PeopleSoft FSCM - Technical Lead

About the role

As a PeopleSoft FSCM Technical Lead, you will make an impact by leading day‑to‑day technical development activities across PeopleSoft Financials and Supply Chain modules, ensuring high‑quality delivery, clear technical specifications, and effective coordination across onsite/offshore teams. You will be a valued member of the project delivery team and collaborate closely with functional consultants, developers, testers, vendors, and client stakeholders.

In this role, you will:

- Lead and manage daily technical development activities, including planning, requirement clarification, and coordination across teams.

- Prepare and own technical specifications based on functional/business requirements.

- Review code quality and coordinate migration of development objects.

- Support testers during various test cycles and assist with test design and execution.

- Prepare cutover plans in collaboration with client stakeholders and ensure adherence to quality and coding standards.

Work model: Hybrid

We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 2 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Sao Paulo, SP. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.

The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.

What you need to have to be considered

· Bachelor’s Degree

· Advanced English

· Strong understanding of PeopleSoft Financial modules: General Ledger, Project Costing, Cash Management, Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets (Asset Management), eSettlements.

· Competency in PeopleSoft Procurement modules: Purchasing, Strategic Sourcing, eProcurement, eSupplier Connection, Supplier Contracts Management.

· Knowledge of Vertex (SaaS) and integrations with PeopleSoft AP.

· Ability to interpret requirements and functional specifications, seeking clarifications when needed.

· Background performing quality reviews and coordinating code migration.

· Effective communication with project managers and cross‑functional teams.

These will help you stand out

· Background supporting regulatory audits or control reviews.

· Knowledge in identifying system pain points and recommending best practices.

· Strong vendor coordination skills across onsite/offshore models.

· Deep understanding of PeopleSoft development standards and best practices.

· Background supporting complex cutover activities.

· Strong documentation and stakeholder‑management skills.

· Strong analytical documentation and reporting abilities.

Please, upload your resume in English.

We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.

The Cognizant community:
We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

• Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world.
• We don’t just dream of a better way – we make it happen.
• We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what’s right.
• We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that’s right for you.

About us:
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2025) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Disclaimer:
Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.