Peoplesoft Patch and Tools Specialist

Company : Cedar Crestone 

Location  : Hyderabad

Website : www.cedarcrestone.com

Job Title: PeopleSoft Patch and Tools Specialist

Experience: 4+ years

Location: Hyderabad

Job Functions:

1. Identify, build, and apply PeopleSoft application and tools patches, bundles, tax updates, maintenance packs, and other fixes.
2. Reapply customizations in conjunction with application patches and tools upgrades
3. Plan, execute and support peopletools upgrades
4. Provide troubleshooting for isolating technical and functional problems in PeopleSoft environments
5. Address issues occurring in the PeopleSoft Internet Architecture (PIA) including Oracle and SQL Server databases, tuxedo application servers, process schedulers on both Unix and NT, and webserver configuration
6. Analyze and debug issues with SQRs, PeopleCode, Application Engine, Process Schedulers, Application Servers, Application Messaging and Web Servers
7. Debug and optimize SQL statements within Query, SQR, COBOL and Application Engine
8. Develop customizations as required in the PeopleSoft application and the program packages it uses
9. Work in multiple versions of PeopleSoft and PeopleTools including version 8.0 to current release
10. Configure, debug and support PeopleSoft applications in a multi-client remote support environment
12. Work on all phases of a project ** development, testing, production support, etc.
13. Multitask across clients and projects
14. Prioritize work to meet tight deadlines
15. Ability to work flexible hours / weekends for go lives and production patch application efforts

Required Skills:

1. Minimum of 4 years PeopleSoft experience
2. Experience in multiple applications - HR, Financials, Staffing, CRM or Campus Solutions
3. Complete understanding of PeopleSoft Internet Architecture
4. Good understanding of PeopleSoft Patch application updates process
5. Understanding of the PeopleSoft Upgrade process
6. Ability to perform database tuning and performance analysis
7. Application Upgrade experience a plus
8. PeopleSoft Administration experience a plus
9. PeopleSoft Install experience a plus
10. Experience in administering both Oracle and SQL Server database environments is a plus

Peoplesoft Practice Lead - Hyd

Company : Cedar Crestone

Location : Hyderabad

Website : www.cedarcrestone.com

Position:          Practice Lead - PeopleSoft

Job Location:    Hyderabad

Experience: 8 + Years

Job Description:

CedarCrestone is seeking bright and motivated Oracle|PeopleSoft Enterprise Global Practice Support Lead. Accepted candidates will have the skills to provide exceptional Team Management and leadership services to the CedarCrestone’s India Consulting team by being the “champion” of all consultants and helping CCI gain the optimum benefit from our resource investment.

Required Skills:

-       Solid understanding and work experience as a manager in a global PeopleSoft Practice

-       Proven ability to manage a team

-       Minimum of five years hands-on PeopleSoft experience with multiple pillars HCM, FIN, CRM

-       Ability to communicate effectively and maintain effective relationship with sales, team members, Account Executives and Management

-       Ability to organize time effectively and efficiently and prioritize work for team members

-       Proven ability to take ownership of issues and work on issue resolution

-       Build confidence and trust with customers and team

General Duties/Tasks:

The Practice Support Lead will assist with developing and managing the PeopleSoft Consulting Practice, mentoring consultants in the practice, support Sales initiatives and will help with Knowledge and Quality Management.
The PL has responsibilities within the following areas: Consultant Management, Resource Scheduling, Recruiting, Support Client/Delivery and Sales.

