PeopleSoft HCM Architect

DXC Technology

. Serve as the lead architect for PeopleSoft HCM solutions across Core HR, Benefits Administration, Payroll, Workforce Administration, Time and Labor, Absence Management, Talent Management, Recruiting, Learning Management, and Compensation Management .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeArlington • Virginia • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $115,100 - $213,700 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in PeopleSoft HCM architecture and administration, with a strong focus on enterprise modernization, cloud transformation, and integration strategies. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and present architectural recommendations to executive leadership.

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PeopleSoft HCM ArchitectureCloud Transformation ExperienceArchitecture LeadershipOracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)Data Migration and Governance

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Hard Skills

PeopleSoft HCMPeopleToolsApplication DesignerIntegration BrokerProcess SchedulerSecurity AdministrationSQLData Migration ToolsReporting and AnalyticsAPI Management

Soft Skills

LeadershipMentoringCollaborationCommunicationFacilitation

Tools & Technologies

Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC)Enterprise Service Bus (ESB)Cloud Analytics PlatformsPower BIOracle Analytics

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Secret Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

HCM TransformationCloud Security ArchitecturesDisaster RecoveryBusiness ContinuityTechnical Debt Analysis

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudERPOracleSOAPSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the lead architect for PeopleSoft HCM solutions across Core HR, Benefits Administration, Payroll, Workforce Administration, Time and Labor, Absence Management, Talent Management, Recruiting, Learning Management, and Compensation Management
Define and maintain enterprise HCM architecture standards and best practices
Provide governance and oversight for PeopleSoft application design, integrations, security, and data management
Assess existing PeopleSoft HCM environments to identify technical debt, customization complexity, integration challenges, and modernization opportunities
Develop modernization roadmaps aligned with business objectives and transformation initiatives
Define future-state architectures using cloud-native services, automation, analytics, and AI-enabled capabilities
Evaluate PeopleSoft upgrades, re-platforming, Oracle Cloud HCM migration, hybrid application architectures, and SaaS transformation strategies
Design cloud migration strategies for PeopleSoft workloads and lead OCI migration planning and execution
Develop high-availability, disaster recovery, security, and scalability architectures
Design enterprise integrations connecting HCM systems with ERP, identity management, benefits, payroll, financial, reporting, and analytics platforms
Define API-first integration strategies using REST APIs, web services, OIC, and middleware platforms
Develop HCM data modernization and governance frameworks
Lead data conversion, cleansing, and migration activities
Design reporting and analytics strategies using PeopleSoft Query, Oracle Analytics, Power BI, enterprise data warehouses, and cloud analytics platforms
Partner with HR, payroll, finance, and business leadership teams on modernization objectives
Present architectural recommendations and transformation roadmaps to executive leadership
Facilitate workshops, architecture reviews, and solution design sessions
Lead cross-functional teams of developers, administrators, business analysts, cloud engineers, and system integrators
Establish modernization governance processes and architecture review boards
Mentor technical staff and promote architecture best practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be a US Citizen with an active Secret Security Clearance
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or related discipline
10+ years of experience with PeopleSoft HCM
5+ years of architecture leadership experience
5+ years of enterprise modernization or cloud transformation experience
Experience leading large-scale HCM transformation initiatives
Experience supporting complex HR and payroll environments
PeopleSoft HCM architecture and administration
PeopleTools, Application Designer, Integration Broker, Process Scheduler, and Security Administration
Upgrade and PUM implementation experience
Legacy system assessments, application portfolio rationalization, technical debt analysis, digital transformation strategy, cloud migration planning, and business process transformation
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)
Cloud security architectures, disaster recovery, and business continuity
Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC), REST/SOAP Services, API Management, Enterprise Service Bus (ESB), and middleware platforms
Oracle Database, SQL, data migration tools, data warehouse concepts, and reporting and analytics platforms

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage
Employee wellness
Life and disability insurance
Retirement savings plan
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements supporting wellbeing, productivity, individual work styles, and life circumstances
In-person collaboration with flexibility
Equal opportunity employment
Disability accommodations