PeopleSoft Upgrade Specialist

Job Title: Senior PeopleSoft Upgrade Specialist
Location:  Manhattan, NY
Duration: 11 Months

Job Summary: Client has a vacancy for a Senior PeopleSoft Upgrade Specialist role. The objective of this initiative is to support the implementation of required payroll system changes within client PeopleSoft resulting from newly enacted federal legislation under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). The specialist will execute legislative update scripts, perform system configuration changes, and retrofit existing payroll-related code, web services, interfaces, and reports within client Actives and Retirees environments. The role also involves installation, maintenance, and configuration of PeopleSoft, PeopleTools, and associated Middleware infrastructure to support OBBBA-driven payroll processing, pay rule adjustments, overtime calculations, tax updates, and related reporting changes.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of Ten (10) years' experience working with multiple versions of PeopleSoft and PeopleTools across HCM modules.
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) who has performed multiple PeopleSoft and PeopleTools upgrades and patch installations using Change Assistant and PeopleSoft Update Manager (PUM).
• Working experience and understanding of PeopleSoft HCM applications (v 9.2 PUM 39+ with fluid technology) and PeopleSoft Tools (v 8.59+).
• Experience in administration of associated middleware products like Oracle WebLogic, PeopleSoft AppDesigner, Oracle SQL, etc.
• Experience working with different lines of businesses to fully understand customizations made to the environment and the impact to project timeline.
• Responsible for leading and overseeing the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of Oracle Peoplesoft security products.
• Responsible for driving the evolution of Peoplesoft security infrastructure, collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to deliver effective security, identity, and access management solutions.
• Oversee the end-to-end design, development, testing, and implementation of the Peoplesoft security infrastructure, adhering to architectural and security best practices.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong knowledge of Server virtualization, PeopleSoft debugging, PeopleSoft tuning.
• Strong Knowledge of PeopleSoft with Oracle RAC Architecture integration and configuration.
• Strong Knowledge of PS and PT on UNIX, with AIX preferred.
• Ability to plan and prioritize work and meet project deadlines.
• Must be self-motivated and work well with other groups.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience working with enterprise-wide, large-scale implementations.
• Experience working within a matrix environment.
• Certified in PeopleSoft Upgrade Administration.
• CA Tool & PUM.
• Shell, SQL, scripting.
• Experience working with New York City Automated Personnel System (NYCAPS) is preferred.