Sr. Manager IT Solutions, HR Technology - Remote

This role is a strategic technology leader within the HR and Corporate Applications IT organization, focused on leading and executing the Human Capital Management (HCM) transformation strategy. The position drives enterprise initiatives that modernize HR processes, platforms, and associate experiences, partnering closely with HR leadership, COEs, Technology teams, vendors, and business stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the definition of the HCM transformation vision, strategy, and multi-year technology roadmap.
• Partner with HR senior leaders and business leaders to identify opportunities that improve associate experience, operational efficiency, data quality, and organizational effectiveness.
• Translate business priorities into actionable technology initiatives and investment plans.
• Establish governance frameworks to evaluate, prioritize, and manage transformation initiatives across the HCM portfolio.
• Lead complex, enterprise-wide transformation programs from strategy through deployment and adoption.
• Oversee project portfolios, roadmaps, resource allocation, budgets, risks, dependencies, and delivery outcomes.
• Provide executive-level reporting on transformation progress, milestones, risks, and value realization.
• Drive best practices for solution architecture, process standardization, governance, data integrity, security, and compliance.
• Provide direction and oversight to dotted-line team members supporting transformation initiatives.
• Lead and develop a team of consultants, functional experts, project resources, and external partners.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes through automation, analytics, AI-enabled capabilities, and emerging technologies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive professional experience in HR Technology, HCM systems, IT applications, digital transformation, or related disciplines.
• Minimum 5 years of people leadership experience, including leading direct reports, consultants, cross-functional teams, or matrixed organization.
• Experience leading large-scale HCM transformation programs and enterprise technology initiatives.
• Experience managing third-party partners, consultants, and vendor relationships.
• Experience developing and managing strategic roadmaps and multi-year investment plans.

Skills

• Effectively influences senior leaders without direct authority.
• Ability to build high-performing teams and collaborative partnerships.
• Can communicate a clear technology vision aligned to business strategy.
• Relationship management skills that build trust as a strategic advisor and partner.
• Strong decision-making skills effective in a matrixed environment.
• Knowledge of technology trends.
• Good judgment, especially in situations where direct supervision may not be immediately available.

Work Environment

This is a remote role where the associate will perform remote work from their primary residence. Remote associates may be required to come to the office or other UNFI locations for necessary business reasons or if directed by their manager.

Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment. The incumbent may sit for long periods at a desk or computer terminal and use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The role may require stooping, bending, twisting, and reaching.

Pay

UNFI anticipates paying a competitive pay rate or range for this position. Actual pay will depend on factors including education, experience, training, and requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off and Sick Time
• Paid holidays and parental leave
• 401K Program
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental death/dismemberment insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance program
• Flexible Spending Account and/or Health Savings Account (subject to eligibility and program terms)

For Washington positions (or positions that may be performed remotely from Washington), see Washington-specific paid time off details.