Working Title: Oracle HCM Application Manager

State Role Title: Info Technology Specialist III

Position Type: Full-time Staff (Classified)

Position Status: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Exempt: Not Eligible for Overtime

College/Division: Information Technology

Department: 100211 - IT - Information Systems

Pay Rate: Pay Range

Specify Range or Amount: $75,000 - $90,000

Is this a JMU only position? No

Is this a grant-funded position? No

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No

Beginning Review Date: 7/1/2025

About JMU:

James Madison University is a publicly funded university with a beautiful campus and a supportive community that is committed to preparing students for the future. The university offers excellent comprehensive benefits which include paid vacation, sick, parental, and community service leave in addition to 19 paid holidays a year; affordable health insurance; retirement through the Virginia Retirement System. We also offer a work-life balance and integration program, Balanced Dukes, that is designed to support the overall wellbeing of our employees and a Tuition Waiver Program that allows employees to have tuition waived for undergraduate and graduate level courses taken at JMU.

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General Information:

JMU is in the midst of implementing a very large strategic plan, called Reengineering Madison. Replacing our ERP applications is the last phase of the project and we are excited to offer this position for an Application Manager for the new Oracle ERP Human Capital Management (HCM) system.

Duties and Responsibilities:

This position will be the Application Manager for the HCM system. Implementation planning for this system begins July 2025. This person will recommend solutions and configure solutions, consult with key stakeholders on user-managed configurations, execute, and manage functions for HCM, including integrations, reviewing and managing new release-related work, documentation, data integrity, and reporting. Ensures effective use of Oracle HCM by staying engaged and current with the software features, enhancements, best practices, and working with partners across campus to make the best use of the application. This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule with possibility of full remote.

Qualifications:

Required
• Significant professional experience working in large and complex Software Systems, such as: Student Information Systems (SIS), Human Resources, Payroll, Financials.
• Professional experience in managing projects.
• Demonstrated technical ability to learn and configure software.
• Demonstrated analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and writing.
• Significant professional experience working with end-users of varying skills and abilities.

Additional Considerations
• Experience in a Higher Education environment.
• Experience in building strong and long-lasting partnerships with key stakeholders.
• Experience supervising other employees.
• Experience working with Cloud applications.
• Experience working with software vendors.

Additional Posting Information:

Conditions of Employment:  

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

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We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.

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