Data Architect PeopleSoft Financials to Workday Financials Migration

Overview

On Site
Depends on Experience
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

Finance
TOGAF
Tableau
Peoplesoft
Workday

Job Details

Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Data Architect to lead the data migration strategy and execution from PeopleSoft Financials to Workday Financials. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in ERP systems, financial data modeling, data migration, and integration architecture. This role will be critical in ensuring data integrity, compliance, and a smooth transition to Workday.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the design and execution of the end-to-end data migration strategy from PeopleSoft Financials to Workday Financials.
* Analyze existing PeopleSoft data structures, processes, and data quality to inform migration planning.
* Design the target data architecture in Workday, ensuring alignment with financial reporting and operational needs.
* Define data mapping, transformation, and validation rules.
* Collaborate with functional and technical teams to define migration scope and business rules.
* Develop and maintain data migration documentation including data lineage, mappings, conversion logic, and validation reports.
* Establish and oversee data cleansing, data quality, and de-duplication strategies.
* Work with integration teams to ensure seamless data flow between legacy and target systems.
* Participate in testing activities including mock conversions, UAT, and reconciliation efforts.
* Provide guidance on data governance and data security best practices.
Qualifications:
* Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance, or related field.
* 8+ years of experience in data architecture and migration, with at least 3+ years on ERP financial systems.
* Proven experience with PeopleSoft Financials (GL, AP, AR, AM, etc.) and Workday Financials.
* Strong experience with ETL tools, data mapping, and data cleansing technologies.
* Proficiency in SQL and experience with data warehouse/reporting tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
* Familiarity with Workday Prism, Workday Studio, and Workday Integration Frameworks is a plus.
* Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred Certifications:
* Workday Financials Certification
* Workday Integration or Prism Certification
* TOGAF or similar architecture frameworks (optional

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