TITLE:                  ERP Solution Architect

LOCATION:         Bellevue, WA, USA

TerraPower is a nuclear technology company based in Bellevue, Washington. At its core, the company is working to raise living standards globally through a more affordable, secure and environmentally friendly form of nuclear energy along with innovations in medical isotopes to improve human health. In 2006, TerraPower originated with Bill Gates and a group of like-minded visionaries who evaluated the fundamental challenges to raising living standards around the world. They recognized energy access was crucial to the health and economic well-being of communities and decided that the private sector needed to take action and create energy sources that would advance global energy deployment.

TerraPower’s mission is to be a world leader in new nuclear technologies, while developing innovators and future leaders in the nuclear field. As a result, the company’s activities in the fields of nuclear energy and related sciences are yielding significant innovations in the safety and economics of nuclear power, hybrid energy and medical applications – all for significant human health benefits.

TerraPower is seeking to hire highly motivated and forward-thinking professionals who are interested in focusing on advanced nuclear reactor research and development and influencing change within the nuclear power landscape and bringing forward the critical production of medical isotopes.  TerraPower is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, as a federal contractor, TerraPower has instituted an Affirmative Action Plan (AAP) in an effort to proactively recruit, hire, and promote women, minorities, disabled persons and veterans.

ERP Solution Architect

Ideal candidate has deep understanding of Oracle Cloud ERP solutions and architecture, coupled with problem solving and excellent communication skills.  Ensure that ERP solution continues to deliver value and meets the evolving business needs beyond the initial deployment phase.

To be successful in this position, the candidate should have demonstrated experience working with Oracle ERP Cloud or Oracle EBS, or at minimum be very familiar with standard ERP process areas such as Order to Cash and Procure to Pay, 2 and 3 way matching, Oracle Cloud modules such as AP, Fixed Assets, GL, Inventory, Procurement and Project management.   Candidate must have strong ability to drive end-to-end technical solutions working with cross-functional and external teams, as well as delivering project roadmaps with milestone tracking, and high accountability towards stated goals. Meticulous documentation skills will also be critical, as changes to technology (such as process changes) will need very detailed documentation, to meet compliance/auditor requirements. This is an on-site position based in Bellevue, WA and open to local candidates or those willing to relocate.

Responsibilities

•         Establish strong working relationship with Finance, Procurement, PMO, Project Management, IT, Engineering, and key business partners to ensure comprehensive and timely communication of integration projects to all relevant stakeholders. 

•         Collaborate with procurement to optimize procurement processes, troubleshooting and resolve issues related to procurement workflows, approvals, and supplier management.

•         Identify and drive system improvements in terms of business process, reporting, performance and system setup/ design.

•         Streamlining invoice processing, payment approval workflow, and vendor management.

•         Implement best practices for AP automations and efficiencies.

•         Address challenges related invoice creation, approval workflows, customer billings.

•         Support the next phases of implementation focusing on SQM (Supplier Qualification Management) and CMS (Contracts Management), EPM.

•         Oracle integration projects such as Concur, DataLake link to PowerBI or other Project applications such as Deltek COBRA, P6, MS Projects; API integration with order to cash system banking platforms, and AP automation software.

•         Define system architecture, including modules, integrations, data flows, and security controls, to support the organization’s business processes.

•         Collaborate with implementation partner and develop and document comprehensive design blueprints for Oracle Cloud ERP solutions based on business requirements and industry best practices. 

•         Establish detailed technical design documents outlining system configurations, customizations, and extensions required to meet business needs.

•         Collaborate with functional and technical teams to validate design decisions and ensure alignment with business goals.

•         Review document design assumptions, constraints, and dependencies to provide clarity and transparency throughout the implementation process.

•         Establish design standards and guidelines to maintain consistency and scalability across multiple projects and implementations.

•         Conduct system integration and performance testing to validate the effectiveness and efficiency of the system.  Perform regular review/audits on procurement, Accounting, AR, AP, Fixed Asset data to ensure accuracy and compliance with organizational policies and regulations. 

•         Support training sessions for users to enhance their understanding of the Oracle modules.

•         Project Management

•         Lead the project management efforts for next phases of Oracle Cloud implementation, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards (SQA.)

