ERP Reporting & Analytics Lead

Princeton University is seeking an experienced Reporting and Analytics Lead to drive readiness, planning, and implementation of reporting for a new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system across Human Capital Management (HCM), Finance, and Academic (Student) systems. Reporting to the University Data Office (UDO), this role will provide functional and technical expertise for data and reporting in modern cloud-based ERP systems and will establish the ERP reporting strategy, define requirements, and successfully deliver reporting from the ERP. This critical role will ensure that ERP reporting fits within Princeton’s overall data strategy including reporting best practices and data governance. The ERP Reporting and Analytics Lead will work with the ERP Program team, functional units, reporting users, and implementation consultants to deliver ERP reporting aligned with functional objectives.

Reporting Management and Implementation:

• Lead the creation and maintenance of a prioritized future state reporting inventory based on the ERP reporting roadmap
• Lead and guide a project reporting sub-team, including functional analysts and report developers (internal and consulting), to design and develop reports and dashboards to support operational and management reporting for business process and user needs
• Establish and implement quality control for all report development activities, ensuring accuracy and alignment with functional objectives as well as on-time delivery
• Proactively identify and resolve reporting issues, risks, and dependencies
• Mentor reporting developers, providing skills development to ensure consistent application of the report development lifecycle including report and dashboard design standards; accessing ERP data structures for report development, all phases of testing including user acceptance testing; and effective knowledge transfer from implementation partners
• Ensure compliance with data governance, security, and privacy standards

Reporting Strategy and Leadership: 

• Working with the readiness partner, UDO, functional and Information Technology (IT) leaders, define the ERP reporting strategy and approach, aligning with institutional data strategy and related initiatives including the Analytics Hub
• Incorporate the reporting strategy into ERP planning, reporting readiness, and implementation activities across modules and business processes
• Direct the gathering, analysis, and prioritization of reporting requirements from stakeholders and functional teams to develop an ERP reporting implementation roadmap
• Collaborate with UDO colleagues, data stewards, and implementation partners to establish data collection and quality standards in support of conversion and reporting, design master data, structure and taxonomy that represents the institution and enables roll up reporting, develop role-based access models for reporting, and ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines.

Stakeholder Engagement and Communication: 

• Communicate ERP reporting concepts, requirements, and updates to stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Working with implementation partners, delivering training to report developers in the functional units, and users of ERP self-service reporting at implementation
• Stay current with ERP reporting tools and industry best practices to continuously improve reporting capabilities

• 7+ years of experience implementing ERP reporting, including at least 3 years delivering reporting with SaaS ERP (e.g. Oracle Cloud, Workday, or similar cloud platforms)
• Expertise with cloud-based ERP data structures and reporting tools
• Proven experience leading the design and implementation of self-service reporting for enterprise ERP initiatives
• Strong background in information architecture, best practice reporting methodology and standards
• Knowledge of data governance including quality standards, security and access models,and compliance requirements
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively (both verbally and in writing) and collaboratewith a diverse set of stakeholders including functional, technical, management and end-users
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability and desire to work in a rigorous, collaborative, project-based environment
• Experience with traditional and agile project approaches
• When provided access to personal, proprietary and/or otherwise confidential data, maintainssuch data in the strictest confidence and follows procedures to ensure the privacy, security andproper use of data

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Experience working on higher education ERP reporting implementations
• Experience managing reporting teams
• Recent experience implementing reporting in Oracle Cloud or Workday

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, work experience, education/training, key skills, market, collective bargaining agreements as applicable, and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The posted salary range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate for a full-time position; salaries for part-time positions are pro-rated accordingly.

If the salary range on the posted position shows an hourly rate, this is the baseline; the actual hourly rate may be higher, depending on the position and factors listed above.

The University also offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. Please see this link for more information.