[Remote] Talent Technology Program Manager
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Autodesk is a leading company that creates innovative software solutions. They are seeking a Technology Program Manager to drive the strategy and optimization of talent technology solutions, focusing on enhancing hiring, development, and mobility outcomes with an emphasis on AI-enabled capabilities.
Responsibilities
- 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
Skills
- 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
- Masters degree in Business, Human Resources, Information Systems, or a related field
- Experience working with enterprise HR systems (e.g., Workday, SAP SuccessFactors)
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies and product management tools (e.g., Jira, Aha!, Productboard)
- Experience in employee experience design or human-centered design practices
- Understanding of data governance, privacy, and compliance considerations in HR technology
- Experience working in global, matrixed organizations
- Experience identifying and scaling AI use cases within HR or Talent domains (e.g., hiring, skills inference, career pathing, workforce planning)
- Familiarity with generative AI applications (e.g., copilots, conversational interfaces) and their use in improving employee and manager experiences
- Experience working with data science or analytics teams to operationalize AI/ML solutions within business workflows
- Understanding of enterprise AI governance frameworks, including model risk, data retention, and compliance considerations
- Exposure to vendor evaluation and selection for AI-enabled platforms or capabilities
- Global travel may be required
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