Introduction

I am starting this blog to document my journey through various stages of a PeopleSoft 9.1 HCM upgrade project. I am the Project Manager on this project, and we are currently in the very initial stages of the project.

 

Why blog? - Yes, I can document all this in my Project notes, which I am going to do anyway. But this blog is intended to jot down the experiences in a more free flowing, non-structured and informal way. I am going to write about anything and everything that I come across during this project, including my frustrations. Also I want other PMs out there doing similar projects to benefit from my experience.

 

What in included in the Project? - We are currently on PS HCM 8.9 and are going to 9.1 release. We are taking this opportunity to upgrade our hardware and OS as well. In a nutshell, this is what included (some of this might get de-scoped as the project progresses)

• Upgrade our current HCM modules: Core HCM, Base Benefits, eRecruit, Remove partial Position Management
• Remove a high number of customizations
• Replace a customized compensation planning bolt-on with eCompensation
• Replace PSoft EPM DW Workforce Analytics with OBIEE HR Analytics
• Implement Manager Self Service and Employee Self Service
• Turn on (but not configure) Succession Planning and Manage Skills & Competencies
• Complete a technology refresh (HW/OS - Solaris 2.8 to 2.10/PeopleTools - 8.47 to 8.50)
• Implement PeopleSoft's People Model

  

Who is the client? - For security and privacy reasons I wont be taking any of the real names, including mine or that of company's. Lets call me Neo, and the company ABC Industries. I am a full time employee with the company.