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Position Description About Harris County and Universal Services: 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. Position Overview: 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. Job Responsibilities: 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 https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net. 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

Requirements 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. Applicants for this position will be subject to a criminal background check that includes being fingerprinted. This applies to any position with network access to Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) or access to an area where CJIS is received, maintained or stored either manually or electronically (i.e

custodian, maintenance). Automatic Disqualification: Convictions, probation, or deferred adjudication for any Felony, and any Class A Misdemeanor Convictions, probation, or deferred adjudication for a Class B Misdemeanor, if within the previous 10 years Open arrest for any criminal offense (Felony or Misdemeanor) Family Violence conviction NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration.

"See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications. Preferences Experience: 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). Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Strategic thinking and problem-solving Strong leadership and team development Business and IT alignment Communication and stakeholder management Technical aptitude and systems thinking General Information 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.