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At Houston Methodist, the ERP Application Analyst position is responsible for ensuring the efficient, effective and consistent delivery of high-quality services. The ERP Application Analyst is responsible for advancing the functionality and operational efficiency of ERP applications. This entails analyzing and developing ERP HCM/FMS modules, and providing technical expertise in ERP application development, maintenance and production support. The incumbent formulates and defines technical scope and objectives through research and fact- finding in developing technical solutions. The ERP Application Analyst contributes to the successful accomplishment of department goals and objectives.

PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

+ Proactively provides second level support to resolve help desk tickets.

SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

+ Provides technical expertise ERP application development, maintenance and production support to end users and IT stakeholders.

+ Designs, develops, tests, documents and supports software/systems requirements to meet the business needs as well as support updates, patches, testing and other technical projects as assigned.

+ Identifies solutions to optimize performance of existing systems and gains customer consensus on instituting changes. Implements changes when approved.

QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

+ Ensures successful delivery of work request in terms of timeliness and accuracy.

+ Develops technical requirements document from functional design document.

+ Assists end users in resolving and identifying system issues by providing application knowledge and technical expertise.

FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

+ Assists in planning and developing work request that addresses business stakeholder needs for resource planning and timelines.

+ Completes assigned projects on time and within budget parameters.

GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

+ Engages and supports an environment that encourages innovation, continuous improvement and growth.

+ Contributes to consistent changes in process, tools, and overall practice are developed, with a focus on continued integration and overall system benefit.

+ Proactively manages own professional development. Completes My Development Plan (MDP)

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

EDUCATION

+ Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field

WORK EXPERIENCE

+ Three years of progressive technical experience with ERP systems, ERP development and Oracle databases

+ PeopleSoft (HCM or Financial) experience preferred

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED

+ N/A

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

+ Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations

+ Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security

+ Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles

+ Experience with MS Office Suite.

+ Excellent problem analysis and trouble-shooting skills.

+ Experience and solid understanding of software development lifecycle.

+ Effective verbal and written communication skills.

+ Knowledge in one or more ERP business process areas (i.e. supply chain, human resources, payroll)

+ Knowledge of PeopleTools

+ Knowledge of at least on business process area

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ATTIRE

+ Uniform No

+ Scrubs No

+ Business professional Yes

+ Other (department approved) No

ON-CALL*

_*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below._

+ On Call* Yes

TRAVEL**

_**Travel specifications may vary by department**_

+ May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes

+ May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area Yes

Company Profile:

Houston Methodist is one of the nation’s leading health systems and academic medical centers. Houston Methodist consists of eight hospitals: Houston Methodist Hospital, its flagship academic hospital in the heart of the Texas Medical Center, and seven community hospitals throughout the greater Houston area. Houston Methodist also includes an academic institute, a comprehensive residency program, a global business division, numerous physician practices and several free-standing emergency rooms and outpatient facilities. Overall, Houston Methodist employs more than 27,000 employees and is supported by a wide variety of business functions that operate at the system level to help enable clinical departments to provide high quality patient care.

Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.