PeopleSoft Financials ERP Principal

Maricopa Community Colleges; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 90,250 - 117,325; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nationwide Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Tuition Reimbursement

Annual Professional Development Funding

Job summary

A community college district in Tempe, AZ is seeking a PeopleSoft Financials ERP Principal to lead the functional direction of enterprise financial systems. This role bridges finance and tech, managing the functional roadmap and compliance to enhance financial operations. Expertise in PeopleSoft Financials and Oracle EPM is essential. Competitive salary between $90,250 - $117,325 annually. Telework options are available.

Qualifications

• 7 years of system and application administration experience related to the position.
• Experience in planning and managing PeopleSoft Update Manager (PUM) upgrades.

Responsibilities

• Lead the functional strategy and roadmap for MCCCD’s financial systems.
• Translate complex business requirements into system configurations.
• Oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of system enhancements.

Skills

Experience with Oracle PeopleSoft Financials Management System (FMS)

Experience with Oracle Enterprise Performance Management (EPM)

Experience leading financial projects

Experience managing applications in cloud-based environments

Education

Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution

Job description

MARICOPA COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT (MCCCD)

Job Opening: PeopleSoft Financials ERP Principal

Salary: $90,250 - $117,325/annually, DOE

Full job posting and apply online: https://www.maricopa.edu/about/careers/full-time-staff

Job ID 322496; Keyword “PeopleSoft Financials ERP Principal”

Open until filled - First review of resumes will be the week of April 13, 2026

Benefits

• Nationwide Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick Leave, and Personal Time
• 20 Paid Observed Holidays
• Company-paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability plans, with the option to purchase supplemental coverage
• Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Pension, including Long Term Disability and Retiree Health Insurance with 100% employer-matching contributions
• Optional Retirement Plans: 403(b), 457(b), Roth 403(b), Roth 457(b)
• Tuition Reimbursement for employees and dependents
• Annual Professional Development Funding

Employee Health & Wellness Programs

• District-Wide Wellness Program with Workshops and Webinars
• Monthly Health & Wellness Calendar and Newsletter
• Virta Diabetes Reversal Program, Support Groups, and Diabetes Empowerment Education Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Sight-On-Site Eye Care Services
• Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (potential loan forgiveness for federal Direct Loans after meeting repayment requirements and working full-time for an eligible employer)

What cool stuff does this job do?

Information Technology Services (ITS) at MCCCD is seeking a strategic PeopleSoft Financials ERP Principal to lead the functional direction and optimization of enterprise financial systems. This pivotal role serves as the primary functional subject‑matter expert for the PeopleSoft 9.2 Financial Management System (FMS) and Oracle Enterprise Performance Management (EPM), acting as the bridge between finance business partners and technology teams to translate complex requirements into scalable ERP and EPM solutions.

This role owns the functional roadmap, configuration, and business process design for core financial modules, including General Ledger, Payables, Receivables, Asset Management, Budgeting, and Planning, ensuring systems support MCCCD’s fiscal goals, compliance requirements, and evolving accounting practices. Additionally, this role influences decisions on system enhancements, PeopleSoft Update Manager (PUM) strategies, Fluid User Interface (Fluid UI) improvements, and integration design between PeopleSoft FMS and Oracle EPM, collaborating with key stakeholders to ensure successful delivery.

This is a high‑impact opportunity for a seasoned ERP financials professional with deep PeopleSoft Financials (FMS) and/or Oracle EPM expertise to drive innovation, lead user adoption, and shape the future of financial operations at MCCCD through strategic system leadership, process standardization, and continuous improvement.

Where will my time be spent?

30% – Strategic Leadership & Financial Systems Roadmap

• Leads the functional strategy and roadmap for MCCCD’s financial ecosystem, partnering with Business Services and executive leadership to prioritize high‑impact initiatives
• Drives the PeopleSoft Update Manager (PUM) strategy, evaluating and selecting new features (e.g., Fluid UI, Workcenters) that align with long‑term fiscal goals. Identifying opportunities for modernization, this role ensures the continuous evolution of our financial technology to support organizational efficiency

30% – Functional Solution Design & Business Process Alignment

• Serves as the Principal Functional Architect, translating complex business requirements into scalable system configurations and optimized workflows
• Leads fit‑gap analysis and solution design sessions for core modules (GL, AP, AR, Asset Management, Budgeting), recommending changes that automate manual processes and strengthen reporting
• Collaborates with finance stakeholders to ensure all designs meet compliance, auditability, and operational standards

15% – Project Delivery, Testing & Change Management

• Oversees the end‑to‑end functional lifecycle of system enhancements, from requirements gathering through User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to production deployment
• Partners with technical teams to ensure functional designs are feasible and performant
• Champions user adoption, defining training strategies and communication plans to ensure stakeholders are prepared for system changes and new capabilities

15% – Vendor Partner Management & Quality Assurance

• Manages relationships with external service providers, ensuring deliverables meet Service Level Agreements (SLAs), quality standards, and timelines
• Serves as the primary escalation point for complex functional issues requiring vendor support
• Reviews and approves external functional specifications and test plans to verify alignment with MCCCD’s business rules and architectural standards

10% – Documentation & Knowledge Management

• Develops and maintains comprehensive functional documentation, including business process maps, configuration guides, and decision logs
• Establishes knowledge‑sharing practices to ensure system sustainability and operational continuity
• Performs other duties as assigned to support the mission of the Information Technology Services (ITS) division

So, to be considered I need to have...

Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution in any field with seven years (7) of system and application administration experience in an area directly related to the assignment.

OR

An equivalent combination of the conferred degree, education, certification, and directly related work experience as described above, sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job, such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation, may be considered.

You'd like me to also have...

• Experience with Oracle PeopleSoft Financials Management System (FMS)
• Experience with Oracle Enterprise Performance Management (EPM)
• Experience leading financial projects
• Experience managing applications in cloud‑based, hosted, or shared service enterprise environments
• Experience in planning and managing PeopleSoft Update Manager (PUM) and PeopleTools Upgrades, including review of release notes, testing planning
• Experience developing and managing internal and external performance metrics/SLAs (Service Level Agreements)

Applicants are highly encouraged to submit a cover letter that details how they meet minimum and desired qualifications. A cover letter may further highlight an applicant’s knowledge, skill and ability.

Resume and Cover Letter Requirements

• Clearly illustrate how prior experience, knowledge and education meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position.
• Provide employment history in a month/year format (e.g., 09/07 to 10/11) including job title, job duties, indicate full or part time experience for each position held and name of employer for each position.

Legalese

ITS does not sponsor individuals for any type of work visas.

MCCCD will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information.

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, states: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."

The policy of the MCCCD is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment free of gender discrimination. Incidents of misconduct should be reported to the college Title IX Coordinator, as outlined in policy, contact information is available at this link Title IX Coordinators.

The Clery Act is a Federal law requiring United States Colleges and Universities to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses. Crime reporting data for each of the Maricopa Community Colleges, as required under the Clery Act, is available at this link Clery Act.