PeopleSoft HCM Architect

DXC Technology Company; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 214,000; Full time

Job summary

DXC Technology is seeking a strategic architect to bridge traditional PeopleSoft HCM with modern cloud-based HR ecosystems in Arlington, VA. The role leads modernization, cloud transformation, and OCI migration while partnering with executive stakeholders and HR, payroll, and finance teams.

Responsibilities include defining future-state architectures, establishing governance, and guiding API-first integrations across ERP and analytics platforms.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture for PeopleSoft HCM solutions (Core HR, Benefits, Payroll, Workforce, Time & Labor, Absence Management, Talent, Recruiting, Learning, Compensation).
• Define enterprise HCM architecture standards and governance for design, integrations, security, and data management.
• Develop modernization roadmaps and future-state architectures leveraging cloud-native services and AI-enabled capabilities.
• Plan and oversee OCI migrations and cloud migration design for PeopleSoft workloads.
• Design API-first integrations using REST, web services, and OIC; ensure secure, scalable interfaces.
• Lead data modernization, governance, migration, and analytics planning across HR systems.
• Engage stakeholders across HR, payroll, finance to align modernization objectives and present roadmaps.
• Mentor teams and establish governance processes for modernization programs.

Skills

PeopleSoft HCM

HCM architecture

Cloud transformation

OCI migration

API integration

Data analytics

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Agile/DevSecOps

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Information Systems / Engineering / Business

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)

Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC)

REST/SOAP Services

Middleware ESB

Job description

Job Description: DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC) helps global companies run their mission-critical systems and operations while modernizing IT, optimizing data architectures, and ensuring security and scalability across public, private, and hybrid clouds. The world’s largest companies and public sector organizations trust DXC to deploy services across the Enterprise Technology Stack to drive new performance levels, competitiveness, and customer experience. Learn more about how we deliver excellence for our customers and colleagues at DXC.com. Clearance: Must be a US Citizen with an active Secret Security Clearance Work Environment: on-site, Cristal City, Arlington, VA

Ideal Candidate Profile A strategic architect who can bridge the gap between traditional PeopleSoft HCM platforms and modern cloud-based HR ecosystems, bringing expertise in architecture, modernization, cloud transformation, OCI migration, business process optimization, and executive stakeholder engagement. The candidate should have a proven track record leading enterprise-scale modernization efforts and delivering successful HR technology transformations.

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 Cloud migration planning Business process transformation Cloud Technologies Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Cloud security architectures Disaster recovery and business continuity
• Integration Technologies Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC) REST/SOAP Services API Management Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) Middleware platforms
• Database & Reporting Oracle Database SQL Data migration tools Data warehouse concepts Reporting and analytics platforms

Preferred Qualifications

• Oracle Cloud HCM implementation experience.
• Experience developing business cases and modernization ROI analyses.
• Experience with AI-enabled HR technologies and workforce analytics.
• Federal, state, or large enterprise modernization program experience.
• Experience with Agile and DevSecOps delivery methodologies.

Preferred Certifications

• Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Architect Certification
• Oracle Cloud HCM Certification
• TOGAF Certification

Success Metrics

• Deliver modernization roadmaps that reduce operational risk and technical debt.
• Improve application performance, scalability, and security.
• Accelerate cloud adoption and transformation initiatives.
• Improve HR business process efficiency and user experience.
• Enable data-driven decision making through modern reporting and analytics capabilities.
• Drive measurable business value through modernization investments.

Other Information

• Compensation at DXC is influenced by an array of factors, including but not limited to the experience, job-related knowledge, skills, competencies, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. A reasonable estimate of the current compensation range for this position is $115,100 - $213,700.
• Full-time hires are eligible to participate in the DXC benefit program.
• DXC offers a comprehensive, flexible, and competitive benefits program which includes, but is not limited to, health, dental, and vision insurance coverage; employee wellness; life and disability insurance; a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, paid time off.
• At DXC Technology, we believe strong connections and community are key to our success.
• Our work model prioritizes in-person collaboration while offering flexibility to support wellbeing, productivity, individual work styles, and life circumstances.
• We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

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DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC) is a leading enterprise technology and innovation partner delivering software, services, and solutions to global enterprises and public sector organizations — helping them harness AI to drive outcomes at a time of exponential change with speed. With deep expertise in Managed Infrastructure Services, Application Modernization, and Industry-Specific Software Solutions, DXC modernizes, secures, and operates some of the world's most complex technology estates. Learn more on dxc.com.