Solution Architect-Oracle Cloud ERP -W2

Client: Chicago Public Schools
Location: Remote


Interview Mode: Virtual Interview


Type: Contract


Work authorization: Cannot work with OPT or CPT


Rate: 70/hr W2

Project Description:


CPS is currently undertaking a multi-year ERP modernization program for migrating and upgrading on-premise Oracle E-Business Financials, Oracle PeopleSoft Human Capital Management Applications, and Kronos Workforce Management System to the latest SaaS-based Oracle Cloud ERP Platform as part of business and technology transformation. The Solution Architect - Oracle Fusion Cloud will leverage technical experience to help CPS achieve value through defining and implementing Cloud migration strategies leveraging Oracle technologies for large-sized organizations. They will help to develop and enhance methodologies that leverage leading practices to build secure, highly available, and performant solutions to deliver the Cloud Strategy and Migration vision.

This is a full-time remote position (9-5, M-F, CST). The resource is for a long-term need to support our multi-year ERP Modernization Program with potential hire opportunities as well as staff augmentation support needed during the implementation. We are looking for the best resource at the most competitive billing rates possible for Chicago, IL. public sector market, we are open to considering remote resources who are willing to transition to a hybrid role-based program and role requirements.

CPS is currently undertaking a multi-year ERP modernization program for migrating and


upgrading on-premise Oracle E-Business Financials, and Oracle PeopleSoft Human Capital


Management Applications, and Kronos Workforce Management System to the latest


SaaS-based Oracle Cloud ERP Platform as part of business and technology transformation.

The Solution Architect - Oracle Fusion Cloud will leverage technical experience to help CPS


achieve value through defining and implementing Cloud migration strategies leveraging Oracle


technologies for large sized organizations. They will help to develop and enhance methodologies


that leverage leading practices to build secure, highly available, and performant solutions to deliver


the Cloud Strategy and Migration vision.

The Solution Architect leads technical solutioning discussions as part of CPS ERP


Transformation Requirements Analysis and Solution Design phase of the program utilizing


Oracle ERP Fusion Cloud platform and collaboratively works with the System Integrator team


for validating the solution design and implementation of final ERP Cloud solution.

This position resides in the Portfolio Management Office (PMO) of the Information and


Technology Services (ITS) / ERP Modernization Program of Chicago Public Schools.

The Solution Architect is accountable for the following responsibilities:
• Assist in architecting Oracle ERP Cloud based SaaS solutions to enable cloud solutions


with consideration for performance and high availability.
• Work closely with business stakeholders, ERP Cloud Vendors, and third-party solution


providers, as well as system integrators to define and design CPS ERP Cloud


technology footprint as part of the implementation roadmap.
• Define standard operating procedures for allowing Oracle and non-Oracle technologies


to seamlessly integrate.
• Lead Technical Solution Design workshops and building technical strategies for


conversions, integrations, reports and extensions leveraging Oracle SaaS platform for a


large and complex Oracle Fusion implementation.
• Advise on technical solutions, architecture designs, strategy, and implementation best


practices.
• Provide technical design and solution architecture inputs to plan the deliverable timelines


and resources for the project scope, timeline, and execution.
• Build technical designs and support complex Oracle ERP SaaS solutions to address


business requirements.
• Stay current with industry developments and best practices and incorporate them as and


when necessary.
• Ensure that the application architecture is consistent with architectural standards,


working closely with the enterprise architecture and operations team to facilitate approval


from CPS Architecture Review Board.
• Assist management with writing statement of work proposals, preparation of project


estimates, identification of technology stack and hardware requirements and preparation


of IT BOM for provisioning of production and non-production environment resources.
• Develop architectural artifacts (blueprints, roadmaps, strategies, white papers,


presentations, etc.) for CPS ERP Transformation Program.
• Proactively contribute, offer recommendations, and identify risks and solutions


associated with proposed or existing software applications strategies.
• The Solution Architect is versatile enough to understand several different applications,


and to be a Subject Matter Expert in relation to one or several applications.

In order to be successful and achieve the above responsibilities, the Solution Architect for


Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP must possess the following skills, abilities, and qualifications:


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Demonstrated knowledge required to leverage Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC) to design


and implement cloud and on-premises application integrations.
• Experience planning ERP Cloud instance strategy for SaaS and PaaS solutions.
• Expertise across the Oracle Fusion Tech stack including but not limited to: Oracle


Integration Cloud (OIC), OTBI, VBCS, Java, Oracle Database, XML/BI Publisher, ADF,


SQL, PL/SQL, FBDI etc.
• Experience across all RICE design/ development on Oracle ERP Cloud tech stack.
• The candidate should have a broad business background and good interpersonal


communications skills and a thorough understanding of Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP.
• 10+ years of experience in Oracle Cloud ERP/Oracle EBS with a minimum of 2+


full-lifecycle
• Oracle Cloud Financials, Human Capital Management, and Procurement implementation


experience.
• Full life-cycle project development including Requirements, Design, Development,


Testing and Roll-out
• Knowledge of Enterprise Structures, module-specific configurations, ability to do


requirement analysis and deliver functional design documents of the mentioned


modules.
• Ability to quickly understand the business requirement and to design solution concepts
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrates experience in multiple business processes, ability to architect and design


technology solutions and manage cross functional teams, projects, vendor management.
• Ability to Lead and design Cloud ERP Project solution, manage all aspects of Oracle


Fusion and financial applications, support, and operations, including planning, designing,


implementing, integrating, testing, and supporting and maintaining various functions.

Type of Education Required:
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university is required.
• A major in Business Administration, Information Technology, or Engineering is preferred.
• Master's Degree preferably an MBA with a major in MIS, Human Resources


Management, Finance or Accounting preferred.
• Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Certified - Integration Professional.

Type of Experience and Number of Years:
• At least ten (10) years of demonstrated experience as ERP Solution Architect.
• At least five (5) years of experience architecting and designing complex IT solutions on


Oracle ERP Cloud Tech stack.
• One recent end-to-end full life cycle experience as a Oracle Fusion Solution Architect


implementing Oracle Fusion Financials, HCM and Procuremnt Cloud Services.
• Experience leading Technical Solution Design workshops and building technical


strategies for conversions, integrations, reports, and extensions leveraging Oracle SaaS


platform for large and complex Oracle Fusion implementations.
• Experience implementing, customizing, and maintaining Oracle Fusion technology


solutions across multiple end-to-end Oracle ERP Cloud implementations.
• Experience building RICE for Fusion Financials and HCM modules.
• Experience with modern development and testing techniques such as continuous


delivery and continuous integration.
• Experience in Education (K-12) ERP Oracle Fusion Cloud Implementation, preferred.