Manager, HR Technology - Learn & Talent

Ford • Dearborn, MI

4d • $115,500 - $218,100 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager, HR Technology - Oracle Learn & Talent at Ford Motor Company leads and evolves key pillars of the employee technology platform using Oracle HCM Cloud and other technologies. This role owns the product and technology strategy for Learn and Talent, maximizing Oracle capabilities to support Ford’s strategic objectives, exceptional user experiences, operational excellence, efficiency, and innovation.

The position provides strategic leadership and hands-on oversight of product roadmaps, system enhancements, integrations, compliance, and delivery. It leads a team of analysts and partners across Digital HR, HR Centers of Excellence, IT, business owners, and Oracle product teams to develop and implement technology solutions with global scope. The role is hybrid, with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field, and/or commensurate work experience.
• Deep, hands-on functional experience with Oracle HCM in Learn and/or Talent/Performance.
• Product ownership experience covering the product lifecycle, priorities, and system enhancements.
• At least 5 years of experience in HR Technology or a related field.

Nice To Haves

• At least 5 years of experience as a Product Owner in the HR Technology field.
• Experience leading and developing a team.
• Prior work as an Oracle HCM implementation partner.
• Experience working with agile delivery teams.
• Experience shaping a product roadmap and identifying opportunities for technology improvement.
• High flexibility and ability to prioritize multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving organization.

Responsibilities

• Establish, own, and communicate the product vision and roadmap for Oracle Learn and Talent Development, aligning them with Ford’s strategic goals and user experience needs.
• Maintain the delivery plan, monitor progress, identify potential issues with stakeholders, and keep HR leaders informed of status.
• Support and consult on non-Oracle global talent development technologies, ensuring alignment of rating data between systems.
• Lead and support a team of analysts in delivering a unified strategy that supports business goals and user experience.
• Oversee analysts’ work in designing, testing, delivering, and maintaining system enhancements.
• Lead the team in HR-cycle plan activities, including goal planning, performance management, and annual compensation review.
• Partner with Oracle product teams to improve product capabilities and influence the strategic product roadmap through customer events, community forums, and advisory opportunities.
• Serve as the lead interface with Digital HR, HR Centers of Excellence, and IT counterparts, acting as a subject matter expert for the products.
• Support complex projects, including system integrations, security role definition, reporting, and user training.
• Drive implementation of new functionality, including change management.
• Collaborate with business owners to develop technology solutions for short- and long-term business requirements, considering global scope.
• Participate in stakeholder meetings and presentations to explain project progress.
• Ensure HCM system integrity and compliance with relevant data protection and privacy regulations.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, and subsidized backup childcare.
• Family-building benefits, including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement and fertility treatments.
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases.
• Tuition assistance.
• Established and active employee resource groups.
• Paid time off for individual and team community service.
• Paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager