PeopleSoft FMS/Oracle EPM Financials Principal

$90,250.00 - $117,325.00/annually, DOE

122

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm
Summer Hours: Monday - Thursday, 7am-6pm

12 Months

10 Colleges. Unlimited Opportunities.

The Maricopa County Community College District is one of the largest community college systems in the nation. Home to 10 individually accredited community colleges and 31 satellite locations, we proudly serve students in every corner of the Valley. Each day, our dedicated faculty, staff, and administrators, live out our vision—creating excellence in education for a better world.

We focus on people—not profits.
With 100% acceptance, zero rejections, and affordable tuition, we provide the flexibility and support our students need to succeed in and beyond the classroom. Discover how we’re changing college.

We don’t just support our community—we help build it.
We are the largest provider of workforce development training in the state. The activities of our colleges and their students support one out of every 28 jobs in Maricopa County. Learn about our economic impact.

We believe our employees are our most valuable asset.
Our 10 colleges and District Office support nearly 10,000 jobs and careers throughout Greater Phoenix.

Join us in making a real difference in the lives of over 140,000 college students each year.

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed to providing a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports our employees' and their families' health and well-being. Therefore, the MCCCD benefits support every stage of life and are designed to meet the diverse needs of our community. Explore the wide range of benefits and perks available to eligible employees at MCCCD:

Affordable and Comprehensive Benefits Package:

• Nationwide Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick Leave, and Personal Time
• 20 Paid Observed Holidays
• Company-paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability plans, with the option to purchase supplemental coverage
• Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Pension, including Long Term Disability and Retiree Health Insurance with 100% employer-matching contributions
• Optional Retirement Plans: 403(b), 457(b), Roth 403(b), Roth 457(b)
• Tuition Reimbursement for employees and dependents
• Annual Professional Development Funding
• Flexible Work Schedules

Employee Health & Wellness Programs:

• District-Wide Wellness Program with Workshops and Webinars
• Monthly Health & Wellness Calendar and Newsletter
• Virta Diabetes Reversal Program, Support Groups, and Diabetes Empowerment Education Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Sight-On-Site Eye Care Services
• Mobile On-Site Mammography Screenings
• Pre-Retirement Planning Events
• Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (potential loan forgiveness for federal Direct Loans after meeting repayment requirements and working full-time for an eligible employer)

Information Technology Services (ITS) at MCCCD is seeking a visionary PeopleSoft FMS/Oracle EPM Financials Principal to join our high-performing Business Enablement (BE) team. In this pivotal role, you’ll oversee the support, operation, and advancement of MCCCD’s enterprise financial systems—driving efficiency, reliability, and innovation across the organization.

You’ll serve as a strategic partner, collaborating with business leaders, technical teams, and stakeholders to deliver seamless ERP solutions, impactful enhancements, and high-value projects. Beyond managing critical systems, you’ll lead hands-on support initiatives and champion continuous improvement efforts that strengthen our financial technology landscape.

This is a highly visible, career-defining opportunity for a leader who thrives at the intersection of technology and business—guiding complex implementations, building strong cross-functional relationships, and shaping the future of financial operations at MCCCD.

30% - Leads new projects and complex initiatives for Maricopa’s financial applications, including implementation of new features, tools, and integrations; serves as a liaison between ITS and Business Services from project initiation through closure; maintains a collaborative decision-making culture with stakeholders; confers with customers, peers, and vendors to assess needs and develop solution options

30% - Serves as the functional subject matter expert for financial management applications, including PeopleSoft FMS and Oracle EPM SaaS; recommends new features and functionality that align with business needs and creates additional operational efficiency; develops presentations and demos for the Business Services team.

15% - Oversees, consults, and collaborates on the development, testing, deployment, and adoption of solutions; communicates and consults with system user populations regarding system changes and coordinates implementation planning for changes and releases.

15% - Oversees contracted resources and manages Service Level Agreements (SLA's); escalates unresolved issues as appropriate; monitors accuracy of development and deliverables.

10% - Composes, reviews, and finalizes original comprehensive and complex reports and documents; develops procedures and documentation related to the support and maintenance of applications; performs related duties as assigned.

Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution in any field with seven (7) years of system and application administration experience in an area directly related to the assignment.

OR

An equivalent combination of the conferred degree, education, certification, and directly related work experience as described above, sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job, such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation, may be considered.

• Experience with Oracle PeopleSoft Financials Management System (FMS).
• Experience with Oracle Enterprise Performance Management (EPM).
• Experience managing applications in cloud-based, hosted, or shared service enterprise environments.
• Experience planning and managing PeopleSoft Update Manager (PUM) and PeopleTools Upgrades, including review of release notes, testing planning, etc.
• Experience developing and managing internal and external performance metrics/SLAs (Service Level Agreements).
• Experience leading financial projects
  

There is a mandatory minimum in-office expectation, currently two days onsite, in which the District reserves the right to update at any time.

The selected candidate will need to reside in the Phoenix area or relocate within six months of hire.

This role may involve after hours work and non-regular business hours.

This leader will be measured on ITS values, leadership principles, and job performance areas as referenced above.

May be required to sit for a prolonged period of time; viewing a computer monitor.

May be required to present in large meetings and sponsored events.

ITS does not sponsor individuals for any type of work visas.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a cover letter that details how the applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications. A cover letter may further highlight an applicant's knowledge, skill and abilities. All minimum requirements must be met at the time of the application.

Additional materials will not be accepted after the job posting has closed.

Missing materials or incomplete employment history will not be considered.

Please ensure your materials clearly provide the following information.

• Clearly illustrate how prior experience, knowledge and education meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position.
• Indicate whether former or current employment is Full-Time or;
• Part-Time employment (must include number of hours worked)
• Provide employment history in a month/year format (e.g., 09/07 to 10/11) including job title, job duties, for each position held and name of employer for each position.
• Three professional references, preferably current and/or former supervisors. If references are not provided in resume upon application, they will be requested at time of interview.

Open until filled

First Review Monday, September 29, 2025

Applications received after the review date may not be screened

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information.

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, states: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."

The policy of the MCCCD is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment free of gender discrimination. Incidents of misconduct should be reported to the college Title IX Coordinator, as outlined in policy, contact information is available at this link Title IX Coordinators.

The Clery Act is a Federal law requiring United States Colleges and Universities to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses. Crime reporting data for each of the Maricopa Community Colleges, as required under the Clery Act, is available at this link Clery Act.