People Technology Manager

Overview of Position The People Technology Manager is responsible for end-to-end ownership, optimization, and innovation of assigned Workday modules and People technology solutions. This role goes beyond system administration driving continuous improvement, AI-enabled transformation, and seamless user experiences across global HR processes. You will serve as a strategic partner to People organization, IT, and business stakeholders, translating functional needs into scalable, compliant, and future-ready solutions while leading projects, mentoring team members, and advancing AI adoption in People Technology. What will be my duties and responsibilities in this job? Strategy, Governance & Product Ownership — ~25% Partner with AVP, People Technology Transformation and stakeholders to define People Technology strategy, roadmap, and priorities Define and track KPIs/OKRs (adoption, automation, data quality, cycle time) Ensure alignment between People strategy, process design, and technology roadmap Workday & People Technology Platform Ownership — ~25% Own direction, optimization, and lifecycle of Workday modules and People Tech ecosystem Oversee integrations landscape (APIs, EIBs, middleware) and platform interoperability Ensure end-to-end employee lifecycle alignment across Workday and adjacent systems Drive platform rationalization, scalability, and technical debt reduction Monitor system health, performance, and release readiness Transformation, Delivery & AI Enablement — ~25% Lead delivery of complex, cross-functional initiatives across Workday and People Tech Establish release management, change governance, and deployment standards Identify and scale AI/automation use cases (Copilot, Power Automate, etc.) Drive process transformation initiatives (automation, simplification, standardization) Ensure delivery outcomes across quality, speed, and business value Stakeholder Partnership & Experience — ~15% Partner with People, IT, Finance, and business leaders to deliver scalable solutions Translate business requirements into productized capabilities and platform enhancements Drive change management, communication, and adoption strategies Improve employee and manager experience through intuitive, self-service design Act as escalation point for critical issues, risks, and decisions Risk, Data, Integrations & Compliance — ~10% Own SOX controls, audit readiness, and governance framework Define data ownership, stewardship, and governance model across HR/IT Ensure data integrity, privacy, and security compliance Oversee integration reliability and data flow accuracy across systems Maintain audit trails, documentation, and control evidence What are the requirements needed for this position? Experience Minimum of 5 years' of experience in the Workday ecosystem with strong functional expertise Experience with at least 3 Workday modules (Core HCM + others such as Recruiting, Compensation, Talent, Absence, Payroll, etc.) Proven experience owning systems end-to-end (configuration → deployment → optimization) Experience delivering projects in complex, fast-paced environments with high autonomy Experience supporting global HR systems across multiple regions Experience in public company environments, including SOX compliance Skills & Knowledge Strong understanding of Workday architecture, business process framework, and integrations AI-forward mindset with practical application of AI/automation in HR tech Strong problem-solving and process design capabilities Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration Strong project management, organization, and prioritization skills Ability to translate complex technical concepts into business-friendly language High attention to detail with strong documentation discipline Education Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, HR, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience) #AssurantProudMS Pay Range: $103,800.00 - $173,300.00 Any posted pay range considers a wide range of compensation factors, including candidate background, experience and work location, while also allowing for salary growth within the position. 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