Senior Technical Program Manager - PeopleSoft HCM
Job Description
About Avid Systems
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Avid Systems is a Washington, DC-based managed services provider specializing in IT staff augmentation, business application development, cloud enablement, infrastructure, mobility, virtualization, cybersecurity, storage, and managed IT services. Since 2004, Avid Systems has supported government and commercial clients by delivering skilled technical talent and innovative technology solutions.
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Job Description
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Avid Systems LLC is seeking a highly experienced Senior Technical Program Manager with extensive PeopleSoft HCM expertise to support a major government enterprise application program for the District of Columbia Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO).
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The selected candidate will provide senior-level program leadership and oversight of a multidisciplinary PeopleSoft HCM technical and functional team supporting Core HR, Payroll, Time & Labor, Benefits Administration, and related modernization initiatives.
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This is a leadership-intensive position requiring exceptional experience in PeopleSoft environments, enterprise IT program management, staff supervision, technical oversight, and executive stakeholder engagement.
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Key Responsibilities
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- Lead and manage a multidisciplinary PeopleSoft HCM team, including UX/UI leads, Payroll Functional SMEs, Time & Labor Functional SMEs, and other technical resources.
- Provide day-to-day management, mentorship, performance oversight, and technical guidance.
- Serve as the primary coordination and escalation point between OCTO leadership, agency stakeholders, and the PeopleSoft team.
- Oversee delivery across PeopleSoft HCM modules, including Core HR, North America Payroll, Time & Labor, and Benefits Administration.
- Lead planning, scheduling, prioritization, resource allocation, and risk management across multiple concurrent initiatives.
- Oversee PeopleSoft Update Manager (PUM) activities, system improvements, upgrades, and modernization initiatives.
- Manage digital hiring and user interface modernization efforts.
- Ensure delivery aligns with established service-level agreements, key performance indicators, organizational standards, and security requirements.
- Support requirements gathering, functional design reviews, change management, and system integration initiatives.
- Monitor staff performance, coordinate onboarding, and provide resource planning and succession management.
- Prepare executive-level status reports covering project health, milestones, risks, issues, and accomplishments.
- Coordinate with technical teams, business stakeholders, and vendors to resolve technical and operational challenges.
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Required Qualifications
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- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
- 16+ years of experience in enterprise IT program/project management, technical delivery, or related leadership roles.
- Extensive PeopleSoft HCM program and team leadership experience.
- Strong functional and technical knowledge of PeopleSoft Core HR, Payroll for North America, Time & Labor, and Benefits Administration.
- Experience overseeing large-scale PeopleSoft implementations, upgrades, and modernization initiatives.
- Experience with PeopleSoft Update Manager (PUM) deployments.
- Expertise in managing multidisciplinary technical teams and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Strong experience with requirements analysis, business analysis, documentation, and functional design oversight.
- Familiarity with Oracle databases, Oracle Cloud infrastructure, and enterprise integration technologies.
- Experience managing UI/UX modernization and enterprise system integration initiatives.
- Understanding of accessibility standards, including Section 508 compliance.
- Strong staff management, vendor coordination, communication, and executive reporting skills.
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Preferred Qualifications
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- Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent project/program management certification.
- Experience leading government or public-sector IT programs, preferably within DC government.
- Experience with third-party identity provider integrations.
- Experience integrating data visualization and enterprise reporting systems.
- Experience managing Oracle environments and complex enterprise applications.
- Strong knowledge of IT governance, service delivery, and continuous improvement practices.
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How to Apply
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Qualified candidates should apply through LinkedIn and submit an updated resume clearly highlighting their PeopleSoft HCM leadership, program management experience, relevant certifications, and experience supporting large enterprise IT environments.
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We are particularly interested in candidates who have successfully led large PeopleSoft HCM teams and delivered complex government modernization programs.