Practice Director: PeopleSoft & Banner Business Solutions

Role Summary

Astute Business Solutions is a leading PeopleSoft /Banner consulting firm founded and managed by former PeopleSoft professionals with over 20+ years of experience in Oracle PeopleSoft technology. We specialize in helping organizations modernize and migrate their PeopleSoft environments to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), while maximizing the value of their existing PeopleSoft investments. This role is not just about oversight; it’s about driving innovation for our public sector and enterprise clients by leveraging PeopleSoft and Banner on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). You will serve as the primary executive liaison for high-stakes accounts, ensuring our shared services model delivers peak operational reliability and modernization.

Required Experience

• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in ERP consulting, with at least 5+ years in a Director or Practice Lead capacity.
• Deep Subject Matter Expertise: Proven track record in PeopleSoft (HCM, FSCM, Campus Solutions) and/or Ellucian Banner environments.
• Multi-Platform Oversight: Experience managing cross-functional programs including Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) and JD Edwards (JDE).
• Cloud Modernization: Extensive experience transitioning legacy ERP environments to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).
• Sector Expertise: Strong background supporting Higher Education or State & Local Government (Public Sector) clients is highly preferred.
• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in IT, Business, or a related field. PMP or equivalent executive leadership certification is preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership & Growth
• Define the roadmap for the PeopleSoft and Banner practice, aligning service offerings with emerging AI and Cloud trends.
• Support pre-sales activities, including solution architecting, estimating, and presenting to C-suite prospects.
• Own the P&L for the practice, managing margins, resource utilization, and contract renewals.
• Delivery Excellence
• Oversee the delivery of full-lifecycle ERP Managed Services, upgrades, and migrations.
• Ensure rigorous adherence to SLAs, service-delivery metrics, and operational excellence.
• Manage and mentor a global team of onshore/offshore functional and technical leads.
• Executive Governance
• Serve as the executive escalation point for client program sponsors.
• Drive "Continuous Innovation" programs, helping clients move beyond maintenance into ERP optimization and AI integration.
• Manage complex risk profiles, budgets, and high-level change control across the portfolio.

Core Skills

• Executive Presence: Ability to influence stakeholders and navigate complex political landscapes in Public Sector and Higher Ed.
• Operational Mastery: Expert understanding of ERP architectures, integrations, security, and OCI shared services models.
• Financial Acumen: Experience managing multi-million dollar program budgets and financial forecasting.
• Talent Development: A proven ability to recruit, retain, and upskill top-tier ERP consulting talent.

Why Astute

Astute Business Solutions is a leading Oracle Cloud, AI, and ERP consulting firm. We are the preferred partner for organizations seeking to escape the constraints of legacy hardware. At Astute, you will lead a practice at the forefront of the "Cloud-First" movement, working in a stable, high-growth environment focused on modernization and client success.

Astute Business Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

To apply, please send your resume and leadership portfolio to: hr@beastute.com