Dear UCSF Community,

‌We are excited to announce the launch of UCSF’s business transformation project – Project One. Over the next several years, we will work on this ambitious initiative to align our Human Resources, Finance, Research, Supply Chain, and Student Information operations into one integrated enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution, powered by Oracle Cloud ERP.

Why Are We Transforming Our Systems?

Over the past decade, UCSF has experienced remarkable growth as a leading academic institution and health care provider in the Bay Area. As a result of that growth, a complex web of systems and processes have been established across UCSF and UCSF Health.

Through Project One, we aim to advance the future of work at UCSF to become a leader in business operations within health care and higher education. The implementation of Oracle Cloud ERP will help integrate and streamline our systems and processes, and ultimately empower UCSF with the data and tools needed to effectively run our growing enterprise.

When Will This Transformation Take Place?

This fall, UCSF will formally kick-off Project One and introduce the team that will be responsible for designing, configuring, testing, and implementing our future Oracle ERP system. The system will be developed and rolled out in multiple phases between 2026 and 2028. Additional details regarding the project timeline will be shared in future communications and engagement forums.

Who Will Be Affected by Project One?

Five business areas across UCSF and UCSF Health will be affected by Project One: Human Resources, Finance, Supply Chain Management (SCM), Research Grants Administration, and Student Information. This project will change the way employees and managers complete daily work at UCSF. For example, Project One will establish greater self-service capabilities so employees have more control over actions like submitting expense reports and requesting new staff.

‌To prepare for this transformation, UCSF completed a robust assessment of administrative systems and launched a series of preliminary projects. This preparatory work involved defining current state business processes, understanding pain points and areas for improvement, and developing future state recommendations.

How Can I Learn More?

We will be sharing more information about Project One at the next UCSF Town Hall on Friday, October 4 from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. PDT. We highly encourage that you attend to learn more about the project scope and timeline. You can also visit the new Project One website (MyAccess login required) to stay engaged and informed on the latest news and access relevant resources.

‌We look forward to your insight and collaboration as we embark on this journey together.

‌Sincerely,    

Erin S. Gore
Senior Vice Chancellor, Finance and Administration
Project One Executive Sponsor

Suresh Gunasekaran
President and Chief Executive Officer, UCSF Health
Project One Executive Sponsor

Catherine R. Lucey, MD, MACP
Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost
Project One Executive Sponsor

Talmadge E. King Jr., MD
Dean, School of Medicine
Vice Chancellor, Medical Affairs
Project One Executive Sponsor