Senior Manager, People Technology

About The Team:

The Rubrik information Technology team influences business processes employee experience and technologies to scale our organization to $1B. This team creates operational efficiency across the company by centralizing the management of Infrastructure Technology and Data. The IT team ensures all stages of the software development lifecycle in a secured environment and scrutinizes the deployment of proper processes and governance. They champion Rubrik on Rubrik and are the first customers of the Engineering teams at Rubrik.

Rubrik IT is constructed of 100% SaaS and 0% on-premises. The IT team caters to accelerated business value enhancement and multiple day-to-day business processes through our varied SaaS applications like Oracle Netsuite Workday Snowflake Etrade MulSoft etc. This team also delivers high-paced business outcomes with 100% system uptime backed by agile nimble simple but cohesive Cloud architectures

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly qualified experienced and strategic Senior Manager People Technology to spearhead the end-to-end design development implementation and maintenance of our critical People Technology systems. This role based in our Palo Alto office and reporting directly to the Director of G&A Application is pivotal. Youll be optimizing our HR technology landscape ensuring seamless integration efficiency a world-class employee experience and robust compliance with regulatory requirements.

As our Senior Manager People Technology youll take comprehensive ownership of our People Technology stack including Workday Greenhouse ATS Learning Management Systems (LMS) Payroll Equity and intranet platforms. Youll be a key partner to our Payroll Equity IT HCM and People Teams translating business needs into scalable and effective technology solutions. This is a hands-on leadership role that demands a blend of technical expertise project management acumen and a deep understanding of HR processes with a strong emphasis on data integrity security SOX compliance and the exploration of AI-driven solutions. A critical aspect of this role is leading and nurturing People Technology teams across both our US and India locations. Youll foster a collaborative high-performing environment ensuring alignment and seamless execution regardless of geographical boundaries.

What Youll Do:

Strategic Leadership:

• Develop and execute the long-term People Technology roadmap aligning with overall business objectives and People Team strategies. Identify opportunities for process improvement automation and system optimizationincluding the evaluation and implementation of AI solutions to enhance HR processes.

System Ownership & Management:

• Oversee the full lifecycle management of Workday ensuring optimal configuration module utilization (HCM Benefits Absence Performance etc.) and ongoing enhancements.
• Lead the administration and optimization of Greenhouse ATS ensuring efficient recruitment workflows and a positive candidate experience.
• Manage the selection implementation and maintenance of Learning Management Systems (LMS) to support employee development and training initiatives.
• Partner closely with Payroll and Equity teams to ensure accurate and compliant system configuration and data flow for payroll processing and equity administration.
• Oversee the functionality and continuous improvement of intranet platforms related to People functions ensuring easy access to information and resources.

Project Management:

• Lead complex People Technology projects from initiation to closure including system implementations upgrades integrations and new module deployments. Develop detailed project plans manage timelines budgets and resources effectively.

Stakeholder Partnership:

• Collaborate extensively with Payroll Equity IT HCM and People Teams to understand their needs gather requirements and provide expert guidance on technology solutions.
• Act as the primary liaison between People teams and IT for all People Technology-related matters.
• Communicate project status challenges and successes to all relevant stakeholders.

System Design & Development:

• Translate business requirements into technical specifications and lead the design configuration and testing of People Technology solutions. Ensure data integrity security and compliance across all systems.

Maintenance & Support:

• Establish and manage a robust support model for all People Technology systems including troubleshooting bug fixes and ongoing maintenance. Ensure system stability performance and user satisfaction.

Vendor Management:

• Manage relationships with People Technology vendors ensuring service level agreements (SLAs) are met and maximizing value from vendor partnerships.

Data & Analytics:

• Partner with stakeholders to leverage People Technology data for reporting analytics and informed decision-making. Ensure data accuracy and accessibility for various HR metrics and insights.

Compliance & Security:

• Ensure all People Technology systems and processes adhere to SOX compliance requirements and other relevant regulatory frameworks.
• Implement and manage data security best practices including data scrambling masking and other anonymization techniques for sensitive information.
• Develop and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard HR data integrity and confidentiality.

AI Solutions Exploration:

• Actively explore and evaluateartificial intelligence (AI) solutions and machine learning (ML) applications to enhance People Technology functionalities improve HR operational efficiency and provide predictive insights (e.g. in talent acquisition employee retention or personalized learning).

People Management & Development:

• Lead mentor and develop a high-performing team of People Technology specialists located in both the US and India.
• Foster a culture of collaboration continuous improvement and knowledge sharing across geographically dispersed teams.
• Conduct performance reviews set clear objectives and support the professional growth of team members in both regions.
• Ensure consistent standards processes and best practices are adopted across the global team.

Experience Youll Need:

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources Information Technology Computer Science or a related field.
• 8 years of experience in People Technology roles with a minimum of 3 years in a senior or leadership capacity.
• Extensive hands-on experience with Workday is essential including deep knowledge of HCM Benefits Absence and at least one other module (e.g. Compensation Performance Recruiting).
• Proven experience managing Greenhouse ATS and Learning Management Systems (LMS).
• Strong understanding of Payroll and Equity processes and their technological implications.
• Demonstrated experience with intranet platforms and their application in HR contexts.
• Solid understanding of HR processes and best practices across the employee lifecycle.
• Proven track record of successfully leading and delivering complex People Technology projects.
• Excellent project management skills including the ability to manage multiple priorities stakeholders and deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Exceptional communication interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to translate technical concepts into business-friendly language and vice-versa.
• Demonstrated experience with SOX compliance and other regulatory requirements related to HR data.
• Familiarity with data security principles including data scrambling masking and anonymization techniques.
• Curiosity and foundational understanding of AI/ML concepts and their potential applications in HR.
• Proven experience managing and developing teams ideally across different geographical locations (US and India).
• Experience working in a fast-paced high-growth environment is highly desirable.

Preferred qualifications:

• Workday certifications (e.g. Workday HCM Workday Integrations).
• Experience with system integrations and APIs.
• Knowledge of data privacy regulations (e.g. GDPR CCPA).
• Hands-on experience implementing or working with AI-driven HR solutions.

Why Join Our Team:

This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on our organizations People Technology landscape. Youll have the chance to shape our future HR systems drive efficiency enhance the employee experience and ensure robust compliance and data security in an evolving technological landscape including the strategic integration of AI. We offer a collaborative and innovative work environment where your contributions will be valued and recognized.

Are you ready to lead and empower a global team to transform our People Technology
If you are passionate about technology strategy and delivering tangible impact we invite you to apply for this transformative role.