- LocationBarcelona
- Job type Manager
- DisciplineInformation Technologies
- Reference5436-25
Global Product Owner - HR Technology
Job description
Are you passionate about driving digital transformation and improving how global HR systems support people and business success? Do you enjoy connecting business needs with technology and leading initiatives that create real impact? This is your chance to take a strategic role in shaping a global People & Culture transformation within a modern, forward-thinking organization.
Your responsibilities and impact as a Global Product Owner will be:
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Define and own the global product roadmap for HR technology platforms, ensuring alignment with business strategy and user experience goals.
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Translate business and process requirements into scalable, user-centric digital solutions in collaboration with HR process owners, IT, and regional teams.
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Prioritize product backlog and releases based on business value, feedback, and technical feasibility.
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Drive cross-functional collaboration between HR, IT, and external vendors to ensure smooth implementation and adoption of new system capabilities.
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Promote digital transformation, focusing on simplification, automation, and continuous improvement across HR processes.
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Monitor system performance, data integrity, and user experience, using analytics and feedback to guide future enhancements.
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Manage vendor partnerships and oversee system lifecycle management, including upgrades and releases.
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Serve as the voice of the business in all HR tech initiatives, ensuring digital solutions deliver measurable value and operational excellence.
Skills, qualifications, and interests you need to succeed:
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Minimum 10 years’ experience in product ownership, process excellence, or HR technology roles within a global or shared services environment.
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Strong understanding of HR systems architecture, ideally with experience in SAP SuccessFactors or similar enterprise HRIS platforms.
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Proven ability to prioritize and deliver product enhancements that balance user needs, technical feasibility, and business impact.
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Strong stakeholder management and communication skills in English, including engagement with senior leaders and cross-functional teams.
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Focused on user experience, adoption, and data-driven decision-making.
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Solid analytical and problem-solving abilities with a structured, detail-oriented mindset.
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Comfortable operating in an international environment and managing change across regions.
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Experience with case management tools and vendor governance is a plus.
What’s in it for you?
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Competitive salary aligned with your experience
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Permanent, full-time contract
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Meal vouchers
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Private health insurance (after probation period)
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Life Insurance
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Hybrid working model (2 days of home office/week)
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Multicultural environment
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A vibrant and dynamic international workplace located in Barcelona
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Start date: January 2025
Your Future Company
Our client is a global organization currently transforming its People & Culture function through cutting-edge technology and operational excellence. As part of the newly established Operational Excellence team, you’ll drive digital HR initiatives across multiple regions and play a key role in building a modern, efficient, and people-focused HR ecosystem. You’ll collaborate with experts from diverse backgrounds who share a common goal to simplify, innovate, and elevate the employee experience.