Technology Sr. Manager, HCM (H2R)

Job Overview

This role serves as the technology product owner for HR Operations and Human Capital Management (HCM) platforms, with accountability for product strategy, roadmap delivery, and operational excellence across HR applications. The Sr. Manager partners closely with HR, IT, and business leaders to ensure HR systems enable scalable, compliant, and efficient workforce operations. This is a high‑impact role supporting enterprise transformation, continuous improvement, and the evolution of HR technology capabilities during a period of significant organizational change and reports into the DePuy Synthes Technology organization.

Responsibilities

• Own the product strategy, roadmap, and lifecycle for HR Operations and HCM applications, ensuring alignment with business priorities and HR strategy.
• Partner with HR leaders and COEs to translate business needs into technology solutions, system enhancements, and prioritized backlogs.
• Lead cross‑functional delivery teams (IT, HR, vendors) to plan, execute, and deploy HR technology initiatives on time and within scope.
• Ensure operational stability, data integrity, security, and compliance of HR applications across the employee lifecycle.
• Oversee vendor relationships and managed services, including performance, contracts, and service level agreements.
• Drive process optimization and automation to improve employee and manager experience while reducing manual effort.
• Use metrics and insights to monitor system performance, adoption, and value realization, enabling data‑driven decisions.
• Lead, coach, and develop team members, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Education Required: Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business, Human Resources, or a related field. Preferred: Master’s degree (MBA, MS, or equivalent).

Required Experience and Skills

• 8–10 years of progressive experience in IT, enterprise applications, or HR technology, with demonstrated ownership of complex systems or products.
• Proven experience serving as a product owner or technology lead for HCM and HR Operations platforms (e.g., core HR, employee data, manager/employee self‑service).
• Strong understanding of HR processes across the employee lifecycle and how technology enables them.
• Experience leading cross‑functional teams and influencing stakeholders at multiple levels.
• Demonstrated ability to manage vendors, budgets, and delivery timelines.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills, with the ability to translate business needs into technical outcomes.

Preferred Experience

• Supporting global or multi‑regional HR systems in a regulated environment.
• Background in enterprise transformation, system implementations, or HR technology modernization.
• Familiarity with Agile / product‑based delivery models.
• Experience working in large, matrixed organizations.

Additional Requirements

• Language: English required; additional languages a plus.
• Travel: Up to 10–15%, primarily domestic, with limited international travel as needed.
• Certifications: Product management, Agile, or HR systems certifications preferred.

Pay & Benefits

Base Pay Range: $183,500.00 USD annual

Benefits include:

• Consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k))
• Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year
• Sick time – 40 hours per calendar year (48 hours for Colorado residents, 56 hours for Washington residents)
• Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – 13 days per calendar year
• Work, Personal and Family Time – up to 40 hours per calendar year
• Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of birth/adoption/foster care placement
• Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for immediate family; 40 hours for extended family per calendar year
• Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period
• Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
• Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year