ERP Solutions Archtiect

Overview

Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Contract - Independent
Contract - 1 Year(s)
10% Travel

Skills

Organizational Skills
IT Strategy
Information Systems
Leadership
Organizational Change Management
Evaluation
Facilitation
Functional Requirements
Higher Education
Demonstrations
Documentation
Enterprise Architecture
Enterprise Resource Planning
Collaboration
Communication
Data Integration
Data Migration
Systems Design
SAS Cloud Analytic Services
Software Design
Stakeholder Engagement
Decision-making
IT Management
P2P
PeopleSoft
Reporting
Roadmaps
System Integration

Job Details

We are looking for an experienced ERP Solutions Architect to support a large-scale ERP Roadmap project for a higher education client. This critical role will help guide the evaluation and future direction of the institution s ERP landscape, which includes HR, Financials, and Campus Solutions. The Solutions Architect will play a key role in organizing and assessing ERP solution demonstrations, evaluating integrations with recently adopted non-PeopleSoft systems (Slate, CAS, Flywire, Campus Logic, Follet), and designing a cohesive future-state architecture.
Key Responsibilities:
  • ERP Solution Design & Evaluation:
    • Lead the planning and facilitation of ERP solution demonstrations, including system overviews and in-depth reviews of specific modules (Student, Grants, P2P, Reporting).
    • Assess functionality, technical fit, and potential gaps in proposed ERP solutions.
    • Evaluate impacts and integration requirements for non-PeopleSoft systems already in use.
  • Roadmap Development:
    • Contribute technical and functional expertise to the creation of a strategic ERP roadmap.
    • Define overarching architecture principles, system design standards, and integration strategies.
    • Develop recommendations for future-state ERP architecture to support the client s operational and strategic goals.
  • Stakeholder Engagement & Peer Learning:
    • Support peer institution discussions to gather insights on ERP implementations, planning, and lessons learned.
    • Advise stakeholders on best practices for ERP planning, organizational change management, and system governance.
  • Technical Leadership:
    • Provide expertise on system integration, data migration, and enterprise architecture.
    • Ensure alignment between functional requirements, technical capabilities, and overall IT strategy.
    • Develop high-level solution designs, diagrams, and documentation to support decision-making.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or related field (Master s preferred).
  • 7+ years of experience as an ERP Solutions Architect, Technical Lead, or Senior ERP Consultant.
  • Extensive experience with ERP systems in higher education; PeopleSoft knowledge strongly preferred.
  • Proven experience designing and integrating complex enterprise systems, including third-party applications.
  • Familiarity with functional domains such as Student Information Systems, Grants, P2P, and Reporting.
  • Strong understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks, data integration, and technical governance.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with functional teams, IT, and leadership.
  • Ability to travel on-site as needed (up to 25%).
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