PeopleSoft HCM Architect (On-site)

DXC Technology; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

DXC Technology is seeking an experienced PeopleSoft HCM Architect to lead modernization efforts and drive cloud-based transformations for HR systems. The role focuses on architecture leadership, stakeholder engagement, and the delivery of enterprise-wide HCM modernization roadmaps.

The ideal candidate will bridge traditional PeopleSoft environments with modern cloud-based HR ecosystems, overseeing governance, data management, and integration strategies across ERP, identity, and analytics

Qualifications

• 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 as the principal architect for PeopleSoft HCM solutions across Core HR, Benefits, Payroll, Workforce Administration and more.
• Define enterprise HCM architecture standards and governance.
• Guide modernization roadmaps, cloud migration strategies, and future-state architectures.
• Collaborate with HR, payroll, finance and leadership to align modernization objectives.
• Mentor teams and establish architecture governance boards.

Skills

PeopleSoft HCM

Architecture leadership

Cloud modernization

HR tech strategy

Stakeholder engagement

Enterprise modernization

Education

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

Master's degree preferred

Tools

PeopleTools

Application Designer

Integration Broker

Process Scheduler

Security Administration

Upgrade and PUM implementation

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.

Job Description 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 architectures 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.

• Clearance: Must be a US Citizen with an active Secret Security Clearance

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

• Serve as the lead architect for PeopleSoft HCM solutions, including:
• Core HR
• Benefits Administration
• Payroll
• Workforce Administration
• Time and Labor
• Absence Management
• Talent Management
• 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.
• 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:
• Re-platforming
• SaaS transformation strategies
• Design cloud migration strategies for PeopleSoft workloads.
• Lead migration planning and execution for:
• Develop high-availability, disaster recovery, security, and scalability architectures.
• Ensure compliance with organizational security and regulatory requirements.
• Design enterprise integration solutions connecting HCM systems with:
• ERP platforms
• Identity Management solutions
• Benefits providers
• Reporting and analytics platforms
• REST APIs
• Web Services
• 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
• Cloud migration planning
• Business process transformation
• Cloud security architectures
• Disaster recovery and business continuity

Integration Technologies

• REST/SOAP Services
• API Management
• Enterprise Service Bus (ESB)

Database & Reporting

• Oracle Database
• SQL
• Data migration tools
• Data warehouse concepts
• Reporting and analytics platforms

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

• 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