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**Associate Director-Digital Transformation (HR/Talent)** Lead end-to-end digital transformation across Talent programs, driving technology rollouts, process redesign, and implementation governance. This strategic role requires a blend of business acumen, technology understanding, and operational excellence in a global environment. Key responsibilities include solution design, stakeholder management, process re-engineering, service design, and program governance. Must have ~12-15 years of experience, HR process expertise (SuccessFactors, PeopleSoft), and proven ability to manage technology implementations and transformation programs. Strong communication, change management, and team leadership skills preferred. Join EY to build a better working world. *EY, Digital Transformation, HR, Talent, Process Design, Technology Rollout, Stakeholder Management, Global Environment, Change Management, Team Leadership, SuccessFactors, PeopleSoft.*
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- City
- Bengaluru
- Country
- India
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Full Job Description
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Associate Director Digital Transformation (HR / Talent)
We are looking for a seasoned digital transformation leader with strong experience in driving technology enablement, process design, and large-scale program execution across HR/Talent functions.
This is a strategic role requiring a strong blend of business understanding, technology acumen, and operational excellence to lead transformation initiatives
We are seeking a leader with a passion for simplifying complex processes, driving technology adoption, and enabling scalable, standardized, and high-impact solutions in a global, collaborative environment.
The opportunity
You will lead end-to-end digital transformation initiatives across Talent programs, focusing on technology rollouts, process redesign, and implementation governance. You will act as a bridge between business, technology teams, and vendors to ensure seamless execution and sustained adoption.
Your key responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end technology rollouts including solution design alignment, release management, UAT governance, implementation planning, and post-go-live stabilization
- Act as the primary interface between business stakeholders, internal technology teams, and external vendors to drive solution delivery and issue resolution
- Drive process design and re-engineering initiatives focused on simplification, standardization, and scalability across Talent processes
- Develop and institutionalize SOPs, service design frameworks, and governance models to ensure consistency and operational efficiency
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives by identifying process gaps, inefficiencies, and opportunities for automation and digital enablement
- Ensure strong program governance across initiatives including milestone tracking, risk management, dependency management, and stakeholder alignment
- Partner with global Talent COEs, HR Services, and Technology teams to translate business requirements into scalable digital solutions
- Drive change management and adoption strategies to ensure effective transition to new tools, systems, and processes
- Build and mentor teams to deliver high-quality transformation programs and foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement
Skills and attributes for success
- Strong stakeholder management with ability to influence senior leaders and drive alignment across global teams
- Deep experience in managing technology implementations, releases, and transformation programs
- Strong understanding of HR processes and systems (e.g., SuccessFactors, PeopleSoft or similar platforms)
- Experience in process re-engineering, service design, and operating model transformation
- Proven ability to manage vendor relationships and technology interfaces
- Strong program management skills with experience in Agile/iterative delivery methodologies
- Ability to simplify complexity and drive standardization across diverse processes and regions
- Effective communication skills with the ability to translate business needs into actionable technology and process solutions
To qualify for the role, you must have
- Bachelors/Masters degree or equivalent experience
- ~1215 years of experience with a strong focus on digital transformation, technology implementation, and process excellence
- Experience leading large-scale transformation programs across HR/Talent or similar enterprise functions
- Proven track record of driving process simplification, standardization, and automation initiatives
- Experience in managing cross-functional and global stakeholder groups
- Strong team leadership and people management experience
Ideally, youll also have
- Experience working in global delivery models and shared services environments
- Familiarity with Agile frameworks, DevOps, and release management tools
- Exposure to emerging HR technologies, automation, and digital platforms
What we look for
A strategic and execution-focused leader who combines strong business insight with technology expertise, thrives in complex environments, and drives transformation with measurable impact on efficiency, scalability, and user experience.
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