Consultant Management

§  Manage Consulting Team and everything related to individual performance, competency levels and personnel related issues and escalate as necessary

§  Monitor and track Consultant performance and feedback from Project/Delivery Managers

§  Manage consultant Career goals and aspirations and work actively toward achieving those goals, via training plans and appropriate placement on Projects that help with the goals

§  Provides leadership and work guidance to less experienced personnel and facilitate a mentoring program within the practice

§  Responsible for Consultant Time/Expense review and approval and any coordination with HR and F&A

Resource Scheduling

§  Contact for sales personnel and Delivery Managers for project staffing and planning

§  Manage all items coming through the Resource Management System, maintain transparency of Utilization Outlook through accurate Utilization Reports and be prepared for project resource needs based on the pipeline

§  Coordinate consultant interviews for clients and Sales Presentation

§  Balance Consultant bandwidth between Project and Managed Ticket Queues

§  Identify resource needs and recruit to those needs and Coordinate IC contracts, due diligence, and interviews

§  Manage bench resource projects

Support Client/Delivery

§  Responsible for Client Management and Delivery of Managed Client Requests

§  Administer the Development Queue

§  Spearhead the Quality Initiative and progress toward CMM certification

§  Acts as the liaison between the internal project team, executive team, and other key stakeholders

§  Committed to customer satisfaction

§  Committed to the highest standards of excellence

CedarCrestone is a Certified Advantage Partner of Oracle Corporation, the recipient of Oracle's prestigious 2005, 2007 and 2008 Titan Award for PeopleSoft Partner of the Year, and a proud Oracle client. CedarCrestone delivers real client success by providing enterprise solutions that strategically incorporate Consulting, Hosting, and Managed Services for the deployment and optimization of Oracle applications specializing in Fusion Middleware technology, PeopleSoft Enterprise and Oracle E-Business Suite leveraging the Global Delivery Model.

CedarCrestone India provides a range of services using Oracle Applications (PeopleSoft suite, Oracle E-Business suite and Fusion Middleware) in industry verticals such as Commercial, Higher Education and Public Sector.

With Global Delivery Model, CedarCrestone India personnel support, maintain and monitor client systems 24X7 consistent with service level agreements by leveraging India / US time zones. Our mission is to implement and continuously support innovative and practical offshore delivery solutions in tight partnership with our customers to achieve the greatest possible return on their investment.

Position:          PeopleSoft Technical Lead / Manager

Job Location:   Hyderabad 

Experience:      Minimum 7 years

Job Function:

General Duties/Tasks:

-Lead and manage deliverables for offshore projects.

-Displays functional knowledge with PeopleSoft systems; i.e., global HR, Payroll

-Demonstrates experience and expertise in the design and execution of implementation and upgrade methodology, testing, status reporting, executive and internal   communications and general daily management of key activities

-Responsible for Quality Assurance.

-Tracks project progress and manage expectations through successful project completion.

PeopleSoft Skills:

1. Develop custom application functionality using SQR, PeopleCode, Application Engine, Component Interface, Business Interlinks, SQL, and Application Messaging skills
2. Assist functional resources in the design phase of custom development projects
3. Reapply customizations in conjunction with large application upgrades
4. Provide expert troubleshooting for isolating technical and functional problems in PeopleSoft environments
5. Address issues occurring in the PeopleSoft Internet Architecture (PIA) including Oracle and SQL Server databases, tuxedo application servers, process schedulers on both Unix and NT, and webserver configuration
6. Analyze and debug issues with SQRs, PeopleCode, Application Engine, Process Schedulers, Application Servers, Application Messaging and Web Servers
7. Debug and optimize SQL statements within Query, SQR, COBOL and Application Engine
8. Work in multiple versions of PeopleSoft and PeopleTools including version 7.5 to current release
9. Work across multiple PeopleSoft application modules
10. Apply application and tools updates such as patches and fixes, tax updates, regulatory releases, and tools upgrades
11. Configure, debug and support PeopleSoft applications in a multi-client remote support environment

Leadership Skills:

1. Communicates clearly and effectively with customers, team members and Crestone management
2. Maintains an effective relationship with customers, team members and management
3. Provides input in the development of tools and processes to help increase team productivity
4. Builds confidence and trust with customers
5. Displays effective analytical skills
6. Displays effective organizational skills
7. Effectively manages scope and customer expectations on individual assignments
8. Follows through on all assignments and takes ownership of customer issues
9. Seeks innovative ways to improve the process of delivering solutions to customers

Position: Senior PeopleSoft Techno-Functional Consultant

Experience: 5+ yrs

Job Location: Hyderabad

Job Description

1. Work in multiple versions of PeopleSoft and PeopleTools

2. Work in multiple modules of PeopleSoft with multiple clients concurrently

3. Provide expert troubleshooting for technical \ functional problems

4. Debug and develop SQRs, PeopleCode, Application Engine, and Application Messaging

5. Should have worked with advance PeopleSoft tools like Integration Broker, Component Interface, XML Publisher or application messaging.

