Principle Consultant - PeopleSoft Delivery & Strategic Initiatives

Elire•Minneapolis, MN

5d•Remote

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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
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
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
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