Senior Manager, Enterprise Systems

This position is excluded from the bargaining unit.

In accordance with the Handbook of Employment for Management and Professional Staff (Excluded), this position has a comprehensive benefits package and an annual salary which will be commensurate with qualifications.

Location -  This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person. Work primarily takes place at North Campus, Edmonton and Enterprise Square, Edmonton.

Working at the University of Alberta

The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.

The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people — from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. Learn more.

Working for the Information Services & Technology

Information Services & Technology (IST) is the central support group for the university's technological landscape. IST plays a pivotal role in ensuring the evolution and smooth operation of technology for teaching, learning, research and working at the University of Alberta. Beyond having expansive technical expertise, IST fosters a supportive environment where our staff values include compassion, connection, collaboration, creativity and courage.

If you are passionate about leveraging technology to empower education, research, and to drive institutional excellence, join us and be part of shaping the future of the University of Alberta through innovative IT solutions.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director of Enterprise Applications, the Senior Enterprise Systems Manager, PeopleSoft, is a critical leadership role responsible for the strategic oversight, operational management, and continuous improvement of the University of Alberta's Oracle Cloud applications and highly customized PeopleSoft 9.2 application suite, encompassing Financials, Human Capital Management (HCM), and Campus Solutions applications. This position manages key functional and technical teams, including external managed services providers.

The incumbent exercises a high degree of autonomy while navigating a complex, decentralized stakeholder environment, ensuring PeopleSoft and Oracle Cloud systems are secure, performant, compliant, and aligned with the University's strategic objectives and the diverse needs of service units including but not limited to Financial Accounting, Procurement & Contract Management, Shared Services, Human Resources, Office of the Registrar, Research Administrative Services and other business support administrative service units.

The Senior Enterprise Systems Manager, PeopleSoft, plays a key role in shaping the University's long-term enterprise applications strategy by assessing existing functionality in PeopleSoft, how emerging technologies may be used in combination with PeopleSoft, aligning system roadmaps with institutional priorities, and driving innovation in administrative processes to enable operational excellence.