PeopleSoft HCM Architect (Hybrid)

dxctechnology; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 214,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and Vision

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

DXC Technology is seeking a strategic architect to bridge traditional PeopleSoft HCM with modern cloud HR ecosystems. You will lead architecture, modernization, cloud transformation, OCI migration, and data analytics initiatives.

The role requires governance over design, security, data management, and enterprise integrations, with engagement from HR, payroll, finance, and executives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, IS, Eng, or related field; Master preferred.
• 10+ years with PeopleSoft HCM and 5+ years in architecture leadership.
• Experience leading large-scale HR modernization and cloud transformations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as lead architect for PeopleSoft HCM, incl. Core HR, Payroll, Benefits.
• Define enterprise HCM standards and governance for design and data.
• Lead modernization roadmaps, cloud migration, and integration strategies.
• Design cloud-agnostic, secure, scalable architectures and DR plans.
• Engage stakeholders and present transformation roadmaps to execs.
• Mentor teams and establish architecture governance.

Skills

PeopleSoft HCM

HCM Architecture

Cloud Migration

OCI

Integration

Security

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

OCI

OIC

Power BI

Oracle Analytics

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: Hybrid, on-site 2-3 days, Crystal 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

The successful candidate will:

• 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

• Clearance: Must be a US Citizen with an active Secret Security Clearance
• Work Environment: Hybrid, on-site 2-3 days, Crystal City, Arlington, VA

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.

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