Manager, HR Technology - Oracle Learning, Talent & Comp

Ford Ford · Auto · Dearborn, MI +1 · HR Technology

Manager of HR Technology focusing on Oracle HCM Cloud modules (Learn, Talent, Compensation) to drive strategic objectives, user experience, efficiency, and innovation within Ford's employee technology platform. This role involves product vision, roadmap establishment, team leadership, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

What you'd actually do

  1. Establish, own, and share a collective product vision and roadmap for Oracle Learn, Talent Development and Workforce Compensation, ensuring they align with Ford’s strategic goals and deliver an exceptional user experience. Maintain the delivery plan to monitor progress; identify potential issues with key stakeholders and keep HR leaders apprised of status.
  2. Support and consult on non-Oracle global talent development technologies, ensuring alignment of rating data between systems.
  3. Lead and support a team of analysts ensuring a unified strategy that supports our business goals and user experience. Oversee Analyst work in the design, testing, delivery, and maintenance of system enhancements. Lead your team in following HR-cycle plan activities including goal planning, performance management and annual compensation review.
  4. Partner with Oracle product teams to improve product capabilities and influence the strategic product roadmap through regular engagement in customer events, community forums and advisory opportunities.
  5. Act as the lead interface with Digital HR, HR Centers of Excellence, and IT counterparts, serving as the products’ subject matter expert while supporting complex projects, including integrations with other systems, security role definition, reporting, and user training efforts. Drive implementation of new functionality, including change management.

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field and/or commensurate work experience
  • 8 years of work experience in HR Technology
  • 7+ years as a Product Owner managing the full development lifecycle
  • 5+ years of management experience
  • 5+ years hands-on with Oracle Learn
  • 3+ years with Talent/Performance Management
  • Functional experience with Oracle Workforce Compensation
  • 2+ years of experience working within Agile delivery teams
  • Strong ability to analyze business needs and design exceptional user experiences
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced, global environment
  • Previous experience as an Oracle Implementation Partner

Nice to have

  • Master’s Degree in Human Resources, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field and/or commensurate work experience
  • 5+ years of experience in HR Technology
  • Prior experience working as an Oracle HCM implementation partner
  • Proven experience in a dynamic product management role overseeing all elements of the product development lifecycle

What the JD emphasized

  • 8 years of work experience in HR Technology
  • 7+ years as a Product Owner managing the full development lifecycle
  • 5+ years of management experience
  • 5+ years hands-on with Oracle Learn
  • 3+ years with Talent/Performance Management
  • Functional experience with Oracle Workforce Compensation
  • 2+ years of experience working within Agile delivery teams