Posted 4 days ago
PeopleSoft Technical Upgrade Lead
@ Systematix
Ontario
Overview
Systematix is hiring a PeopleSoft Technical Upgrade Lead on a 10-month remote contract (GTA on-site as required) for a higher education client. The role leads the PeopleTools 8.60 to 8.63 upgrade, PUM image application, and Oracle Database 19c to 26ai migration on OCI across HCM, FSCM and Campus Solutions. Pay is CAD $100 to $120 per hour, with 7.5-hour days.
Responsibilities:
- Lead PeopleTools 8.60 to 8.63 and PUM upgrade delivery
- Oversee Oracle Database 19c to 26ai migration on OCI
- Assess and remediate customization and integration impacts
- Lead cutover, go/no-go decisions and rollback planning
- Produce upgrade runbook and transfer knowledge to IT staff
Requirements summary:
- 10+ years PeopleSoft technical experience
- Three or more PeopleTools major upgrades as lead
- Oracle Database upgrade experience to 19c or later
- Deep PeopleCode, Application Engine and Integration Broker skills
- OCI and Oracle Managed Services experience preferred
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-09
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-14
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Job details
| Seniority | Lead |
| Department | Software development |
| Experience | 10+ years |
| Hours per week | 37.5 |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office, Home |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
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We are Systematix and we are currently looking for an experienced PeopleSoft Technical Upgrade Lead for our client.
ABOUT THE PROJECT
Our client in the higher education sector is upgrading PeopleTools from 8.60 to 8.63, applying cumulative PUM images, and migrating Oracle Database 19c to 26ai on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), in partnership with Oracle Managed Services. The project spans HCM, FSCM, and Campus Solutions.
ABOUT THE RESPONSIBILITIES
In this role, you will lead the technical delivery of a PeopleTools and PUM upgrade across HCM, FSCM, and Campus Solutions. You will coordinate internal IT teams, functional consultants, third-party vendors, and Oracle Managed Services to deliver stable upgraded environments and a controlled production cutover.Develop the technical upgrade plan, environment build schedule, upgrade sequencing, test move cycles, outage windows, and resource assignments.
Lead the PeopleTools 8.60 to 8.63 upgrade and coordinate cumulative PUM images: HCM 47 to 55+, FSCM 49 to 56+, and Campus Solutions 30 to 38+.
Oversee the Oracle Database 19c to 26ai migration on OCI, including configuration, performance, data validation, and integration readiness.
Assess impacts on PeopleCode, Application Engine, Component Interfaces, Integration Broker, Fluid pages, customizations, interfaces, and reports; coordinate remediation.
Define technical testing, support functional test planning, coordinate defect resolution, and maintain technical risks, issues, and dependencies.
Lead cutover planning and execution, go/no-go criteria, tested rollback procedures, and post-go-live hypercare.
Produce an upgrade runbook and deliver technical documentation and knowledge transfer to internal IT staff.
ABOUT THE REQUIREMENTS
10+ years of PeopleSoft technical experience, including at least three full PeopleTools major version upgrades as a lead or senior technical resource.
Demonstrated Oracle Database upgrade experience, including migrations to Oracle 19c or later.
Deep expertise in PeopleCode, Application Engine, Component Interfaces, Integration Broker, and Fluid UI development.
Familiarity with PUM image application processes and Oracle Cumulative Feature Overview tools.
Strong technical planning, documentation, and communication skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
OCI and Oracle Managed Services experience is strongly preferred.
Experience across HCM, FSCM, and Campus Solutions is preferred.
Higher education sector experience.
PeopleSoft or Oracle Cloud certification.
ABOUT THE ROLE
This is a remote contract opportunity, with on-site attendance in the GTA as required.
The contract duration is 10 months, with an anticipated start date of November 30, 2026, to be confirmed upon award with flexibility.
Work is based on 7.5-hour days. The weekly schedule will be confirmed.
PAY DISCLOSURE
Expected hourly pay range for this contract: CAD $100-$120/hour.
Compensation is based on experience, skills, and engagement terms.
AI DISCLOSURE
As part of our recruitment process, Systematix may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist with resume screening, candidate matching, and recruitment administration. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by our recruitment and hiring teams.
APPLY NOW
If you are interested in finding out more, please contact us or submit your resume to [email protected].
Know someone who would be a great fit? We welcome referrals of qualified candidates and are always interested in connecting with talented technology professionals.
ABOUT SYSTEMATIX
Systematix is a Canadian-owned Global Consulting and Resourcing firm with more than 50 years of experience delivering technology solutions to clients across North America and the United Kingdom.
We provide the highest-caliber consulting solutions to a diverse client base across all levels of government and private industry.
Systematix is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. At Systematix, we value diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds.
Systematix. Solutions Focused. People Driven.
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