Sr. Manager, HCM Configuration & Release Management

Job Description

• Manage end-to-end SuccessFactors configuration and release management processes

• Partner with Product Owners to translate business requirements into system configurations

• Build and maintain a release roadmap aligned to business timelines

• Oversee deployment of system updates, upgrades, and patches — ensuring testing and documentation

• Develop and enforce a change management process that minimizes disruption to end-users

• Monitor system performance and proactively identify areas for improvement

• Lead, grow, and retain a team of product leads and configuration analysts

• Provide technical mentorship and standardize configuration methodologies across the team

• Collaborate with Product Owners to prioritize, scope, and plan configuration activities

Serve as the internal SuccessFactors technical expert and escalation point

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Skills and Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on SuccessFactors configuration experience or similar (Workday HCM, Oracle HCM Cloud, UKG Pro, etc)

• Direct experience with release management processes in a SuccessFactors environment

• People leadership — has managed a team of analysts or technical staff

• Strong project management skills — can juggle multiple workstreams simultaneously

• Experience with change management processes tied to system releases

• Ability to translate business requirements into system configuration decisions

• Comfortable operating independently and managing ambiguity

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field • SuccessFactors certification in one or more modules

• Prior experience on a full SuccessFactors implementation (not just BAU support)

• Knowledge of broader HR processes and HR technology landscape

• Experience in large-scale or complex organizations (logistics, hospitality, cruise, airline)

• Consulting or SI background

Familiarity with Agile or Scrum delivery methodologies