Mgr ERP System Administration

CPS Energy
United States, Texas, San Antonio
Jan 24, 2025
Mgr ERP System Administration Date: Jan 24, 2025 Location: San Antonio, TX, US, 78205 Company: CPS Energy We are engineers, high line workers, power plant managers, accountants, electricians, project coordinators, risk analysts, customer service operators, community representatives, safety and security specialists, communicators, human resources partners, information technology technicians and much, much more. We are 3,500 people committed to enhancing the lives of the communities we serve. Together, we are powering the growth and success of our community progress every day! Position Summary The ERP System Administration Lead will report to the Technical Group Lead for CPS Energy's ERP Transformation Program and is responsible for overseeing the deployment, operation, and continuous optimization of the Oracle Cloud ERP system environments. This senior leadership role will lead a team to manage & maintain the day-to-day operations of the Oracle Cloud ERP System including environment deployment and configuration, monitoring, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring smooth functioning of core business modules on the oracle platform while adhering to security policies. The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to address system requirements, identify improvement opportunities, and implement solutions that drive operational efficiency and user satisfaction. This role will focus on building and mentoring a high-performing team through coaching, professional development, and performance management. The System Administration Lead will work closely with key stakeholders to ensure that the ERP system supports the company's strategic goals while adapting to evolving business and technical needs. By championing continuous improvement initiatives and maintaining a forward-thinking approach, the individual in this role will play an integral part in the success of the ERP Transformation Program. Grade: 18 Deadline to apply: 2/8/2025 Tasks and Responsibilities Value Creation: Lead the planning, execution, and oversight of ERP system deployment activities to align with business goals. Drive initiatives that improve environment capability, scalability, and reliability. Work with implementation partner to establish and implement best practices for system administration documentation procedures and align with security and compliance requirements. Collaborate & engage with other IT team members/Business Stakeholders for seamless integration with other systems as needed. Partner with business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate to system configurations. Business Operations: Manage access to the environments and permissions within Oracle Cloud ERP system. Maintain system configuration which includes business processes, workflow and data mappings. Monitor overall environment performance using oracle standard tools to mitigate potential bottlenecks. Administer deployment of emergency or scheduled system updates in staging environment. Ensure the same are tested and verified before moving to production in collaboration with business area stakeholders and technical teams. Incorporate industry specific regulations, compliance requirements and awareness of core business processes and accounting principles to program procedure documents. Implement procedure(s) to ensure maintain data integrity & data quality checks after data refresh to the staging environment. People Development: Foster a collaborative environment within the team that encourages knowledge sharing, cross-training, teamwork, and mentoring/coaching for professional development. Set clear performance expectations, conduct evaluations, and provide constructive feedback to team members. Promote continuous learning and drive team engagement with innovative practices. Minimum Skills Minimum Knowledge and Abilities Proven expertise in ERP system administration, including system configuration, troubleshooting, and maintenance. Certification in Oracle Cloud ERP, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Foundations Associate, or Oracle Cloud ERP Implementation Specialist. Strong understanding of IT security principles and best practices for data management. Demonstrated leadership experience, with a history of successfully managing and mentoring teams. Excellent communication skills for engaging effectively with stakeholders at all levels. Expertise in Oracle cloud infrastructure, & administration, familiar with database management concepts, system integration tools and API. Excellent problem - solving & troubleshooting skills & able to effectively manage priorities and deadlines. Effectively communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders to explain technical concepts. Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field. Advanced certification in Oracle Cloud ERP, such as Oracle Financials Cloud: General Ledger Implementation Specialist. ITIL Certification, such as ITIL Foundation Level, to demonstrate knowledge of IT service management best practices. CompTIA Security+ or equivalent, emphasizing IT security expertise. Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals or AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner to support cloud infrastructure integration. Project management certifications, such as Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP). Proven experience managing large-scale ERP implementations, particularly within a utility or enterprise context. Familiarity with project management methodologies, such as Agile or Waterfall. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex technical challenges and deliver innovative solutions. Competencies Acting Decisively Resolving Conflict Delivering High Quality Work Driving for Results Developing Talent Displaying Technical Expertise Minimum Education Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience. Required Certifications Working Environment Indoor work, operating computer, manual dexterity, talking, hearing, repetitive motion. Use of personal computing equipment, telephone, multi-functioning printer and calculator. Ability to travel to and from meetings, training sessions or other business-related events late events. Physical Demands Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met. CPS Energy does not discriminate against applicants or employees. CPS Energy is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfers and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information or any other protected status. CPS Energy will comply with all laws and regulations. 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