Sr. Manager, People Technology & Analytics

6sense

1d•$132,403 - $194,191•Remote

About The Position

The Sr. Manager, People Technology & Analytics leads the strategy, governance, and evolution of 6sense’s People technology ecosystem and transforms workforce data into actionable business insights. Reporting to the Chief People Officer, the role sits at the intersection of People strategy, technology, analytics, and operational excellence. It owns the vision and roadmap for People systems, data governance, workforce analytics, reporting, and AI enablement, supporting organizational growth and a strong employee and manager experience. This highly visible role partners with leaders across People, Finance, IT, Payroll, Legal, Security, and the broader business. It combines strategic leadership and senior stakeholder influence with hands-on Workday configuration, testing, troubleshooting, and optimization. The position oversees People technology strategy and operations, workforce analytics, data governance and compliance, AI and automation, and the development of a high-performing People Technology and Analytics function. Success includes establishing a roadmap, improving data quality and reporting, modernizing workforce insights, streamlining People processes, strengthening workforce planning, and introducing practical AI-enabled solutions.

Requirements

8 or more years of progressive experience in HR Technology, People Analytics, Workforce Planning, HRIS, or related disciplines.
3 or more years of people leadership experience.
Deep hands-on Workday configuration and administration expertise across HCM, Benefits, Absence, Time Tracking, US Payroll, Talent Optimization, and Advanced Compensation, including business processes, security, reporting, testing, troubleshooting, and production support.
Working knowledge of Workday integrations, including Enterprise Interface Builder (EIB), Core Connectors, Cloud Connect, Workday Studio, Reports as a Service (RaaS), REST APIs, and SOAP APIs.
Experience leading Workday release planning and regression testing, including assessing release impacts, coordinating end-to-end testing, resolving defects, documenting changes, and ensuring production readiness.
Familiarity with AI agents and Model Context Protocol (MCP), including their role in designing and orchestrating secure, scalable workflows connecting AI capabilities with enterprise systems, data, and People processes.
Strong understanding of workforce analytics, data management, and reporting practices.
Experience partnering with senior leaders and influencing decisions through data and insights.
Demonstrated success leading complex cross-functional initiatives and technology implementations.
Experience managing vendors, software evaluations, and technology roadmaps.
Strong understanding of People processes across the employee lifecycle.
Strategic thinking, project and program management, business acumen, data governance, analytical rigor, technology innovation, executive communication, cross-functional influence, systems thinking, process improvement, change leadership, and talent development.

Nice To Haves

Experience in high-growth SaaS or technology companies.
Experience supporting global organizations.
Workday Pro certification in one or more relevant functional areas.
Knowledge of Greenhouse, Pave, Tableau, Power BI, and related analytics platforms.
Experience with workforce planning, organizational design, and strategic talent planning.
Experience implementing AI-enabled HR technologies and automation solutions.
Familiarity with data privacy and compliance requirements, including GDPR and other applicable regulations.

Responsibilities

Own the strategy, governance, and continuous improvement of the People technology ecosystem, including Workday, Greenhouse, Pave, and related platforms.
Directly configure, test, troubleshoot, and maintain Workday business processes, security, reports, integrations, and functionality across the modules in use.
Develop and execute a multi-year People Technology roadmap aligned with business priorities and organizational growth.
Ensure People systems and processes are scalable, effective, secure, and reliable.
Partner with IT, Security, Legal, and business stakeholders to evaluate, implement, and optimize People technology solutions.
Lead technology enhancements, vendor management, system upgrades, integrations, and new platform implementations.
Standardize and automate processes to improve efficiency and the employee experience.
Establish governance for system configuration, change management, documentation, and compliance.
Lead workforce analytics, reporting, and People data strategy.
Develop executive dashboards, reporting frameworks, and workforce metrics to support decision-making.
Translate workforce data into insights and recommendations for business leaders.
Partner with Finance and business leaders on workforce planning, headcount management, organizational health, and talent investment decisions.
Advance predictive and forward-looking analytics to anticipate workforce trends and business needs.
Ensure reporting accuracy, consistency, and data integrity across People systems.
Establish People data governance practices and champion data quality, data management standards, and system integrity across the employee lifecycle.
Ensure compliance with applicable employment, privacy, and data protection regulations; create processes and controls that support audit readiness and operational excellence.
Partner with Legal, Finance, and Security on compliance requirements and risk mitigation.
Lead the People organization’s approach to AI-enabled productivity and automation; identify opportunities to improve work, employee experiences, and decision-making.
Evaluate emerging tools for recruiting, talent management, workforce planning, employee engagement, and People operations.
Establish responsible AI governance and adoption practices and educate People team members on practical AI and automation applications.
Build and develop a high-performing People Technology and Analytics function, establishing priorities, operating rhythms, performance expectations, and a culture of accountability, innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Mentor team members and develop their technical expertise, business acumen, and strategic thinking.
Serve as a thought partner and trusted advisor to People leadership and business stakeholders.