Technical Program Manager - Talent Acquisition

Job Title: Program Manager - Talent Acquisition

Location: Bay Area, CA (Remote)

Job Type: Contract

Duration: 6+ Months

We are seeking an experienced Program Manager to join our Talent Acquisition Technology team within People Technology. This role will involve close collaboration with Product ManagersProgram PartnersEngineers, and Talent Acquisition teams to drive the development and implementation of cutting-edge tools that support our recruitment efforts. If you are passionate about creating impactful solutions and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, this opportunity is for you! The position reports directly to the Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition Technology

At People & Place (P&P), we focus on optimizing all aspects of people-related functions, ensuring that our employees across the globe are empowered to do their best work. The People Tech team drives key initiatives within P&P, simplifying processes, systems, and tools to deliver scalable solutions and enhance the employee experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with People Infrastructure and Business Technology teams to manage system requirements, sprint planning, and ongoing updates.
• Drive the continuous improvement of Talent Acquisition processes throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for service-related inquiries, managing and escalating issues to engineering teams as needed.
• Partner with business stakeholders to understand and define system requirements.
• Coordinate with Technical Program Managers (TPMs) and Engineering teams to execute on sprint planning and feature delivery.
• Monitor the health and performance of recruitment systems and tools, ensuring smooth operation.
• Support the designdeployment, and testing of new system functionalities, upgrades, and patches.
• Manage vendor relationships, including onboarding, ongoing performance management, and engagement in the RFP process when applicable.
• Work closely with Product Managers on the Talent Acquisition Technology team to ensure timely delivery of key objectives.

Basic Qualifications:

• 4-7 years of relevant experience, with at least 3 years supporting or administering Talent Acquisition (TA) tools such as OracleiCIMSSHL, or Beamery
• Proficiency with Jira or similar project management/ticketing systems.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage and collaborate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Solid experience with product lifecycle management
• Familiarity with HR processes and best practices in recruitment technology.
• Proven ability to work effectively with Talent Acquisition teams to drive process improvements and tool adoption.