Senior Manager, People Technology

About The Team:

The Rubrik information Technology team influences business processes, employee experience, and technologies to scale our organization to $1B+. This team creates operational efficiency across the company by centralizing the management of Infrastructure, Technology, and Data. The IT team ensures all stages of the software development lifecycle in a secured environment and scrutinizes the deployment of proper processes and governance. They champion Rubrik on Rubrik and are the first customers of the Engineering teams at Rubrik.

Rubrik IT is constructed of 100% SaaS and 0% on-premises. The IT team caters to accelerated business value enhancement and multiple day-to-day business processes through our varied SaaS applications like Salesforce.com, Oracle Netsuite, Workday, Snowflake, Etrade, MulSoft, etc. This team also delivers high-paced business outcomes with 100% system uptime backed by agile, nimble, simple, but cohesive Cloud architectures 

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly qualified,  experienced and strategic Senior Manager, People Technology to spearhead the end-to-end design, development, implementation, and maintenance of our critical People Technology systems. This role, based in our Palo Alto office and reporting directly to the Director of G&A Application, is pivotal. You'll be optimizing our HR technology landscape, ensuring seamless integration, efficiency, a world-class employee experience, and robust compliance with regulatory requirements.

As our Senior Manager, People Technology, you'll take comprehensive ownership of our People Technology stack, including Workday, Greenhouse ATS, Learning Management Systems (LMS), Payroll, Equity, and intranet platforms. You'll be a key partner to our Payroll, Equity, IT, HCM, and People Teams, translating business needs into scalable and effective technology solutions. This is a hands-on leadership role that demands a blend of technical expertise, project management acumen, and a deep understanding of HR processes, with a strong emphasis on data integrity, security, SOX compliance, and the exploration of AI-driven solutions. A critical aspect of this role is leading and nurturing People Technology teams across both our US and India locations. You'll foster a collaborative, high-performing environment, ensuring alignment and seamless execution regardless of geographical boundaries.

What You’ll Do:

Strategic Leadership:

• Develop and execute the long-term People Technology roadmap, aligning with overall business objectives and People Team strategies. Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and system optimization, including the evaluation and implementation of AI solutions to enhance HR processes.

System Ownership & Management:

• Oversee the full lifecycle management of Workday, ensuring optimal configuration, module utilization (HCM, Benefits, Absence, Performance, etc.), and ongoing enhancements.
• Lead the administration and optimization of Greenhouse ATS, ensuring efficient recruitment workflows and a positive candidate experience.
• Manage the selection, implementation, and maintenance of Learning Management Systems (LMS) to support employee development and training initiatives.
• Partner closely with Payroll and Equity teams to ensure accurate and compliant system configuration and data flow for payroll processing and equity administration.
• Oversee the functionality and continuous improvement of intranet platforms related to People functions, ensuring easy access to information and resources.

Project Management:

• Lead complex People Technology projects from initiation to closure, including system implementations, upgrades, integrations, and new module deployments. Develop detailed project plans, manage timelines, budgets, and resources effectively.

Stakeholder Partnership:

• Collaborate extensively with Payroll, Equity, IT, HCM, and People Teams to understand their needs, gather requirements, and provide expert guidance on technology solutions.
• Act as the primary liaison between People teams and IT for all People Technology-related matters.
• Communicate project status, challenges, and successes to all relevant stakeholders.

System Design & Development:

• Translate business requirements into technical specifications and lead the design, configuration, and testing of People Technology solutions. Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance across all systems.

Maintenance & Support:

• Establish and manage a robust support model for all People Technology systems