Industry: All
Term: Contract
Province: Calgary, AB
Category: Information Technology
Experience: 5 - 10 Years
On behalf of our client, we are looking for a seasoned PeopleSoft Functional Lead to drive the implementation of the Grants and Contracts modules within PeopleSoft FSCM 9.2 for a large, complex organization. This greenfield module rollout will replace an existing third-party research administration system.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the overall functional lead for the Grants & Contracts workstream
- Elicit, refine, and document business requirements from Research Administration and Finance stakeholders
- Lead fit-gap analysis between current processes/system and target PeopleSoft Grants & Contracts functionality
- Author detailed functional specifications for configurations, enhancements, and integrations
- Own data conversion strategy, mapping, and validation from the legacy research system into PeopleSoft
- Partner closely with technical teams, SI consultants, and internal SMEs
- Maintain comprehensive project documentation and ensure knowledge transfer
- Mentor and coach junior functional resources and university/organizational staff
- Drive the stream to successful go-live while meeting scope, timeline, and budget commitments
Required Experience
- 10+ years hands-on PeopleSoft FSCM 9.2 experience with deep expertise in Grants and Contracts modules (end-to-end lifecycle)
- Multiple full-life-cycle implementations of PeopleSoft Grants & Contracts preferred
- Proven track record leading fit-gap sessions and writing functional design documents
- Strong data conversion / migration experience from third-party research or grants systems into PeopleSoft
- Experience with PeopleSoft Update Manager (PUM) and current PeopleTools versions
- Prior work in large, complex, or public-sector environments is a strong asset
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and mentoring skills
Preferred (nice-to-have)
- Exposure to Gideon Taylor eForms or similar bolt-on solutions
- Familiarity with common research administration platforms
Engagement Details
- 12-month contract (strong potential for extension)
- 100% dedicated role – full-time capacity required (up to 160 hours/month maximum)
- Remote flexibility available; occasional onsite collaboration may be required
- Immediate start ideal
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Job Number: 12822