Product Owner, SuccessFactors (Performance and Reward)

The Product Owner, SAP SuccessFactors at AngloGold Ashanti North America is a pivotal leadership role within the Human Resource Systems department, dedicated to advancing the capabilities of SAP SuccessFactors modules focused on Performance and Goals, Compensation and Variable Pay, and Global Mobility-EC Global Assignments. This position plays a crucial strategic and operational role in aligning HR technology solutions with AGA’s overarching People & Culture priorities, driving enhanced employee experience and organizational performance.

In this role, you will be responsible for establishing a clear product vision and roadmap, ensuring the continuous evolution and sophistication of global HR systems that support both global and regional business nuances. Partnering closely with Global Process Owners, Digital Technology teams, and HR leadership, you’ll orchestrate progressive technology initiatives that uphold compliance, integrate seamlessly with enterprise systems, and foster a culture of data-driven decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

System Configuration and Governance

• Lead and oversee global HR system configurations, guaranteeing alignment with the operating model governance, enterprise policies, and data accuracy standards.
• Collaborate effectively with Global Process Owners to define and refine module-specific configuration requirements, ensuring they support AGA’s strategic objectives and operational realities across regions.
• Customize SAP SuccessFactors modules to address regional specifics and ensure seamless integration with other enterprise systems to improve operational efficiency.
• Maintain critical data fields, forms, and workflows to streamline HR processes, embracing compliance with regulatory standards, internal security protocols, and data privacy policies.
• Ensure all system configurations support audit-readiness and enterprise governance mandates without compromising on system integrity or user functionality.

System Maintenance & Support

• Own the governance and continuous improvement framework for the HR systems, conducting regular health diagnostics and compliance reviews to sustain system reliability.
• Manage timely and efficient implementation of release updates to maintain system compatibility and minimize downtime across global operational landscapes.
• Oversee rigorous data integrity initiatives including regular clean-ups, validations, and audit controls to maintain high-quality, trustworthy HR data.
• Document all system changes and updates meticulously, managing comprehensive user guides and resources to empower key users and support transparency.
• Implement instance synchronization processes to maintain consistent configurations across all environments.
• Continuously monitor industry best practices, participate in professional networks, and leverage these insights to elevate operational excellence and compliance maturity.

Solution Development and Strategic Planning

• Develop and execute a forward-looking solutions roadmap with Global Process Owners, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy and regional business priorities.
• Lead agile development cycles focused on delivering prioritized features and improvements that maximize business impact and enhance HR system capabilities.
• Oversee prototyping and user testing phases to validate new features, collaborating with external partners to adopt emerging HR technology trends and best practices.
• Establish an interactive feedback mechanism with end-users that fosters continuous system enhancement and responsiveness to business needs.
• Manage release planning to ensure smooth rollouts of new features, minimizing operational disruptions and enhancing user adoption.
• Drive continuous process improvement efforts targeting HRIS functionality, integration with enterprise systems, and alignment with HR policies to support business performance and transformation.

User Experience Leadership

• Champion a user-centric design approach across all solution developments to ensure ease of use, effectiveness, and broad accessibility, considering language, disabilities, and regional differences.
• Define and monitor usability KPIs to track user satisfaction and system performance, making data-driven adjustments to improve the overall experience.
• Lead global onboarding and enablement initiatives for system users and HR stakeholders, fostering high system adoption and behavioral change that supports organizational goals.
• Organize and facilitate user testing sessions and training programs targeted at key user groups including line managers, HR administrators, and HR business partners.
• Promote a culture of inclusivity and accessibility across HR system platforms, enabling equitable participation and engagement.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive HRIS experience, including 2+ years as a Product Owner or system leader in a complex environment.
• Practical experience working alongside international business groups.
• Proven track record delivering global solutions and managing configuration within SAP SuccessFactors (specifically Performance and Compensation modules).
• Experience leading agile delivery teams, managing enterprise release cycles, and guiding cross-functional, global matrixed teams.
• Deep expertise in HRIS governance, data integrity processes, vendor partnerships, and system implementation methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Prior experience within the Mining, Oil & Gas, or resource-based industries.
• Active SAP SuccessFactors Certification (Compensation, Performance & Goals, Succession, Employee Central, or Platform).

Salary Range: $112,300 - $151,600 + Bonus Incentive

AngloGold Ashanti Limited

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