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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Manager - HR Technology - **Company:** Applied Materials - **Location:** Austin, TX, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $144,000.0 - $198,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Data Governance, Data Integrity, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), HR Software, Workday, Servicenow - **Published:** July 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://amat.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/Santa-ClaraCA/Senior-Manager---HR-Technology_R2622916 ## About the Role At Applied Materials, Make Possible® is about unlocking new opportunities - with our customers and within our own company. The ideal candidate will have the following: * Minimum of 6-8+ years of progressive experience in HR Technology, with a strong track record in a leadership capacity. * Deep understanding of global HR systems, processes, and data governance * Ability to think strategically and contribute to the development of global programs, frameworks, and process improvements * Strong analytical skills with the ability to derive insights and make data-driven recommendations * Proven experience managing end-to-end HR technology projects, including requirements gathering, design validation, user acceptance testing (UAT) and deployment * Partner effectively with Date & Analytics team to uphold data integrity, security, and compliance across HR platforms * Recognized as a subject matter expert (SME) in HR technology, with the ability to collaborate across departments and solve complex business challenges. * Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop a team of HR technology professionals in a dynamic environment. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels. * A hands-on leader with a strong desire to understand the details while maintaining a strategic perspective and driving innovation. Functional Knowledge We are a catalyst to unlock the power of our customers' ideas and are committed to overcoming challenges that seem insurmountable. To succeed in this role requires a capacity for complexity and temperament that includes: * A very mature individual with the right balance of confidence and humility. * Process oriented while also strongly developing and relying on interpersonal relationships across the company * Ability to connect equally well upwards, downwards and sideways in the organization * Self-motivated and driven towards excellence * A high level of EQ to be able to manage across a large team with significant diversity * Ability to distinguish between and prioritizing urgent and important issues * Situational awareness and complex decision-making ability appropriate for the situation ## Description * Lead the continual design and implementation of a scalable, global HR technology ecosystem that supports operational excellence and employee experience * Provide strategic input into the HR technology roadmap in partnership with the Employee Experience leads and other stakeholders * Build, lead and inspire a team of a high-performing team of HRIS analysts and HR technology professionals * Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement. * Drive the enhancement of HR processes to support scalability, automation, and continuous improvement across the function * Apply emerging technologies, including AI tools, to improve technical process execution and service delivery * Demonstrate deep technical expertise in Workday; experiencing leading Workday implementations or transformations is highly desirable * Experience with platforms such as ServiceNow, Eightfold, and other HR technologies is a strong plus. * Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence, HR Business Partners, and IT, to understand business needs and translate them into technology solutions * Incorporate stakeholder requirements into the HR technology strategy and execution plans. * Manage the intake, prioritization and delivery of HR technology and continuous improvement (CIP) projects. * Oversee the execution of HR technical initiatives in close partnership with IT and cross-functional teams. ## Related Videos - [What if your HR software adapted to you, not the other way around?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100259-what-if-your-hr-software-adapted-to-you-not-the-other-way-around) - [Is HR dead? 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