Senior Manager, HRIS Solutions & IT Engagement Partner

Philip Morris International U.S.•Stamford, CT

1d•$149,600 - $187,000•Hybrid

About The Position

At PMI U.S., the Senior Manager, HRIS Solutions & IT Engagement Partner serves as the strategic technology advisor to the People & Culture organization. The role helps shape and enable HR’s digital future across employee experience, workforce administration, talent management, learning, payroll, and people analytics. Acting as a bridge between business and technology, this position translates People & Culture priorities into technology strategies, investments, and roadmaps. Within the Engagement Partner model, the role is accountable for business partnership, customer value realization, investment alignment, and technology roadmap outcomes across the People & Culture domain. It partners with senior leaders to drive digital transformation, maximize business value, and deliver solutions that enhance employee experience and support workforce needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
10+ years of experience in HR technology, digital transformation, business relationship management, technology consulting, or enterprise technology leadership roles.
Deep understanding of People & Culture processes, including Talent Management, Learning, Compensation, Payroll, Time Management, Workforce Administration, and Employee Experience.
Strong experience with enterprise HR platforms such as SAP SuccessFactors and related People & Culture technology ecosystems.
Demonstrated success developing technology strategies, business cases, investment plans, and multi-year roadmaps.
Proven ability to influence senior executives and drive alignment across complex, cross-functional organizations.
Experience leading large-scale transformation initiatives and delivering measurable business outcomes.
Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and analytical capabilities.
Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining a customer-centric mindset.
Legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree.
Experience working within a global People & Culture or Human Resources organization.
Familiarity with Employee Experience platforms, Workforce Analytics, AI-enabled HR solutions, and emerging digital workplace technologies.
Experience supporting global payroll, talent, learning, or workforce transformation programs.
Knowledge of Agile product management, technology portfolio governance, and value realization methodologies.
Experience in a matrixed, multinational environment with complex stakeholder groups.
Understanding of enterprise architecture principles and integration strategies within HR technology ecosystems.
Certifications in Business Relationship Management (BRM), SAP SuccessFactors, Agile, Product Management, or related disciplines.
Passion for innovation and leveraging technology to enhance employee experiences and business performance.
Experience serving as an Engagement Partner, Technology Business Partner, Relationship Manager, or similar strategic-facing technology leadership role.

Responsibilities

Partner with senior People & Culture leaders to understand strategic priorities, business challenges, and technology-enabled transformation opportunities.
Serve as the primary technology relationship manager and trusted advisor for the People & Culture function, aligning business objectives with technology capabilities.
Develop, manage, and evolve a business-aligned technology roadmap supporting Talent Management, Learning, Payroll, Workforce Administration, Employee Experience, and HR Operations.
Drive technology investment planning, portfolio prioritization, business case development, and value realization initiatives.
Collaborate with Product Managers, Business Technology Managers, Enterprise Architects, and Delivery Teams to execute strategic initiatives.
Lead stakeholder engagement, executive communications, and governance forums to align business and technology priorities.
Champion customer satisfaction and adoption by ensuring technology solutions deliver measurable business outcomes.
Identify opportunities to simplify, modernize, and optimize People & Culture processes through digital solutions and emerging technologies.
Monitor industry trends, HR technology advancements, and best practices to inform roadmap decisions.
Advocate for continuous improvement, operational excellence, and employee-centric technology experiences.