Principal Consultant – PeopleSoft Delivery & Strategic Initiatives
Location: Remote (United States) with travel as needed
Employment Type: Full-time
Travel Requirement: Ability to travel based on client and project needs
Compensation: Competitive base salary plus bonus and full benefits package
About Elire
Elire LLC is a growing consulting firm focused on helping organizations modernize and optimize their enterprise systems and business processes. For nearly 20 years, we have partnered with clients across a wide range of industries to deliver practical, high-quality solutions spanning PeopleSoft, Oracle Cloud, Treasury, ERP, HCM, EPM, and managed services.
Our teams are known for being collaborative, hands-on, and solution-oriented. We work closely with our clients as trusted partners throughout implementations, enhancements, support initiatives, and long-term transformation programs.
Position Overview
Elire is seeking a highly experienced Principal Consultant – PeopleSoft Delivery & Strategic Initiatives to support and help lead key PeopleSoft initiatives across our delivery organization. This is a senior-level consulting and leadership role designed for an individual who can operate as a strategic delivery leader, trusted advisor, and hands-on problem solver across multiple projects and internal initiatives.
This role will work closely with Practice Leads, Delivery Leadership, project teams, and clients to help drive delivery excellence, operational consistency, team mentorship, and strategic initiative execution across the PeopleSoft practice.
The ideal candidate brings deep PeopleSoft consulting experience combined with strong leadership, project oversight, client engagement, and operational coordination capabilities. This individual will play a critical role in helping support the day-to-day execution and leadership needs of the practice while positioning themselves for future growth into a Practice Leadership or Assistant Practice Lead type role over time.
Key Responsibilities
Delivery Leadership & Project Oversight
Support leadership and oversight across PeopleSoft implementation, enhancement, upgrade, and support initiatives
Partner with Practice Leads and Delivery Leadership to help drive delivery execution, resource coordination, issue resolution, and project success
Assist with managing smaller initiatives, workstreams, and operational activities across active client engagements
Provide leadership support across project planning, execution, governance, risk management, and client communications
Help ensure delivery consistency, quality standards, and best practices across projects and teams
Act as a senior escalation point for delivery challenges, solution guidance, and client concerns
Strategic Initiatives & Practice Support
Help lead internal strategic initiatives focused on operational improvement, delivery processes, methodology refinement, staffing coordination, and practice growth
Support practice leadership with day-to-day operational responsibilities and initiative execution
Assist in identifying process improvements, delivery efficiencies, and organizational scaling opportunities
Collaborate with leadership on practice planning, delivery alignment, and resource forecasting efforts
Contribute to the continued growth and maturity of the PeopleSoft practice
Client Leadership & Consulting
Serve as a trusted advisor and senior point of contact for clients and project stakeholders
Lead client discussions, workshops, status meetings, and solution planning sessions
Provide strategic guidance and functional leadership across PeopleSoft-related initiatives
Build strong relationships with client leadership teams through professionalism, accountability, and delivery excellence
Support business development efforts, proposal discussions, staffing conversations, and solution positioning when needed
Team Leadership & Mentorship
Mentor consultants and project team members across delivery, consulting best practices, and client engagement
Help guide teams through project execution, issue resolution, prioritization, and stakeholder management
Promote collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement across teams
Support knowledge sharing and development initiatives within the practice
Required Qualifications
10+ years of PeopleSoft consulting and delivery experience
Strong experience leading or supporting enterprise system implementation and support initiatives
Proven ability to manage client relationships and operate in a senior consulting leadership capacity
Experience coordinating across multiple projects, teams, and stakeholders simultaneously
Strong understanding of delivery governance, project execution, and operational oversight
Excellent communication, presentation, organizational, and leadership skills
Ability to balance strategic leadership responsibilities with hands-on delivery involvement
Experience mentoring consultants and supporting team development
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate complex client and delivery environments
Ability to operate independently while collaborating effectively across leadership and delivery teams
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience serving in a Principal Consultant, Delivery Lead, Engagement Lead, Solution Lead, or Practice Leadership support role
Experience supporting PeopleSoft managed services or long-term client support programs
Exposure to operational planning, resource coordination, staffing, or delivery management functions
Experience working within consulting firms or systems implementation organizations
Broader ERP or Oracle ecosystem exposure is a plus
Why Join Elire
Opportunity to play a key leadership role within a growing PeopleSoft practice
Ability to help shape strategic initiatives, delivery operations, and practice evolution
Collaborative leadership environment with strong executive and delivery team partnership
High-impact role with visibility across delivery, operations, and client leadership
Competitive compensation, bonus opportunities, Unlimited PTO, 401(k) match, medical, dental, and additional benefits
Opportunity for continued leadership growth and long-term career progression within the organization
If you are a senior PeopleSoft consulting professional who enjoys leading initiatives, mentoring teams, driving operational excellence, and helping practices scale while remaining close to delivery and client success, we encourage you to apply.
Elire is a Certified Partner of Oracle Cloud, PeopleSoft, Kyriba, and FIS. Established in 2005, Elire is a Minneapolis based full-service consulting firm with 15+ years of experience in successfully completing projects for our customers all over the country. Over one hundred clients in the Public and Fortune 500 Financial, Services, and Utilities Sectors have benefited from Elire’s hands-on guidance and knowledge. We help achieve success by efficiently implementing, integrating, and upgrading software investments. We employ consultants with world-class skills and experience. To learn more, visit our website at www.elire.com
Elire is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or veteran status.