Open Jobs Senior Program Manager, HR Systems and Data

Job ID:289856
Location Name: CA-FSC SF Off (0174)
Address: 350 Mission St 20th Floor San Francisco CA 94105 United States (US)
Job Type: Full Time
Position Type: Regular
Job Function: Human Resources
Work Location: Hybrid - San Francisco CA

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• Lead the entire project lifecycle for multiple concurrent HRIS and data projects ensuring adherence to strategic objectives timelines budgets and quality standards.
• Define comprehensive project scope goals and deliverables in close partnership with global stakeholders translating business needs into actionable project plans.
• Developrobust project plans resource strategies and proactive risk mitigation approaches for complex multi-faceted HR technology initiatives.
• Continuously monitor project performance anticipate challenges and implement effective solutions to keep projects on track.
• Facilitate high-impact project meetings workshops and steering committee presentations ensuring clear communication and decision-making.

• Knowledge of HR Systems (e.g. SuccessFactors) modules and their intricate interdependencies.

• Possess a comprehensiveunderstanding of HR data architecture global reporting requirements and advanced analytical methodologies.
• Champion the designof project solutions that ensure robust data collection data flows data storage uphold data integrity and enable sophisticated analytical capabilities.

• Effectively collaborate and build consensus with diverse teams including HRIS configurators data analysts technical experts and businessstakeholders across various HR systems and data platforms to drive requirement gathering solution design and successful implementation.
• Proactively identify and clearly communicate complex project needs interdependencies and potential blockers to all organizational levels including executive level leadership in Paris influencing decisions and aligning expectations.
• Cultivate strong productive relationships with internal teams global partners and external vendors.
• Prepare and deliver clear concise and compelling project status reports and presentations tailored for executive-level consumption.

• Oversee comprehensive testing strategies including User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to validate that solutions meet defined global business needs and quality benchmarks.
• Lead change management efforts including training development and communication strategies to ensure seamless adoption and realization of benefits or new HR systems and processes globally.
• Oversee contract management for all HR Systems related vendors and services ensuring compliance favorable terms and effective vendor relationships.
• Collaborate with Tech and Global teams to ensure seamless support for infrastructure and integration projects fostering cross-functional synergy and efficient problem resolution.

• 810 years of progressive experience in program/project management with a focus on HR systems and data initiatives
• Proven expertise delivering complex global HR technology implementations and data-driven solutions
• Strong knowledge of HRIS platforms (e.g. SAP SuccessFactors) and system interdependencies
• Deep understanding of HR data architecture governance data privacy (e.g. GDPR) and analytics methodologies
• Advanced project management expertise across Agile Scrum and Waterfall frameworks
• End-to-end experience leading system implementation lifecycles including discovery requirements gathering build/testing deployment and hypercare
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence across matrixed global teams
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with attention to detail and execution excellence
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and working with external vendors and consultants
• Demonstrated success in change management and driving large-scale system adoption
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences and executive leaders

• Strategic Execution:Ability to align HR technology and data projects with the broader strategic goals of the HR function and the overall business
• Cross-Functional Leadership:Proven ability to lead and influence matrixed teamsincluding HR IT Finance and external vendorswithout needing direct reporting authority
• Change Management Champion:Strong capability to drive user adoption manage resistance and build effective communication strategies for system go-lives and data process changes
• Risk & Issue Mitigation:Proactive approach to identifying project roadblocks scope creep and data integrity risks with the ability to swiftly develop contingency plans
• Complex Problem Solving:A highly analytical mindset capable of breaking down intricate HR workflows and data challenges into scalable technical solutions

• Project Management Methodologies:Deep expertise in Agile Scrum and Waterfall methodologies knowing when to apply each to different types of HR/Tech projects
• HR Data Fluency:Strong grasp of data governance data privacy (e.g. GDPR) data migration strategies and HR metrics
• System Implementation Lifecycle:End-to-end experience leading discovery requirements gathering building/testing deployment and hyper care for enterprise HR systems

• PM Tools: Jira Smartsheet or MS Project
• Data/Reporting: Power BI Tableau or advanced Excel
• Mapping: Visio Lucidchart or similar for process mapping

• Technical Translation:Exceptional ability to translate complex IT and data terminology into clear accessible language for HR stakeholders and business leaders
• Executive Presence & Communication:Confident in presenting project statuses business cases and data insights to senior leadership
• High Adaptability: Ability to pivot and maintain composure in a fast-paced environment where project priorities or business needs may rapidly shift #LI-SR1

What Youll Get:

The annual base salary range for this position is $205200.00- $228000.00 The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors which may include as applicable the applicants qualifications for the position; years of relevant experience; specific and unique skills; level of education attained; certifications or other professional licenses held; other legitimate non-discriminatory business factors specific to the position; and the geographic location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they willperform the employed in this position may also be eligible to earn job will be posted for a minimum offivedays.

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