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Senior Technical Program Manager – HR Technology
About The Role
We are seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager to lead the technology delivery of a strategic Human Resources transformation initiative. This role will drive the execution of an enterprise workforce planning capability focused on enabling data-driven decisions, improving organizational agility, and creating scalable processes and technology solutions.
The ideal candidate is a strategic program leader who thrives in complex, matrixed environments and can bridge the gap between business stakeholders and technology teams. You will own program execution, governance, risk management, and cross-functional alignment while partnering with HR, technology, data, and external solution teams.
What You’ll Do
Global leader in athletic footwear, apparel, and equipment. Our client focuses on innovation, performance, and marketing, partnering with top athletes and teams. The company emphasizes sustainability and digital advancements to enhance the sports experience.
About The Role
We are seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager to lead the technology delivery of a strategic Human Resources transformation initiative. This role will drive the execution of an enterprise workforce planning capability focused on enabling data-driven decisions, improving organizational agility, and creating scalable processes and technology solutions.
The ideal candidate is a strategic program leader who thrives in complex, matrixed environments and can bridge the gap between business stakeholders and technology teams. You will own program execution, governance, risk management, and cross-functional alignment while partnering with HR, technology, data, and external solution teams.
What You’ll Do
- Lead end-to-end technical program execution for a strategic workforce planning technology initiative
- Develop and manage technical delivery plans, timelines, milestones, dependencies, and risks across multiple workstreams
- Partner with HR, technology, data, and business teams to align solutions with organizational goals
- Drive program governance, operating rhythms, status reporting, and executive communication
- Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure successful delivery of technology capabilities and system implementations
- Manage technical dependencies, identify delivery risks, and proactively remove blockers
- Support the implementation and adoption of new HR technology platforms, processes, and ways of working
- Maintain program dashboards, KPIs, and success metrics to measure business outcomes
- Facilitate Agile delivery practices including Scrum, Kanban, and iterative planning
- Collaborate with internal teams and external technology partners to deliver scalable solutions
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 5 years of experience leading technical programs, enterprise technology initiatives, or complex system implementations
- Proven experience managing large-scale programs within highly matrixed organizations
- Experience delivering HR technology, HRIS, workforce planning, talent management, or enterprise business applications programs
- Strong understanding of Agile methodologies including Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, and hybrid delivery approaches
- Experience partnering with both technical teams and business stakeholders to drive successful outcomes
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in an ambiguous, fast-paced environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience presenting to senior stakeholders
- Proficiency with program management tools including JIRA, Confluence, Microsoft Project, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Experience with HR technology platforms such as Workday, ServiceNow HR, SAP SuccessFactors, Oracle HCM, UKG, or similar systems
- Experience supporting Strategic Workforce Planning, workforce analytics, talent intelligence, or skills-based workforce initiatives
- Experience integrating workforce data including skills, organizational data, financial information, and workforce metrics
- Experience supporting AI-enabled business solutions, automation, or data-driven transformation initiatives
- PMP certification
- Experience leading global or enterprise-wide technology transformations
- Familiarity with HR processes including Talent Management, Organizational Development, Talent Acquisition, or Learning & Development
- Creating alignment across business and technology teams
- Delivering complex programs through ambiguity and organizational change
- Building scalable workforce planning capabilities supported by technology and data
- Establishing clear governance, accountability, and delivery processes
- Enabling leaders to make faster, more informed workforce decisions
- Hybrid role with onsite collaboration required
- Standard business hours
- Opportunity to contribute to a high-impact enterprise transformation initiative
Global leader in athletic footwear, apparel, and equipment. Our client focuses on innovation, performance, and marketing, partnering with top athletes and teams. The company emphasizes sustainability and digital advancements to enhance the sports experience.
Salary : $54 - $60