PeopleSoft Solutions Architect

Leading architecture, strategy, and delivery oversight for the CAPPS enterprise ERP program. This role connects business objectives with technical execution, owning the product roadmap, solution design standards, and modernization initiatives across a large multi-agency environment. The position provides architectural leadership, manages vendor delivery alignment, and ensures scalability, security, and compliance across all systems., Architecture Strategy & Roadmap

• Define and evolve long-term product and platform strategy aligned with state objectives
• Translate business goals into technical roadmaps and delivery plans
• Identify risks, dependencies, and scalability considerations early
• Ensure alignment across systems, integrations, and enterprise architecture standards

Solution Design & Governance

• Review and approve solution designs, ensuring consistency and reusability
• Define integration patterns, security standards, and best practices
• Evaluate APIs, data flows, and system constraints
• Prevent duplication and reduce architectural complexity

Vendor & Delivery Oversight

• Partner with managed services vendors to guide architecture and implementation
• Oversee technical delivery, SLAs, and quality standards
• Evaluate trade-offs and ensure alignment with enterprise goals
• Support upgrades, migrations, and modernization initiatives

Security, Compliance & Accessibility

• Ensure adherence to security, performance, and compliance standards
• Support WCAG 2.1 accessibility requirements across systems
• Oversee audit readiness, controls, and governance processes
• Maintain documentation for architecture, integrations, and changes

ERP & Technical Leadership

• Provide leadership across CAPPS Financials, HR/Payroll, and related systems
• Support PeopleSoft architecture, upgrades, and integrations
• Guide technical teams across development, operations, and security
• Serve as SME for segregation of duties and identity/access governance

Stakeholder Engagement & Advisory

• Communicate architecture decisions and roadmap plans clearly
• Present to executive leadership and cross-functional teams
• Act as liaison between business, technical, and vendor teams
• Support procurement activities with technical evaluation and input

Do you have experience in Vendor relationship management?, * 12 or more years of experience supporting Texas state government systems

• 12 or more years of experience in enterprise application architecture and CAPPS support
• 12 or more years of experience building and managing strategic roadmaps
• 10 or more years of experience presenting to executive stakeholders
• 10 or more years of experience in technical project leadership within CAPPS
• 10 or more years of experience managing vendor contracts and delivery
• 10 or more years of experience with data integration, SDLC, and data quality
• 10 or more years of experience with IT security and control frameworks
• 10 or more years of PeopleSoft FSCM or HCM, PeopleTools, PeopleCode, SQL, and Oracle experience
• 8 or more years of experience with ITIL-based service operations
• 5 or more years of experience with segregation of duties in multi-tenant systems
• 2 or more years of experience managing outsourced technical teams, * Experience with CPA legacy financial systems
• Experience with enterprise modernization and infrastructure standards
• Experience developing technical specifications for procurements

Core Skills & Attributes

• Strong enterprise architecture and ERP leadership expertise
• Ability to align technical strategy with business outcomes
• Excellent stakeholder communication and executive presence
• Strong vendor management and delivery oversight
• Deep understanding of scalability, security, and governance
• Analytical mindset with strong risk assessment capabilities

Flexible work from home options available.

• Competitive salary