PeopleSoft Upgrade

Senior PeopleSoft Upgrade Specialist responsible for the upgrading the NYCAPS PeopleSoft (PS) application, currently operating for Active City Employees and Retiree Health Benefits, to a newer version of the PeopleSoft application.

Specific job duties will include:

• Execute the appropriate upgrade scripts, perform the necessary system configuration, and create/retrofit existing code, web services, interfaces and reports to upgrade the current NYCAPS Actives and Retirees to a newer version of the platform.

• Installation, maintenance, and configuration of PeopleSoft, PeopleTools, and associated Middleware infrastructure. Tasks will include supporting the infrastructure of critical Citywide applications including NYCAPS and related applications.

• Works closely with Technical Lead and project teams to coordinate upgrade work and be responsible for completion of all the upgrade activities within the project timelines with competing priorities.

Required Experience Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Must have a minimum of Ten (10) years’ experience in working with multiple versions of PeopleSoft and PeopleTools across HCM modules.

• Subject Matter Expert (SME) who has performed multiple PeopleSoft and PeopleTools upgrades and patch installations using Change Assistant and PeopleSoft Update Manager (PUM).

• Working experience and understanding of PeopleSoft HCM applications (v 9.2 PUM 33+ with fluid technology) and PeopleSoft Tools (v 8.57+)

• Experience in administration of associated middleware products like, Oracle WebLogic, PeopleSoft AppDesigner, Oracle SQL, etc...

• Experience working with different lines of businesses to fully understand the customizations made to the environment, and the impact to project timeline.

• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills

• Has Strong knowledge of Server virtualization, PeopleSoft debugging, PeopleSoft tuning

• Has Strong Knowledge of PeopleSoft with Oracle RAC Architecture integration and configuration

• Has Strong Knowledge of PS and PT on UNIX, with AIX preferred

• Ability to plan and prioritize work and meet project deadlines

• Must be self-motivated and work well with other groups

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with an enterprise wide, large scale implementations

• Experience working within a matrix environment.

• Certified in PeopleSoft Upgrade Administration

• CA Tool & PUM

• Shell, SQL, scripting.

• Experience working with New York City Automated Personnel System (NYCAPS) is preferred.