Own the holistic technology product portfolio that supports talent acquisition, talent development, and global mobility
Define and manage the product roadmap and backlog, making prioritization trade-offs to maximize platform effectiveness, scalability, in partnership with Talent operations, Talent Development, ESE (systems) and PISD (data & insights)
Drive full product lifecycle management from discovery and design through launch and continuous optimization ensuring return on technology investment
Own Talent technology requirements, ensuring systems, integrations, and in-platform processes are scalable, well-architected, and aligned to operational needs
Represent the voice of the user (candidates, employees, managers, Talent practitioners) to inform product decisions, technology-enabled workflow design, and experience improvements
Drive adoption, engagement, and measurable value realization (efficiency, quality, candidate & employee experience) across Talent technology investments
Act as the primary Talent-facing product owner for technology solutions, aligning stakeholders and translating business needs into clear priorities for PISD, ESE and vendors
Partner with PISD to leverage data and insights to inform decisions, measure impact, and drive continuous improvement
Enable and scale responsible AI capabilities within Talent technology platforms and workflows aligned to the central PPL AI roadmap
Execute data governance and security policies (e.g., data retention, access controls, compliance) within Talent systems in alignment with Trust & Security and PISD
Stay current on HR technology and AI trends to inform strategy and innovation
Partner with enablement, change management, and communications teams to drive adoption and sustained usage
Partner with procurement and legal teams as the Talent organization point of contact for technology vendor contract timelines and renewal negotiations or deprecation aligned to roadmap
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, Information Systems, or a related field
8+ years of experience in HR/talent acquisition technology, program management, product management, or technology strategy, preferably within enterprise SaaS environments
Demonstrated experience driving technology-enabled business outcomes in a cross-functional environment
Strong ability to translate business needs into prioritized requirements and work effectively with technical and data partners
Experience working with Talent or HR technology platforms (e.g., LMS, HCM, performance management, or talent marketplaces)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to leverage data and insights (in partnership with analytics teams) to inform decisions
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence across functions and levels
Ability to operate independently, navigate ambiguity, and drive clarity in complex environments
Experience applying AI/ML-enabled features or tools within enterprise platforms or workflows (e.g., automation, recommendations, copilots)
Strong understanding of how data, workflows, and systems enable AI use cases, with the ability to translate business needs into AI-enabled product opportunities
Familiarity with responsible AI principles, including data privacy, bias mitigation, and appropriate use of employee data.