California State University, Office of the Chancellor

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CHRS Technical Director – California State University, Office of the Chancellor, Long Beach, California. Join our team at the CSU Chancellor's Office and help shape the next generation of HR technology for our system. The CHRS Technical Director will oversee and coordinate all technology aspects of the Common Human Resource System (CHRS) initiative. Salary: Anticipated salary hiring range is up to $200,556 per year, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Classification: Administrator III. Location: Long Beach, California. This position is approved for telecommuting two days per week, with three days in the office. Responsibilities Provide strategic leadership for all internal Chancellor's Office CHRS technology workstreams, holding functional and technical staff accountable and dictating work demands and timelines. Develop a project plan for adopting all delivered Oracle fixes that are backlogged as well as establishing a sustainable methodology for regular adoption as delivered to stay current. Develop technical project timelines and deliverables for the remaining campuses of the CSU to adopt CHRS and work directly with management from each of the Chancellor's Office technology workstreams to ensure they are being met and are of the quality to be turned over to the campuses. Coordinate with campus HR leadership teams to identify, document and develop solutions for areas of concern. This position will critically analyze potential gaps and determine if they are truly in need of new technical development, or if the campuses will need to change their business process to accommodate the system as delivered. Oversee the training timelines and deliverables. By reviewing the campus progress as well as documenting assessments and outcomes, this position will develop and prioritize training priorities and needs related to adoption of core non-customized PeopleSoft HCM 9.2. Understand the ERP market and will lead the effort in identifying new technology opportunities, both within existing products as well as potential new products that solve identified critical gaps or deliver substantial opportunities for efficiencies especially around supporting the CSU Multi-U initiative (centralized shared service support). Manage the entire testing program for CHRS, ensuring proper test scripts for every possible internal system workstream is documented and aligned with any required training materials; capturing testing outcomes; documenting gaps and developing priorities and timelines to aid the Training teams. As part of the CHRS Leadership Team, provide input and recommendations on any areas of improvement based on observations and experience. Qualifications BS/BA in computer science, information systems, business administration or relevant field (MS/MA preferred). 10-plus years of experience in higher education required. 10-plus years of management experience required. Expert knowledge and experience of Oracle/PeopleSoft HCM application, across multiple modules. Experience translating Oracle/PeopleSoft HCM baseline (as delivered) system capabilities into adaptable business processes applicable across the entire CSU system. Experience leading and managing teams and coordinating projects for large scale ERP projects in Human Resources. Experience leading in a complicated, distributed, large organization. Experience shaping strategy and guiding decision makers toward defining clear priorities and adopting best business practices, using core delivered existing Oracle/PeopleSoft functionality with limited customizations/modifications. Expertise in PeopleSoft, including new features and functionality, helping customers get and stay current & deploy delivered features. Great presentation & communication skills, work great with others. Experience in leading business process design and re-design. Experience managing vendors and contracted labor teams. Excellent knowledge of IT systems and infrastructure. Background in IT systems and planning IT implementations. Understanding of technology impacts within the larger higher education environment required – this entails understanding business process impacts and political implications of changes at all levels of the campuses. Strong understanding of technology development processes and methodologies including the impacts of testing and training. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a multi-faceted, complex university. Experience working a highly regulated environment preferred. A strong understanding of data analysis and business operations is strongly preferred. Superior analytical and problem-solving capabilities. Experience working with and overseeing unionized employees preferred. Excellent organizational and leadership skills and demonstrated ability to plan, organize, coordinate and direct multiple projects and activities with competing deadlines. Outstanding written and oral communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to work collaboratively with diverse internal and external constituents. Application Period Priority consideration will be given to candidates who apply by 5 December 2025. Applications will be accepted until the job posting is removed. How to Apply Please click "Apply Now" to complete the California State University, Chancellor's Office online employment application. Equal Employment Opportunity Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, the CSU provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting the Senior Human Resources Manager at (562) 951-4070. Title IX Please view the Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator at: https://www2.calstate.edu/titleix E-Verify This position requires new hire employment verification to be processed through the E-Verify program administered by the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (DHSUSCIS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA). If hired, you will be required to furnish proof that you are legally authorized to work in the United States. The CSU Chancellor’s Office is not a sponsoring agency for staff and Management positions (i.e., H1-B VISAS). COVID-19 Vaccination Policy Per the CSU COVID-19 Vaccination it is strongly recommended that all Chancellor’s Office employees who are accessing office and campus facilities follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications. Mandated Reporter per CANRA The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. Conflict of Interest The duties of this position will include participation in decisions that may have a material financial benefit to the incumbent. Therefore, the selected candidate will be required to file Conflict of Interest Form 700: Statement of Economic Interest when they first occupy the position, and on an annual basis, complete ethics training within 6 months of appointment, and attend this training every other year thereafter. Out of State Employment Policy California State University, Office of the Chancellor, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California. As of January 1, 2022, the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California. Background Check The Chancellor's Office policy requires that the selected candidate successfully complete a full background check (including a criminal records check) prior to assuming this position. Careers Information Seniority Level: Director Employment Type: Full-time Job Function: Information Technology; Industries: Higher Education #J-18808-Ljbffr