ERP System Specialist

After two decades, ESO is launching a transformative journey to replace its long-standing ERP system with a modern, cloud-based Oracle Fusion platform. The objective is to enhance our operational efficiency, adaptability, and ability for ESO to remain competitive and at the forefront of ground-based astronomy. From Human Resources to Finance, Procurement to Project Management, this transformation will impact every part of our organisation.

We're building a new ERP team and are looking for two talented and engaged professionals to join us on this journey:

• ERP Engineer
• ERP Business Analyst

If you're motivated to address complexity, improve processes, unlock the power of data, and build for the future, this is your opportunity to be part of the change. We offer the opportunity to redefine how ESO operates and as part of our ERP team, you will:

• Shape the future: Lead the implementation and operation of ESO's new ERP platform, aligning it with strategic goals and best practices.
• Challenge norms: Introduce fresh ideas, question legacy systems, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver an innovative ERP solution.
• Support and learn: Maintain the current ERP system (Dynamics NAV) during the transition, using this experience to deepen the understanding of ESO's processes, data, and integrations.
• Collaborate: Work with teams across ESO and hold both internal and external stakeholders accountable for delivering results.
• Enable insights: Support ESO's reporting and BI efforts by ensuring the ERP system delivers accurate, timely, and actionable data through reports, dashboards, and analytics.

ERP Engineer

Responsible for the technical operations and stability of ESO's Oracle Fusion ERP platform, focusing on infrastructure management, quarterly release coordination, system integrations, and ensuring secure, high-performance operations. Collaborates with internal teams and end users to support performance, manage configurations and access, and prepare for Oracle updates.

ERP Business Analyst

Responsible for translating business needs into functional requirements to guide the design and evolution of ESO's Oracle Fusion platform. Focused on process understanding and stakeholder engagement, this role ensures the ERP system supports operational goals and process improvements. Key duties include documenting requirements, defining workflows, supporting testing, facilitating adoption, and driving change management. Requires strong analytical and communication skills, ERP process knowledge, and experience in cross-functional environments.

General Requirements (both roles)

• 5 plus years of experience in ERP-related roles (technical or functional), with involvement in at least one large ERP transformation being beneficial.
• Knowledge of modern tier one ERP platforms with experience and familiarity with Oracle Fusion highly desirable.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and a team-focused mindset to foster collaboration and innovation.
• Energy, enthusiasm, and a passion for learning and adapting to new ERP trends and technologies.
• Comfortable in a diverse, international and multicultural environment.
• Openness for regular duty trips to Chile.
• Early-career professionals with strong potential and a growth mindset are also encouraged to apply.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.

Language skills:

Full command of English is essential (written as well as spoken), with German and Spanish of benefit.

Future Team Lead Opportunity

For the creation of this new team, one of our new hires will also hold the role of the ERP Team Lead, helping define team culture, set priorities, and represent the ERP team to internal and external stakeholders. If you have previous team leadership/supervisory experience coupled with strong management skills in organisation, leadership, and stakeholder engagement, please let us know in your application.

Remuneration and Contract:

We offer an attractive remuneration package including a competitive salary, comprehensive pension scheme and medical, educational and other social benefits, as well as financial help in relocating your family and support to place your child/children in daycare.

Our Salary Structure

ESO's salary structure is based upon a range of career paths which reflect the nature and level of our jobs. Each career path is made up of two or three grades which are used to further reflect experience.

Please follow this attached link for more details https://www.eso.org/public/jobs/conditions/intstaff/salary-structure/

ESO aims to support members of personnel in maintaining a good work-life balance (https://www.eso.org/public/jobs/conditions/intstaff/#work-life-balance) between their professional and private life. ESO is also committed to offering family-friendly support (https://www.eso.org/public/jobs/conditions/intstaff/#family-friendly-support), creating a work environment and policies which allow staff to balance their professional and private responsibilities through flexible working arrangements and financial support for families.

The contract is for a fixed term duration of three years and is subject to successful completion of the probation period. There may be a possibility of extension(s) subject to individual performance and organisational requirements, and as defined in the applicable policies and staff rules and regulations. For any further information, please visit ESO's conditions of employment (https://www.eso.org/public/jobs/conditions/). Please note that the contract policy and in particular the regulations concerning fixed-term and indefinite contracts are currently under review which may lead to changes in the contractual conditions applicable to this position.

Duty Station:

Garching near Munich, Germany with regular duty trips to all ESO sites in Chile as required.

Career Path:

These roles are in Career Path V.

Application:

If you are interested in working in areas of frontline science and technology and in a stimulating international environment, please visit http://www.eso.org for further details.Applicants are invited to apply online at https://recruitment.eso.org/jobs/2025_0052. Your application should be in English and include your curriculum vitae (CV) and a letter of motivation. All interviews will be conducted in English.

Closing date for applications is 30 August 2025.

Interviews are expected to start soon after this date.