Sr. Manager, Product Owner

Own and manage the product backlog for assigned HR systems based on stakeholder priorities
• Build strong relationships with HR COEs and business operational leaders
• Define business requirements and translate them into detailed, executable project plans
• Review technical specifications to ensure IT builds align with business intent
• Define test strategy, test cases, and assess expected results for system changes
• Lead gap analysis, process landscape mapping, and organizational impact assessments
• Develop and execute change management and communications strategy (including champion networks)
• Manage project risks - remove barriers or escalate issues to senior leadership as needed
• Run workshops with business stakeholders, executives, and third-party groups
Monitor industry and market trends to proactively anticipate stakeholder needs

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Required Skills & Experience
• 10+ years of operational HR experience across multiple HR process areas
• 3-5 years of people leadership experience
• Proven track record in project management using Agile, PMP, Scrum, or equivalent
• Hands-on experience across broad HR systems: HCM, Recruiting, Learning, Compensation, Workforce Mgmt
• Experience with SuccessFactors or comparable HR technology platforms
• Strong requirements gathering, documentation, and cutover support skills
• Ability to manage multiple detailed workstreams simultaneously
• Excellent communication and stakeholder influencing skills - comfortable with executives
Experience facilitating workshops with business leaders and third-party vendors


Nice to Have Skills & Experience
• Experience in large, complex organizations - logistics, cruise, airline, or hospitality
• Consulting or SI background
• Salesforce or Case Management platform experience
• Formal PMP, SAFe, or Scrum certification
• Experience building or scaling a product ownership function
Exposure to shipboard or operations-facing HR programs


Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.