6. Query Development

7. Have knowledge of PeopleSoft security

8. Perform migrations between databases

9. Debug COBOL

10. Tune application code

11. Assist in process scheduler and web logic troubleshooting

12. Read, debug and update nVision

13. Create project and test plans

14. Work on all phases of a project – development, testing, production support, etc.

15. Rapidly resolve issues in order to adhere to Service Level Agreements

16. Provide quality formal and informal documentation consistent with Crestone standards

Required PeopleSoft Skills:

1) Minimum of 5 years PeopleSoft experience

2) Technical experience in multiple modules - Payroll, HRMS, Financial, HCM

3) PeopleSoft 8.0 or better experience

4) Bachelors or Masters degree from a reputable institution

5) Command over Spoken English

Peoplesoft Architect - Hyderabad

Title: PeopleSoft Application Architect




Experience: Minimum 7+ years



Work Location: Hyderabad

Company  : Cedar Crestone

Website : http://www.cedarcrestone.com/




Job Functions:



• Architect new client environments before the environment build process is started.

• Monitoring current server capacities and recommending the timing for new server purchases.

• Proactively investigate and suggest better uses of current technologies that help with gaining efficiencies or saving money.

• Proactively investigate and suggest the use of new technologies that help with gaining efficiencies and/or increase ROI in new technology initiatives.

• Maintain current application configuration standards for applications hosted by CedarCrestone, including Oracle database, SOA Suite Components, Oracle Apps / E-Business and PeopleSoft.

• Suggest new application component standards to stay current with changing technology trends or client environment usage.

• Work with the various Architecture Services teams such as Windows, Unix and Network to ensure all architected system components are validated.

• Attend vendor technology briefings in order to understand potential uses of new technologies.

• Participate in new technology implementation projects in an Advisor Capacity

• Research new technologies that may position CedarCrestone in competitive edge in the market.



Required Skills:



• 7+ years of professional experience as a PeopleSoft Administrator and Oracle DBA.

• Experience with PeopleSoft releases 8.x and higher

• Experience with Oracle 9i and 10g. Prefer Oracle RAC 11g configurations experience.

• Experience with the Oracle SOA Suite products and configuration will be a huge plus.

• Oracle Certifications a plus

• Knowledge of application load balancing technologies

• Ability to research new products requested by clients and assess their viability for the CMS environment

• Strong ability to carry out assigned administrative tasks with the need for limited supervision

• Working knowledge of UNIX, Linux, and Windows operating systems

• Provide quality formal and informal documentation consistent with documentation standards



Desired Skills:



• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities, self-direction

• Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations. Listens and gets clarification. Responds well to questions and participates in meetings

• Looks for ways to improve and promote quality. Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness

• Ability to follow policies and procedures. Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time

• Display willingness to make decisions. Exhibit sound and accurate judgment. Support and explain reasoning for decisions.

• Adapt to changes in the work environment. Manage competing demands. Change approach or method to best fit the situation. Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

• Demonstrate leadership and foster collaborative team approach – interacts well with front line and management providing consultation and expert advice on systems related topics



• Willingness to travel to US for short durations as needed.

• Willingness to work at US Time zone when needed.

How to  apply

1. If u  have receoved a mail  from me - Reply  to  the mail with a copy  of your resume
2. If u  have reached this site directly - Send in your resume to  kurien@crest.in with Peoplesoft  as the subject