We are seeking a highly experienced PeopleSoft Administrator to lead the administration, architecture, and support of enterprise-wide PeopleSoft HCM environments. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise in PeopleSoft infrastructure with proven record in end-to-end upgrade programs and managing customer relationships without escalations.
Install, configure, administer, and maintain multiple PeopleSoft environments (Development, QA, SIT, UAT, Performance, DR, Production)
Install and configure:
People Tools
Application Server
Process Scheduler
Web Server (PIA)
Integration Broker
Elastic Search
Kibana
Oracle SES/OpenSearch (where applicable)
Perform People Tools upgrades and patching
Apply Oracle Critical Patch Updates (CPU)
Implement PeopleSoft Update Manager (PUM) Images
Manage DPK deployments and Change Assistant activities
Perform environment cloning, refreshes, and production migrations
Maintain comprehensive documentation of system architecture, configurations, and environment topology
Document upgrade plans, runbooks, cutover checklists, and rollback procedures
Create and maintain knowledge base articles and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Ensure documentation remains current through each release/upgrade cycle
Required Skills & Experience
Extensive experience as a PeopleSoft Administrator, with deep expertise in the HR/HCM module
Proven track record leading end-to-end PeopleSoft upgrades (People Tools, application, and infrastructure components)
Strong hands-on experience with PeopleSoft architecture: Application Server, Web Server (PIA), Process Scheduler, Integration Broker, Elastic Search/Kibana
Experience with Oracle Database administration in a PeopleSoft context, WebLogic, and Tuxedo
Familiarity with DPK (Deployment Packages), Change Assistant, and PUM Image adoption
Strong troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and performance-tuning skills
Excellent client-facing communication skills, with demonstrated success managing customer relationships without escalations
Experience defining governance, standards, and best practices for a PeopleSoft environment
Ability to lead cross-functional teams through complex, high-stakes upgrade programs
9+ years of Experience with PeopleSoft Fluid UI and People Code/Application Engine
Exposure to cloud-hosted PeopleSoft environments (OCI, AWS, or Azure) is preferred.
Prior experience in a client-facing / consulting or managed-services environment
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field
Soft Skills
Strong customer service orientation and calm, solutions-focused demeanour under pressure
Clear, proactive communicator across technical and business stakeholders
High ownership and accountability for issue resolution
Strategic thinker capable of balancing day-to-day support with long-term modernization goals
