8.52 Tools Upgrade &

Fusion Implementation

September 11, 2012

Agenda

8.52 Tools UpgradeWhy did we upgrade?ScopeLessons Learned

Fusion ImplementationCurrent StateFusionConAgra ApproachProject ApproachFusion IntegrationAgileLessons Learned

Who’s who

Tim Patterson – Lead Enterprise Application AnalystConsult role on Tools UpgradeTech Lead on Fusion Implementation

Julie Schnepel – Business AnalystKey analyst on Fusion Implementation

8.52 Tools-Why did we upgrade?

ConAgra upgraded from 8.0 to 9.1• Set a foundation for integrated HCM system• Commitment to keeping contemporary leveraging new

functionality

Release strategy• Quarterly releases• Annually evaluate upgrade of PeopleTools• Quarterly evaluate Application Bundles and Tax update

Value of PeopleTools upgrade• Simplify user experience – PeopleTools Portal

technology like WorkCenters• Reduced Sign-on leveraging Kerberos Tokens• Seamlessly failover via Transparent Database Failover

Tools Upgrade-Scope

Upgrade from PeopleTools 8.50 to 8.52

Apply Bundles 6, 7 and 8

Tools Upgrade Lessons Learned

Plan to have users delete cookies after go live. We found issue with response time that this fixed.

Complete review of release notes, some of the new features/developments will delete or overwrite the old one.

Bundles may overwrite some of the custom objects.

Detailed Compare report analysis will help us to identify the customization

Agenda

Fusion ImplementationCurrent StateFusionConAgra ApproachProject ApproachFusion IntegrationAgileLessons Learned

Current State

Today’s Approach: Swivel Chair

DevelopProfile

IDPSuccessFactors

Learning (CLE)Plateau

AttractOnBoard

Café PortalSharePoint

Talent AcquistionBrass Ring

SucceedCompetency modelsSuccession Planning

Talent ReviewSuccessFactors

Core HRPayroll, BenefitsPeopleSoft 9.1

PerformGoals/Objectives

Performance ReviewsSuccessFactors

CompensationIncentivesWorkScape

Mission : Simplify & integrate talent management processes at

ConAgra Foods

Oracle Fusion Human Capital Management

Oracle Fusion Human Capital Management

Compensation Management

Performance & Goal MgmtTalent Review

Payroll & Benefits

Network at WorkWorkforce

Lifecycle MgrWorkforce Predictions

Global Human Resources

Workforce Directory Management

HCM Foundation and Profile

Oracle Confidential 7

Fusion - Project Approach

• Fusion – Software as a Service (SaaS)– Vendor hardware, Vendor supported– Private Cloud (CAG data separated from other customers)– No customizations are allowed– Speed in applying patches– Upgrades applied as released

• Leverage an experienced implementation partner– PwC partnership– Key resources secured to work on CAG project– Experience with implementing Profile and Talent

Management• Leverage Critical Account Manager with Oracle

– Daily call tracking open SR– Engaged with UK and India weekly working through

integration

vs. Waterfall

time

time

Waterfall

Deliverable Product Project Run Rate Risk of Failure Iteration Business Feedback

visibility

visibility

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Fusion Integration

Lessons Learned Learning

• High Risk when becoming Early Adopters– Not plug and play– Plan resourcing and timeline to include this risk– Plan for contingency

• Expect manual entry – migration restrictions• SaaS provides 2 box landscape• Don’t plan aggressively

Thanks!

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Session ID: CON9430Session Title: Talent Management with Oracle Fusion: How You Can Adopt Oracle Fusion Applications and Coexist Venue / Room: Moscone West - 2006Date and Time: 10/2/12, 13:15 - 14:15