PeopleSoft Solutions Architect

This position is tailored for a PeopleSoft Solutions Architect with extensive experience in statewide PeopleSoft implementations, particularly in public sector financial systems. The role will focus on designing, implementing, and optimizing PeopleSoft solutions

Key Responsibilities

• Architectural Design and Strategy:

  • Develop and document the overall technical architecture for PeopleSoft Financials within the state's framework.

  • Ensure alignment with statewide financial policies, business processes, and technical standards.

  • Lead the design of scalable and secure PeopleSoft solutions, including integrations with legacy systems.

• System Implementation and Optimization:

  • Oversee the configuration, customization, and deployment of PeopleSoft modules such as General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Asset Management.

  • Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and reduce customizations by leveraging delivered PeopleSoft functionalities.

  • Provide technical leadership for system upgrades, re-architecture efforts, and new module implementations.

• Integration and Interoperability:

  • Design integration strategies between PeopleSoft applications and other state systems using tools like Integration Broker or web services.

  • Enhance interoperability by addressing data reliability issues and eliminating redundant data entry.

  • Collaborate with infrastructure teams to optimize system performance and ensure high availability.

• Testing and Quality Assurance:

  • Lead efforts to design test plans for system functionality, performance, and security.

  • Oversee testing phases, including System Integration Testing (SIT) and User Acceptance Testing (UAT), ensuring compliance with state requirements.

  • Address system defects and provide solutions to meet project timelines.

• Stakeholder Collaboration:

  • Work closely with state agencies, project teams, and technical staff to gather requirements and validate designs.

  • Provide mentorship to IT teams on best practices for PeopleSoft architecture and implementation.

  • Prepare technical documentation and deliver knowledge transfer sessions for long-term system sustainability.

• Project Leadership:

  • Act as a technical advisor for project leadership on system architecture decisions.

  • Develop project plans for technical deliverables, including timelines, resource allocation, and risk mitigation strategies.

  • Monitor project progress and provide regular updates to stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience in statewide PeopleSoft Financials implementations in public sector environments.

• Expertise in PeopleSoft Financials version 9.2 modules such as General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), or Commitment Control (KK).

• Strong knowledge of integration technologies like Integration Broker, Application Messaging, or web services.

• Hands-on experience with Oracle database administration, middleware technologies (e.g., WebLogic), and tools like Application Designer or Data Mover.

Preferred Skills

• Experience implementing hybrid ERP solutions involving legacy systems migration to modern platforms like Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).

• Proficiency in performance tuning of application servers, web servers, and database layers.

• Knowledge of security protocols for enterprise-level ERP systems in compliance with state standards.

• Strong communication skills to manage cross-agency collaboration effectively.

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field. Advanced degrees are a plus.

• Certifications such as Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) or Certified PeopleSoft Enterprise Architect are preferred.

No 3rd party

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