Sr Manager, HR Technology

At Bose Corporation, we believe sound is the most powerful force on earth — and for over 60 years, we have been a company built on innovation, excellence, and independence. Privately owned, fiercely customer-focused, and driven by our values, we continue to lead industries and transform lives through sound.  Today, Bose Corporation is entering an exciting new era. Across multiple global Business Units and Global Functions, we are shaping the future of audio technology, automotive, luxury, and premium experiences. We invite you to join us in this transformation.  Job Description Sr. Manager, HR Technology & Analytics About Bose Human Resources As a key member of the Human Resources Delivery Team, you will partner with leaders across Human Resources, Global Business Services (GBS), and Information Technology to design and deliver the next generation of HR's digital service model. About the Role Reporting to the Director of Global HR Operations, you will focus on the data and technology enablement required to modernize HR service delivery. Working in close collaboration with the HR and GBS leadership teams, you will help architect and implement the tools, analytics, and digital solutions that bring our future HR operating model to life. This is a pivotal role in our transformation — you will leverage your expertise in digital innovation and HR technology, translating strategic process redesign into practical digital capabilities that simplify work, enhance employee experience, and equip HR teams to deliver world-class services. Key Responsibilities HR Digital Strategy & Governance Serve as the functional lead for HR technology and data enablement within the broader HR transformation. Collaborate with the HR, GBS and IT leadership teams to define and deliver the HR Digital Roadmap, ensuring alignment between process, technology, and data strategies. Work with GBS to ensure HR systems and data capabilities align with standardized, global process execution and service delivery. Liaise with IT to manage architecture, integration, and vendor relationships supporting HR systems. Establish governance for HR technology initiatives, ensuring effective prioritization, resource alignment, and value realization. Identify and champion opportunities for automation, AI, and digital tools that can enhance HR service delivery and improve employee experience. Technology & System Optimization Act as functional owner for the HR technology ecosystem, including Workday and adjacent systems like SymphonyAI. Partner with IT and third-party providers to optimize existing configurations, improve integration, and drive adoption of new functionality. Lead HR's digital innovation agenda — evaluating, piloting, and scaling automation and AI-based tools that streamline HR delivery. Oversee release management coordination, testing, and readiness planning in collaboration with GBS and IT. Data, Analytics & Insights Define and govern the HR data architecture, ensuring consistency, integrity, and security of workforce data across systems. Build a centralized reporting and analytics framework in partnership with the Data & Analytics Center of Excellence and GBS to enable real-time insights for HR, Finance, and business leaders. Drive the use of data and analytics to inform HR process design, workforce planning, and continuous improvement. Champion data literacy and insight-driven decision-making across the HR function. Change & Enablement Provide digital expertise and analytical support to the cross-functional transformation team (including HR, GBS, and IT SMEs). Support communication and change management efforts by defining data-driven performance metrics and adoption goals. Enable HR and GBS teams to work more effectively by addressing obstacles and ensuring that technology solutions are intuitive, reliable, and aligned to business outcomes. Qualifications 5–10 years of progressive experience in HR technology, digital transformation, or data and analytics leadership within a global organization. Solid HR acumen and experience with shared service delivery models. Deep expertise with Workday or similar enterprise HR systems, including configuration, release management, and optimization. Proven ability to integrate technology, data, and process design to enable large-scale transformation. Demonstrated success working in partnership with shared services (GBS) and IT to deliver enterprise-wide change. Understanding of process automation including the use of AI, data management, and analytics platforms (e.g. Power BI). Microsoft 365 experience required, Snowflake experience a plus. Excellent project and stakeholder management skills, with a track record of influencing across complex, matrixed environments. Key Competencies Anticipates how technology can transform HR service delivery. Strong customer service and employee experience mindset. Collaborates effectively across HR, GBS, and IT boundaries to enable shared outcomes. Understands how to transform complex data into clear, actionable insights. Drives adoption of digital tools and data-informed practices. Understands end-to-end process and data flows across HR, GBS, and enterprise systems. Excellent project management skills, with a proven track record of leading technology projects to successful completion. ‎ Bose is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. 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