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About Cognizant Consulting Cognizant Consulting is more than Cognizant's consulting practice, we're a global community of 5,000+ experts dedicated to helping clients reimagine their business. Blending our deep industry and technology advisory capability, we create innovative business solutions for Fortune 500 clients. And now, we're looking for our next colleague who'll join us in shaping the future of business. Could it be you? About the role As a PeopleSoft HCM Conversion Consultant, you will make an impact by supporting large-scale PeopleSoft HCM implementations and upgrades, analyzing and resolving conversion-related defects, and ensuring data quality across multiple conversion cycles. You will be a valued member of the PeopleSoft HCM data conversion team and work collaboratively with functional and technical teams, testing teams, and clients. In this role, you will • Analyze and validate PeopleSoft HCM conversion requirements and data mapping specifications, and support end-to-end data conversion activities across multiple project phases. • Investigate, analyze, and remediate conversion-related defects and data discrepancies. • Conduct data validation, reconciliation, and verification following conversion loads, and review source and target data for completeness and accuracy. • Prepare and execute test scenarios to support system integration testing (SIT), user acceptance testing (UAT), and conversion testing. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and provide status updates on conversion progress, risks, and issue resolution. Work model At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a hybrid position in Cognizant or Client office in Phoenix, AZ. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs. The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you're engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations. What you must have to be considered • Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, Business, or a related field. • 10+ years of functional experience in PeopleSoft HCM, including hands-on support of data conversion activities. • Strong understanding of core HCM modules such as Workforce Administration, Job Data, Personal Data, Benefits, Compensation, and Payroll interfaces. • Experience in defect analysis, root cause identification, and remediation during conversion cycles, plus knowledge of data mapping, validation, reconciliation, and data quality processes. • Experience supporting SIT, UAT, and conversion testing, with strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills. These will help you succeed • Experience with PeopleSoft HCM implementation, upgrade, or transformation projects. • Knowledge of PeopleSoft Query, SQL, and data extraction/validation techniques. • Experience with conversion tools, ETL processes, and data migration methodologies. • Familiarity with Agile delivery methodologies and exposure to Oracle HCM Cloud migration or coexistence projects. • Relevant PeopleSoft or Oracle certifications. We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role. The annual salary for this position is between $83,250- $112,500 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans. Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off 401(k) plan and contributions Long-term/Short-term Disability Employee Stock Purchase Plan Just confirm the hybrid days per week and I'll generate the final Word document. About Cognizant: Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant. Additional employment information Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law. Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview. Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email CareersNA2@cognizant.com for roles based in the Americas or CareersIndia2@cognizant.com for roles based in India.

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In this role, you will
Analyze and validate PeopleSoft HCM conversion requirements and data mapping specifications, and support end-to-end data conversion activities across multiple project phases.
Investigate, analyze, and remediate conversion-related defects and data discrepancies.
Conduct data validation, reconciliation, and verification following conversion loads, and review source and target data for completeness and accuracy.
Prepare and execute test scenarios to support system integration testing (SIT), user acceptance testing (UAT), and conversion testing.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and provide status updates on conversion progress, risks, and issue resolution.
What you must have to be considered
Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, Business, or a related field.
10+ years of functional experience in PeopleSoft HCM, including hands-on support of data conversion activities.
Strong understanding of core HCM modules such as Workforce Administration, Job Data, Personal Data, Benefits, Compensation, and Payroll interfaces.
Experience in defect analysis, root cause identification, and remediation during conversion cycles, plus knowledge of data mapping, validation, reconciliation, and data quality processes.
Experience supporting SIT, UAT, and conversion testing, with strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
These will help you succeed
Experience with PeopleSoft HCM implementation, upgrade, or transformation projects.
Knowledge of PeopleSoft Query, SQL, and data extraction/validation techniques.
Experience with conversion tools, ETL processes, and data migration methodologies.
Familiarity with Agile delivery methodologies and exposure to Oracle HCM Cloud migration or coexistence projects.
Relevant PeopleSoft or Oracle certifications.
The annual salary for this position is between $83,250- $112,500 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
Long-term/Short-term Disability
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Just confirm the hybrid days per week and I'll generate the final Word document.

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