People Technology Manager

Overview of PositionThe People Technology Manager is responsible for end-to-end ownership, optimization, and innovation of assigned Workday modules and People technology solutions. This role goes beyond system administration driving continuous improvement, AI-enabled transformation, and seamless user experiences across global HR processes.You will serve as a strategic partner to People organization, IT, and business stakeholders, translating functional needs into scalable, compliant, and future-ready solutions while leading projects, mentoring team members, and advancing AI adoption in People Technology.What will be my duties and responsibilities in this job?Strategy, Governance & Product Ownership — ~25%Partner with AVP, People Technology Transformation and stakeholders to define People Technology strategy, roadmap, and prioritiesDefine and track KPIs/OKRs (adoption, automation, data quality, cycle time)Ensure alignment between People strategy, process design, and technology roadmapWorkday & People Technology Platform Ownership — ~25%Own direction, optimization, and lifecycle of Workday modules and People Tech ecosystemOversee integrations landscape (APIs, EIBs, middleware) and platform interoperabilityEnsure end-to-end employee lifecycle alignment across Workday and adjacent systemsDrive platform rationalization, scalability, and technical debt reductionMonitor system health, performance, and release readinessTransformation, Delivery & AI Enablement — ~25%Lead delivery of complex, cross-functional initiatives across Workday and People TechEstablish release management, change governance, and deployment standardsIdentify and scale AI/automation use cases (Copilot, Power Automate, etc.)Drive process transformation initiatives (automation, simplification, standardization)Ensure delivery outcomes across quality, speed, and business valueStakeholder Partnership & Experience — ~15%Partner with People, IT, Finance, and business leaders to deliver scalable solutionsTranslate business requirements into productized capabilities and platform enhancementsDrive change management, communication, and adoption strategiesImprove employee and manager experience through intuitive, self-service designAct as escalation point for critical issues, risks, and decisionsRisk, Data, Integrations & Compliance — ~10%Own SOX controls, audit readiness, and governance frameworkDefine data ownership, stewardship, and governance model across HR/ITEnsure data integrity, privacy, and security complianceOversee integration reliability and data flow accuracy across systemsMaintain audit trails, documentation, and control evidenceWhat are the requirements needed for this position?ExperienceMinimum of 5 years' of experience in the Workday ecosystem with strong functional expertiseExperience with at least 3 Workday modules (Core HCM + others such as Recruiting, Compensation, Talent, Absence, Payroll, etc.)Proven experience owning systems end-to-end (configuration → deployment → optimization)Experience delivering projects in complex, fast-paced environments with high autonomyExperience supporting global HR systems across multiple regionsExperience in public company environments, including SOX complianceSkills & KnowledgeStrong understanding of Workday architecture, business process framework, and integrationsAI-forward mindset with practical application of AI/automation in HR techStrong problem-solving and process design capabilitiesExcellent stakeholder management and cross-functional collaborationStrong project management, organization, and prioritization skillsAbility to translate complex technical concepts into business-friendly languageHigh attention to detail with strong documentation disciplineEducationBachelor’s degree in Information Systems, HR, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)Pay Range:$103,800.00 - $173,300.00Any posted pay range considers a wide range of compensation factors, including candidate background, experience and work location, while also allowing for salary growth within the position.If there is no posting end date listed then this is a pipeline requisition, and we will continue to collect applications on an ongoing basis.Helping People Thrive in a Connected World Connect with us. Bring us your best work and your brightest ideas. And we’ll bring you a place where you can thrive. Learn more at jobs.assurant.com.For U.S. benefit information, visit myassurantbenefits.com. For benefit information outside the U.S., please speak with your recruiter.What’s the culture like at Assurant? Our unique culture is a big reason why talented people choose Assurant. Named a Best/Great Place to Work in 14 countries and awarded the Fortune America’s Most Innovative Companies recognition, we bring together top talent around the world. Although we have a wide variety of skills and experiences, we share common characteristics that are uniquely Assurant. A passion for service. An ability to innovate in practical ways. And a wil