Head of Talent – Jobs and Skills Product Line
| Company | Sanofi |
|---|---|
| Location | Cambridge, MA, USA, Morristown, NJ, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
Requirements
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in digital product management or HR technology strategy, with at least 5 years in a leadership role overseeing talent management systems and technology portfolios.
- Extensive experience in configuring and managing the Workday Talent Module and Skills Cloud is required.
- Proven leadership skills with a demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional teams through complex global technology initiatives.
- Strong collaborative skills, particularly in working with diverse stakeholders across multiple regions.
- Ability to anticipate business needs and manage technical debt while delivering on a strategic roadmap for talent management.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts and strategies to diverse audiences.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Technology, Human Resources, or a related field. Advanced degree or relevant certifications in HRIS, Workday, or talent management are preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead the product management team responsible for the global configuration and support of the Workday Talent Module, ensuring that the system supports Sanofi’s strategic goals and P&C objectives related to talent management.
- Oversee the configuration of the Workday Talent Module, covering career development, performance management, and disciplinary actions.
- Lead the configuration and management of the Workday Skills Cloud, ensuring accurate representation of employee skills and competencies.
- Drive the execution of the strategic roadmap for talent technologies, aligning with broader P&C technology objectives.
- Oversee the end-to-end process design for talent management, ensuring that global processes are efficient, scalable, and effectively integrated with other HR functions.
- Manage the integration of talent management technologies and vendors with the Workday ecosystem, ensuring seamless data exchange and alignment with Sanofi’s talent strategy.
- Partner with Centers of Excellence (CoEs), Digital Products, People Services, and local market HR teams to ensure successful implementation and alignment of talent technologies with overall P&C strategies.
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with Beamery, SkyHive, and other talent management tools, including their integration with Workday, is highly desirable.
- Advanced skills in Agile Mindset and Practices, Consumer Experience, Digital strategy & Governance, Project Management & planning, Application Design & Integration, Compliance of Computerized systems, Business Acumen, Collaboration, Strategic Thinking, Decision Making, Leadership.
- Experience in change management and stakeholder engagement is advantageous.