PeopleSoft Techno-Functional Consultant

Job Description for a PeopleSoft Techno-Functional Consultant for the Florida PALM Project

This role is designed for a PeopleSoft Techno-Functional Consultant with expertise in both technical and functional aspects of PeopleSoft systems, specifically for the Florida PALM (Planning, Accounting, and Ledger Management) project. The consultant will play a key role in implementing, enhancing, and supporting PeopleSoft applications while bridging the gap between technical teams and business stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Requirements Gathering and Analysis:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and document business requirements.

• Conduct fit-gap analysis to identify system enhancements or customizations needed for Florida PALM.

• Translate functional requirements into technical specifications.

• System Configuration and Customization:

• Configure PeopleSoft modules such as General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Payroll, or Commitment Control (KK) to meet business needs.

• Develop and modify technical components using PeopleTools, including Application Designer, Application Engine, Component Interfaces, and PeopleCode.

• Customize delivered functionalities while minimizing deviations from standard PeopleSoft features.

• Integration and Data Conversion:

• Design and implement integrations between PeopleSoft systems and external applications using Integration Broker or web services.

• Support data conversion processes from legacy systems like FLAIR to PeopleSoft.

• Ensure seamless data flow between HCM and FSCM modules, including payroll-to-GL interfaces.

• Testing and Troubleshooting:

• Develop test plans and scripts for unit testing, system integration testing (SIT), and user acceptance testing (UAT).

• Troubleshoot issues during implementation phases and provide timely resolutions.

• Validate data accuracy during system migrations or upgrades.

• End-User Support and Training:

• Provide functional support to end-users by addressing system issues or queries.

• Develop user manuals, training materials, and deliver training sessions on new functionalities or processes.

• Act as a liaison between technical teams and business users to ensure alignment.

• Project Management Support:

• Assist in project planning, task prioritization, and timeline management.

• Provide regular updates on project progress to leadership teams.

• Identify risks related to technical implementations and propose mitigation strategies.

Required Qualifications

• Extensive experience with PeopleSoft HCM/Financials version 9.2 in both functional (e.g., GL, AP, AR) and technical areas (e.g., Application Engine, PeopleCode).

• Hands-on experience in full lifecycle implementations of statewide PeopleSoft projects.

• Strong knowledge of integration tools like Integration Broker and data conversion methodologies.

• Proficiency in SQL, SQR, nVision reporting, PS Query, and other reporting tools.

• Familiarity with Florida s financial systems such as FLAIR is highly desirable.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with hybrid ERP solutions integrating legacy systems into modern platforms like Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).

• Knowledge of security configurations for enterprise-level ERP systems.

• Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.

• Experience working in Agile or Waterfall project methodologies.

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Certifications in PeopleSoft applications or Oracle technologies are preferred.

This position is critical to ensuring the successful implementation of the Florida PALM project by providing both technical expertise and functional insights to modernize the state s financial management systems.