PeopleSoft Absence Management Functional Lead

ABOUT SIERRA-CEDAR

Sierra-Cedar delivers industry-focused client solutions including deployment, management, and optimization of enterprise applications and technology. We offer a competitive benefits package including 401(k), Health, Disability, and Life. Sierra-Cedar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Sierra-Cedar is seeking a motivated and experienced PeopleSoft
Absence Management Functional Lead.  If you are passionate about the
technology, clients and all the challenges that go with being a
consultant, you will want to be a part of our team.  Our people have the
skills and business savvy to provide exceptional consulting services to
clients, helping them gain the optimum benefit and value from their
PeopleSoft software.  This position requires 100% travel with projects
executed on-site at Sierra-Cedar client locations nationwide, with a
typical week of four 10-hour days.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide
PeopleSoft Absence Management functional consulting services by acting
as subject matter expert and leading clients through the entire systems
development lifecycle
• Work on all project phases of PeopleSoft Absence Management including fit/gap, configuration, and testing
• Assist
clients in fully integrating the PeopleSoft Absence Management system
into their current business environments and provide input on best
practices
• Advise client on options, risks, and any impacts on other processes or systems
• Configure the PeopleSoft Absence Management system to meet each client’s unique business requirements
• Complete tasks efficiently and in a timely manner
• Report progress to clients and project managers
• Continually seek ways to improve the process of delivering PeopleSoft Absence Management solutions
• Share knowledge to continually improve implementation methodology

• Minimum of five years PeopleSoft experience
• PeopleSoft 9.2 experience

• Upgrade and implementation experience
• Ability to work on all project phases of a project: Project Preview, Fit/Gap Analysis, Setup and Testing
• Solid experience with PeopleSoft Absence Management implementations
• Solid understanding of all processes and reports

LEADERSHIP SKILLS

• Demonstrated ability to manage project scope and client expectations
• Demonstrated follow-through on assignments and issue resolution

CONSULTING SKILLS

• Clear and effective communication
• Consistently produce clear, concise status reports
• Builds confidence and trust with clients
• Displays effective analytical skills