Senior Technical Program Manager

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

• 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

What You Bring

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Success in This Role Looks Like

• 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

Work Environment

• Hybrid role with onsite collaboration required
• Standard business hours
• Opportunity to contribute to a high-impact enterprise transformation initiative

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