PeopleSoft HCM Architect
Dxctechnology· enterprise· IT Services· Aug 14, 2026 · 2mo agoPosted 74 days ago
Arlington, VA
In office
Full-time
Principal
$115K–$214K
10+ years exp
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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: on-site, Cristal 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: on-site, Cristal 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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