintenance, and optimization of ERP and Student Information Systems (SIS), with a primary focus on PeopleSoft, to support administrative and academic functions.

The Director of ERP will ensure system reliability, security, and alignment with institutional goals while fostering collaboration across departments and driving continuous system improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of ERP professionals, analysts, and technical staff to ensure optimal system performance and reliability.
• Manage and oversee PeopleSoft applications, including Campus Solutions, Financials, HR, and other relevant modules, along with integrated third-party systems.
• Develop and execute ERP strategies for system optimization, upgrades, and long-term sustainability.
• Direct large-scale ERP implementations, upgrades, and integration projects, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and stakeholder alignment.
• Oversee integrations between PeopleSoft and third-party applications, ensuring efficient data flow, compatibility, and system interoperability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify business requirements, streamline processes, and implement system enhancements.
• Ensure data integrity, system security, and regulatory compliance across ERP and integrated systems through effective governance practices.
• Oversee reporting and analytics capabilities to support data-driven decision-making and operational efficiency.
• Manage vendor and consultant relationships, including contract negotiations, service delivery, and issue resolution.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend solutions to enhance ERP functionality, performance, and scalability.
• Maintain business continuity through effective disaster recovery, risk mitigation, and system recovery strategies.
• Establish and enforce best practices, technical standards, and documentation for ERP development, integration, and maintenance.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.

Experience

• 10+ years of experience in ERP systems management, including at least 5+ years of hands-on experience with PeopleSoft applications such as Financials, HRMS, SCM, or related modules.
• Proven track record of leading ERP implementations, upgrades, and integrations within large, complex organizations.
• Demonstrated experience leading technical teams and managing enterprise-level systems and projects.

Technical Skills

• In-depth knowledge of the PeopleSoft application suite and associated technologies, including PeopleTools, Application Engine, SQR, and related tools.
• Familiarity with integration technologies, including SOA, web services, REST APIs, and middleware solutions such as Dell Boomi and Oracle Integration Cloud.
• Strong understanding of ERP system architecture, data governance, security, integrations, and performance optimization.
• Excellent project management, analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Certifications

• PeopleSoft Certified Implementation Specialist or an equivalent certification.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or a similar project management credential.

Work Environment & Location

• Location: Houston, Texas — onsite position.
• Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, with occasional after-hours or weekend support required during system upgrades, implementations, or troubleshooting.
• Travel: Minimal travel, primarily for vendor or team coordination within the state or region.
• Compensation & Benefits: Competitive salary package, comprehensive benefits, and a performance-based incentive program.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Our client is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and professional work environment.