Peoplesoft Project Manager

Denken Solutions, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Denken Solutions, Inc. seeks a seasoned Project Manager to lead large-scale PeopleSoft transformations in a hybrid New York setting. You will manage cross-functional teams, engage executives, and deliver modernization programs spanning PeopleSoft, cloud migration to OCI, and related infrastructure.

The role requires 15+ years in enterprise ERP PM, 10+ years with PeopleSoft, and strong vendor governance. Collaboration with Oracle and SI partners is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
• 15+ years of Project Management experience in enterprise ERP environments.
• 10+ years of PeopleSoft project delivery experience.
• Proven experience migrating PeopleSoft to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).
• Strong knowledge of PeopleSoft Architecture, PeopleTools, PUM, Lifecycle Management, and Change Assistant.
• Experience with large-scale infrastructure modernization and cloud transformation initiatives.
• Strong understanding of Oracle Database, WebLogic, Integration Broker, and PeopleSoft environments.
• Demonstrated success managing projects with budgets exceeding $5M and multiple stakeholder groups.

Responsibilities

• Lead governance and end-to-end delivery of PeopleSoft PUM upgrade and OCI migration programs.
• Establish project governance structures, reporting cadences, decision-making frameworks, and escalation procedures.
• Develop and maintain integrated project plans, milestones, budgets, dependency tracking, and risk registers.
• Coordinate steering committee meetings, executive status reviews, and leadership reporting.
• Serve as the primary contact for implementation partners and oversee vendor performance and contracts.
• Review and challenge project plans, estimates, and delivery schedules for alignment with objectives.
• Drive vendor accountability for execution, risks, and quality standards.
• Validate vendor deliverables and escalate delivery risks as needed.
• Oversee PeopleSoft upgrades and migrations across HCM, FSCM, ELM, Pensions, etc.
• Partner with business stakeholders to support requirements validation, testing, training, and deployment activities.
• Ensure testing plans, defect management, and production readiness are executed by Oracle and project teams.
• Track upgrade progress, risks, and go-live readiness to support successful deployment.
• Coordinate OCI migration strategy, cutover planning, and disaster recovery readiness.
• Monitor migration risks and ensure OCI architecture reviews and security compliance.
• Serve as liaison between business, IT leadership, Oracle, SI partners, and vendors for steering committees.
• Manage vendor deliverables, SLAs, and communication of risks and strategic recommendations.
• Manage project budgets, forecasts, invoices, and vendor expenditures; mitigate risks and dependencies.
• Ensure governance processes are followed and changes are properly approved.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Vendor management

Executive communication

Budget oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

PeopleSoft

OCI

Oracle Database

WebLogic

Integration Broker

PeopleTools

PUM

Lifecycle Management

Change Assistant

Job description

Hybrid role - 3 days onsite and 2 days Remote

Job Description:

• We are looking for a PeopleSoft Project Manager to lead large-scale PeopleSoft transformation initiatives, manage cross-functional teams, engage with executive stakeholders, and ensure successful delivery of modernization programs involving PeopleSoft applications, databases, middleware, and cloud infrastructure.
• The Project Manager will be responsible for planning, governance, risk management, resource coordination, vendor management, and end-to-end execution of PeopleSoft upgrade and cloud migration projects while ensuring business continuity and compliance with organizational standards.
• This position will be contract and hybrid in New York, NY.
• Only work authorizations without a need for sponsorship now or in the future will be considered.

What You’ll Do

• Lead governance and end-to-end delivery of PeopleSoft PUM upgrade and OCI migration programs, driving execution through Agile or Hybrid methodologies while managing scope, risks, dependencies, issues, and change requests
• Establish project governance structures, reporting cadences, decision-making frameworks, and escalation procedures to ensure effective program oversight and stakeholder alignment
• Develop and maintain integrated project plans, milestones, budgets, dependency tracking, and risk registers while monitoring project health against scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives
• Coordinate steering committee meetings, executive status reviews, and leadership reporting to ensure timely milestone delivery, informed decision-making, and successful program outcomes
• Serve as the primary point of contact for implementation partners while overseeing vendor performance, deliverables, milestones, resource commitments, and contractual obligations
• Review and challenge project plans, estimates, technical approaches, and delivery schedules to ensure alignment with project objectives and organizational requirements
• Drive vendor accountability for project execution, issue resolution, risk mitigation, and adherence to established quality and delivery standards
• Validate vendor deliverables and acceptance criteria while proactively escalating delivery risks, delays, and quality concerns as needed
• Oversee PeopleSoft PUM and PeopleTools upgrade initiatives across HCM, FSCM, ELM, Pensions, and other PeopleSoft applications while coordinating fit-gap analyses, impact assessments, and customization retrofit strategies
• Partner with business stakeholders to support requirements validation, testing, training, deployment activities, and overall change readiness throughout the upgrade lifecycle
• Ensure testing plans, defect management processes, production readiness activities, and quality standards are effectively executed and managed by Oracle and project teams
• Track upgrade progress, risks, dependencies, and go-live readiness to support successful deployment and business continuity
• Oversee the migration of PeopleSoft environments from on-premises infrastructure to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), including migration strategy development, cutover planning, disaster recovery readiness, and infrastructure preparedness
• Coordinate internal infrastructure, security, networking, database, and application teams to ensure alignment, execution readiness, and successful delivery of migration objectives
• Monitor migration risks and implement mitigation strategies while managing OCI architecture reviews, security compliance requirements, disaster recovery planning, and performance optimization
• Ensure successful migration execution, operational readiness, post-production stabilization, and support transition planning through close collaboration with cloud engineering and technical teams
• Serve as the primary liaison between business stakeholders, IT leadership, Oracle, system integrators, and third-party vendors, facilitating executive steering committee meetings and project governance reviews
• Manage vendor deliverables, contractual obligations, and service-level agreements, as well as communicate project risks, mitigation plans, and strategic recommendations to senior management
• Manage project budgets, forecasts, invoices, and vendor expenditures while identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks and dependencies
• Monitor compliance with contractual obligations, service-level agreements, and project governance requirements while ensuring change requests are evaluated and approved through established governance processes

What You'll Need

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field
• Minimum 15 years of Project Management experience in enterprise ERP environments
• Minimum 10 years of PeopleSoft project delivery experience
• Proven experience leading PeopleSoft migrations to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)
• Strong knowledge of PeopleSoft Architecture, PeopleTools, PUM, Lifecycle Management, and Change Assistant
• Experience managing large-scale infrastructure modernization and cloud transformation initiatives
• Strong understanding of Oracle Database, WebLogic, Integration Broker, and PeopleSoft environments
• Demonstrated success managing projects with budgets exceeding $5M and multiple stakeholder groups
• Experience working with executive leadership and steering committees

Preferred:

• PMP Certification
• Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Certifications
• Experience with HCM, FSCM, or ELM implementations/upgrades
• Experience with cloud security, disaster recovery, and high-availability architectures
• Experience with public sector, higher education, healthcare, or large enterprise environments
• Experience managing Oracle Consulting or other major system integrators
• Knowledge of procurement, contract management, and vendor governance

Physical Demands:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state, and local standards
• Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetings
• Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer, utilizing a mouse, keyboard, and monitor