Sr. Manager, Global People Tech & Data (Remote, CA)

Position Overview As the Sr. Manager, Global People Technology & Data, you will build and lead Calian 's Global People Technology function, creating the strategy, roadmap, and technology ecosystem that supports our employees worldwide. This is a unique opportunity to establish a new function from the ground up, transforming fragmented systems, manual processes, and disconnected data into an integrated, scalable, and intelligent employee experience. Reporting to the Director, Global HR Operations, you will partner across Human Resources, Information Services, Finance, Payroll, Legal, and business leaders to drive digital transformation across the employee lifecycle. You will oversee the evolution of our People Technology landscape, including HRIS, recruitment technology, payroll systems, workforce analytics, automation, AI-enabled solutions, and digital employee experiences. We are seeking a strategic builder and hands-on leader who thrives in ambiguity, embraces innovation, and is energized by the opportunity to shape the future of People Technology on a global scale. Responsibilities - Develop and execute a multi-year Global People Technology strategy and roadmap aligned with business objectives. - Assess current-state systems, processes, and workflows to identify opportunities for improvement, automation, and integration. - Define and lead the evolution of a scalable global People Technology ecosystem. - Oversee People Technology platforms including HRIS, applicant tracking systems, payroll technologies, learning platforms, talent management systems, employee engagement tools, workflow automation solutions, and future technology investments. - Establish governance models, standards, and operating practices for People Technology across the organization. - Partner with stakeholders to evaluate, select, implement, and optimize technology solutions that support business growth. - Lead the development of trusted, governed workforce data and reporting frameworks. - Enable executive decision-making through workforce insights, dashboards, analytics, and KPIs. - Champion process excellence by streamlining workflows, increasing self-service capabilities, and reducing manual effort. - Identify and implement automation and AI opportunities that improve efficiency and enhance the employee experience. - Support global expansion initiatives, acquisitions, and workforce integrations across multiple employment models and jurisdictions. - Ensure systems and processes balance global consistency with local compliance requirements. - Build strong partnerships across HR, Information Services, Payroll, Finance, Security, Legal, and operational teams. - Lead enterprise-wide change management initiatives related to People Technology transformation. - Manage vendor relationships and strategic technology partnerships. - Build, coach, and develop a high-performing People Technology and Data team. - Provide leadership and direction to People Technology specialists and workforce analytics professionals. - Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Analytics, or a related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. - 8+ years of progressive experience leading People Technology, HR Technology, Enterprise Applications, Digital HR, or related functions. - Experience building, transforming, or modernizing People Technology ecosystems within global or high-growth organizations. - Demonstrated success developing and executing technology roadmaps aligned with business strategy. - Strong understanding of HRIS platforms, enterprise applications, systems integrations, APIs, data governance, and workforce analytics. - Experience supporting global technology environments and navigating regional compliance, privacy, and operational