ERP Financial Applications Manager

ERP Financial Applications Manager

Harris County Universal Services (Universal Services) is transforming the way the County does business and seeking an ERP Financial Applications Manager to join our team. Universal Services is the enterprise IT solutions center for the departments and offices of Harris County, providing Information Technology, Public Safety and Justice Technologies, 311 Constituent Engagement Services, Fleet Services, and Records and Information Governance Services. Harris County is the third largest and most diverse county in the nation, with a population of more than 5.1million. Harris County Commissioners Court, the County's governing body, directs a budget of more than $4 billion providing essential services including flood control, infrastructure, healthcare, housing, and justice administration. This is a great time to join Universal Services as we enhance critical services to Harris County residents and internal customers.

This position will lead a team of IT professionals and business analysts supporting the functional side of the PeopleSoft 9.2 FSCM ERP system. The team you manage is responsible for maintaining production system, requirements gathering, application configuration, end-user support, and testing for ongoing enhancements to the production application. We are seeking an experienced and strategic ERP PeopleSoft Functional Manager to lead the support, enhancement, and transformation of our PeopleSoft Finance and Supply Chain Management (FSCM) platforms. This role combines technology strategy, operational excellence, and team leadership to ensure the effective delivery of enterprise systems that support critical business functions. The ideal candidate will serve as a key liaison between IT and business stakeholders, providing thought leadership, driving system improvements, and contributing to a long-term transformation roadmap for FSCM systems and processes.

Leadership & Team Management: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of functional and systems analysts supporting PeopleSoft FSCM. Establish team priorities, performance goals, and professional development plans. Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture focused on service delivery and continuous improvement.

Technology Strategy & Architecture: Define and execute the functional strategy for PeopleSoft FSCM aligned with business objectives. Partner with cross functional teams to ensure scalable, sustainable system design. Contribute to the development of a multi-year FSCM transformation roadmap, including process optimization and technology modernization.

Operational Execution: Oversee day-to-day support, maintenance, and administration of People Soft Finance and Supply Chain systems. Ensure system stability, data integrity, and compliance with internal controls and policies. Manage incident resolution, enhancements, and release cycles

Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the primary liaison between IT and Finance/Supply Chain business stakeholders. Translate business needs into functional requirements and system solutions. Provide strategic guidance and recommendations on system capabilities and process improvements.

Project Delivery: Lead and support the successful delivery of FSCM technology initiatives and projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams on system implementations, upgrades, and integrations. Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with business goals.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email [email protected]. This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Education: Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field.

Experience: Three(3) years of experience supporting PeopleSoft version 9.0 or above; Three (3) years of experience managing or leading the ERP team; Seven (7) years of experience supporting ERP applications.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: 7+ years of experience with ERP systems, with a strong focus on People Soft FSCM. Proven experience leading functional or systems analyst teams. Deep understanding of Finance and/or Supply Chain business processes. Strong knowledge of PeopleSoft modules (e.g., General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Procurement, Inventory). Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferences: Experience working with public sector; Experience implementing PeopleSoft FSCM modules; Experience with large-scale ERP transformations or modernization initiatives. Familiarity with integration tools, reporting platforms, and data analytics. Experience with Agile or hybrid project delivery methodologists or relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, ERP certifications). Strategic thinking and problem-solving; Strong leadership and team development; Business and IT alignment; Communication and stakeholder management; Technical aptitude and systems thinking.

Location: 1111 Fannin St., Houston, Tx 77002

Work Schedule: 8 hours/day

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards. Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.

Harris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan. Health & Wellness Benefits: Medical Coverage, Dental Coverage, Vision Coverage, Wellness Plan, Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account. Paid Time Off (PTO): Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service), Eleven (11) County-observed holidays, One (1) floating holiday per year, Paid Parental Leave*, Sick Leave. Retirement Savings Benefit: 457 Deferred Compensation Plan. Professional learning & development opportunities, Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan), Flexible work schedule*, METRO RideSponsor Program*. Participation may vary by County department. For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website: www.benefitsathctx.com