Product Owner, SuccessFactors (Performance and Reward)

AngloGold Ashanti North America is seeking a strategic and operational leader to advance SAP SuccessFactors modules focused on Performance and Goals, Compensation and Variable Pay, and Global Mobility-EC Global Assignments. This role aligns HR technology with the company’s People & Culture priorities, driving enhanced employee experience and organizational performance.

About the role

As the Product Owner, SAP SuccessFactors, you will establish a clear product vision and roadmap, ensuring the continuous evolution of global HR systems that support both global and regional business nuances. You will partner closely with Global Process Owners, Digital Technology teams, and HR leadership to orchestrate progressive technology initiatives that uphold compliance, integrate seamlessly with enterprise systems, and foster a culture of data-driven decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee global HR system configurations, ensuring alignment with operating model governance, enterprise policies, and data accuracy standards.
• Collaborate with Global Process Owners to define and refine module-specific configuration requirements that support strategic objectives and regional operational realities.
• Customize SAP SuccessFactors modules to address regional specifics and ensure seamless integration with other enterprise systems to improve operational efficiency.
• Maintain critical data fields, forms, and workflows to streamline HR processes while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, internal security protocols, and data privacy policies.
• Ensure all system configurations support audit-readiness and enterprise governance mandates without compromising system integrity or user functionality.
• Own the governance and continuous improvement framework for HR systems, conducting regular health diagnostics and compliance reviews to sustain system reliability.
• Manage timely and efficient implementation of release updates to maintain system compatibility and minimize downtime across global operations.
• Oversee rigorous data integrity initiatives, including regular clean-ups, validations, and audit controls to maintain high-quality, trustworthy HR data.
• Document all system changes and updates, managing comprehensive user guides and resources to empower key users and support transparency.
• Implement instance synchronization processes to maintain consistent configurations across all environments.
• Monitor industry best practices, participate in professional networks, and leverage insights to elevate operational excellence and compliance maturity.
• Develop and execute a forward-looking solutions roadmap with Global Process Owners, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy and regional business priorities.
• Lead agile development cycles focused on delivering prioritized features and improvements that maximize business impact and enhance HR system capabilities.
• Oversee prototyping and user testing phases to validate new features, collaborating with external partners to adopt emerging HR technology trends and best practices.
• Establish an interactive feedback mechanism with end-users to foster continuous system enhancement and responsiveness to business needs.
• Manage release planning to ensure smooth rollouts of new features, minimizing operational disruptions and enhancing user adoption.
• Drive continuous process improvement efforts targeting HRIS functionality, integration with enterprise systems, and alignment with HR policies to support business performance and transformation.
• Champion a user-centric design approach across all solution developments to ensure ease of use, effectiveness, and broad accessibility, considering language, disabilities, and regional differences.
• Define and monitor usability KPIs to track user satisfaction and system performance, making data-driven adjustments to improve the overall experience.
• Lead global onboarding and enablement initiatives for system users and HR stakeholders, fostering high system adoption and behavioral change that supports organizational goals.
• Organize and facilitate user testing sessions and training programs targeted at key user groups, including line managers, HR administrators, and HR business partners.
• Promote a culture of inclusivity and accessibility across HR system platforms, enabling equitable participation and engagement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive HRIS experience, including 2+ years as a Product Owner or system leader in a complex environment.
• Practical experience working alongside international business groups.
• Proven track record delivering global solutions and managing configuration within SAP SuccessFactors (specifically Performance and Compensation modules).
• Experience leading agile delivery teams, managing enterprise release cycles, and guiding cross-functional, global matrixed teams.
• Deep expertise in HRIS governance, data integrity processes, vendor partnerships, and system implementation methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Prior experience within the Mining, Oil & Gas, or resource-based industries.
• Active SAP SuccessFactors Certification (Compensation, Performance & Goals, Succession, Employee Central, or Platform).

Pay

Salary range: $112,300 - $151,600 plus bonus incentive.