PeopleSoft HCM Architect

PeopleSoft HCM Architect - Modernization & Cloud Transformation

Work Location : On-site, Arlington, VA

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced PeopleSoft HCM Architect with deep expertise in Human Capital Management (HCM) solutions and enterprise modernization initiatives. The ideal candidate will lead the architecture, assessment, transformation, and modernization of PeopleSoft HCM environments, helping organizations transition from legacy platforms to modern cloud-based architecture while maximizing business value and minimizing operational risk.

This role requires a combination of technical architecture leadership, business process transformation expertise, cloud modernization experience, and stakeholder engagement skills. The architect will work closely with business leaders, HR organizations, technical teams, and executive stakeholders to define modernization roadmaps, cloud migration strategies, and future-state architectures.

Key Responsibilities

PeopleSoft HCM Architecture Leadership

Serve as the lead architect for PeopleSoft HCM solutions, including:

Core HR

Benefits Administration

Payroll

Workforce Administration

Time and Labor

Absence Management

Talent Management

Recruiting

Learning Management

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.

Modernization Strategy & Transformation

Lead assessments of existing PeopleSoft HCM environments to identify technical debt, customization complexity, integration challenges, and modernization opportunities.

Develop modernization roadmaps aligned with business objectives and organizational transformation initiatives.

Define future-state architectures that leverage cloud-native services, automation, analytics, and AI-enabled capabilities.

Evaluate modernization options including:

PeopleSoft upgrades

Re-platforming

Oracle Cloud HCM migration

Hybrid application architectures

SaaS transformation strategies

Cloud Architecture & Migration

Design cloud migration strategies for PeopleSoft workloads.

Lead migration planning and execution for:

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)

Develop high-availability, disaster recovery, security, and scalability architectures.

Ensure compliance with organizational security and regulatory requirements.

Integration Architecture

Design enterprise integration solutions connecting HCM systems with:

ERP platforms

Identity Management solutions

Benefits providers

Payroll vendors

Financial systems

Reporting and analytics platforms

Define API-first integration strategies using:

REST APIs

Web Services

Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC)

Middleware platforms

Data & Analytics Strategy

Develop HCM data modernization approaches and governance frameworks.

Lead data conversion, cleansing, and migration activities.

Design reporting and analytics strategies leveraging:

PeopleSoft Query

Oracle Analytics

Power BI

Enterprise Data Warehouses

Cloud analytics platforms

Stakeholder Engagement

Partner with HR, payroll, finance, and business leadership teams to understand modernization objectives.

Present architectural recommendations and transformation roadmaps to executive leadership.

Facilitate workshops, architecture reviews, and solution design sessions.

Serve as a trusted advisor for HR technology strategy.

Program & Technical Leadership

Lead cross-functional teams including 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.

Required Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or related discipline.

Master's degree preferred.

Experience

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.

Technical Skills

PeopleSoft Expertise

PeopleSoft HCM architecture and administration

PeopleTools

Application Designer

Integration Broker

Process Scheduler

Security Administration

Upgrade and PUM implementation experience

Modernization Expertise

Legacy system assessments

Application portfolio rationalization

Technical debt analysis

Digital transformation strategy