•         Coordinate cross-functional project teams, including consultants, developers, and business analysts, to ensure alignment and collaboration.

•         Monitor project progress and performance. 

•         Manage change requests and scope creep, assessing their impact on project timelines and budgets.

•         Facilitate regular project status meetings, reporting on progress, issues, and action items to stakeholders.

•         Support Finance Technology Road Map.

Qualifications

•         Minimum 12 years of experience working with financial and/or business systems.

•         Bachelor’s degree in Business Analytics, Information Systems, Finance, or related field.

•         Oracle certification for Cloud Financial modules is highly preferred.

•         Experience in project costing and project billing.

•         Experience in one or two major industries (utilities/chemicals/oil-gas, manufacturing, pharma/life sciences.

•         Understanding of business, finance, and accounting functions.

•         SQL, DBMS, and BI reporting knowledge is a plus.

•         Organized and detail-oriented, with high degree of accuracy.

•         Experience working with SaaS enterprise applications (Oracle Cloud, Concur) in organizations with government grants and/or government contracts.

•         Highly organized and detail-oriented; high degree of accuracy.

•         Capable of quickly comprehending new information and technologies.

•         Capable of working in a fast-paced environment.

•         Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.

•         Analytical/problem solving – ability to identify, analyze and resolve problems in a timely manner.

•         Ability to prioritize and plan work activities.

•         Must be team oriented, willing to operate within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment.

•         Proficiency in creating detailed design documentation, including diagrams, workflows, and technical specifications.

•         Effective communication and stakeholder management skills to engage with diverse audiences and resolve conflicts.

Job Functions

Job Functions are physical actions and/or working conditions associated with the position.  These functions may also constitute essential functions for the job which the employee must be able to fulfill, with or without accommodation.  Information provided below is to help describe the job so that the applicant has a reasonable understanding of the job duties/expectations.  An applicant's ability to perform and/or tolerate these actions and conditions will be discussed and workplace accommodations may be made on a case-by-case basis following an individualized assessment of the applicant and other considerations, including but not limited to any governing safety standards.

•         Motor Abilities: Sitting and/or standing for extended periods, bending/stooping, grasping/gripping, fine motor control (hands).

•         Physical exertion and/or requirements: Minimal, with ability to safely lift up to 20 pounds.

•         Repetitive work: Prolonged

•         Special Senses: Visual and audio focused work

•         Work Conditions: Stairs, typing/keyboard, standard and/or sitting working environment of >8 hrs/day.

•         Travel required: 0-5%

TerraPower’s technology is controlled for export by various agencies of the U.S. Government.  TerraPower must evaluate applicants who are foreign nationals (other than asylees, refugees, or lawful permanent residents) in accordance with U.S. Government export control requirements.  To facilitate TerraPower’s export control reviews, you will be asked as part of the application process to identify whether you are a U.S. Citizen or national, asylee, refugee, or lawful permanent resident of the United States.  Government export authorization approval times vary.  Based on the business needs for a particular position, TerraPower may not consider a foreign national from a country if it is impracticable to obtain timely Government export approval.  

Job details

Job Type: Full-time

Salary Range Level 11: $120,671 - $201,119

Salary Range Level 12: $163,701 - $226,843

*Typically, our employee salaries are within .90 – 1.0 of the mid-point of the posted salary band.  Any salary offered within the posted salary band is based on market data and commensurate with the selected individual’s qualifications and experience.  This range is specific to Washington State.

Benefits:

•         Competitive Compensation

•         Eligible for discretionary short-term incentive bonus pay

•         Comprehensive Medical and Wellness Benefits

·        Medical

·        Vision

·        Dental

·        Life

·        Life and Disability

·        Gender Affirmation Benefits

·        Parental Leave

•         401(k) Plan

•         Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

·        21 days of annually accrued PTO

•         Generous Holiday Schedule

·        10 paid holidays

•         Professional and Educational Support Opportunities

•         Relocation Assistance

•         Flexible Work Schedule

 TerraPower Career and Benefits information:  https://www.terrapower.com/contact-us/careers/

Please visit www.terrapower.com to apply