Head Of Cbs - Core Business Solutions

Head of CBS - Core Business SolutionsJoin ALTEN and shape the future of our people?centric digital platforms.Are you a senior IT leader with a strong background in enterprise applications, ready to lead a major transformation of digital core systems across an international environment?At ALTEN, IT is a strategic enabler of business performance.As Head of Core Business Solutions, you will lead one of our three applicative pillars, responsible for core enterprise applications (HR, Finance, Legal, corporate tools), with a strong focus on transforming our HR ecosystem.You will play a critical role in modernizing how we attract, manage, and develop talent, while ensuring alignment with Group?managed ERP platforms.Operating at the heart of the business, you will work closely with HR leadership, Group IT, and regional IT managers to transform aging HR and ATS solutions into a modern, scalable, and data?driven digital ecosystem, significantly improving employee experience and operational efficiency.Are you eager to work in a company that truly values:Agility and adaptabilityBusiness and user centricityChallenging assumptionsCollaborative and constructive dialogueLeadership based on trust, clarity, and accountabilityJob PurposeAs Head of CBS, you will define, lead, and execute the strategy for core enterprise applications across the region, while ensuring alignment with Group ERP governance.You will act as a transformation leader, driving the modernization of our HR digital landscape (ATS, HRIS, talent tools), and building a coherent, integrated, and future?proof ecosystem supporting the full employee lifecycle.Your mission includes addressing key challenges such as aging ATS solutions, fragmented HR tools, and the absence of a unified HRIS, while leveraging data and emerging AI capabilities to enhance recruitment, workforce management, and decision?making.You will lead a team of 6 to 8 professionals and operate through a mix of internal capabilities and strategic partners.You will also play a key role in IT and business governance bodies.Key ResponsibilitiesDefine and drive the HR IS roadmap covering recruitment (ATS), core HR (HRIS), talent management, and employee lifecycle processesLead the transformation or replacement of legacy core IT solutions, ensuring scalability, data quality, security, and user experienceDrive the development of a unified, integrated, and data?driven HR ecosystemPromote a product?oriented approach, focusing on employee experience and measurable business valueLeverage data and AI capabilities to improve efficiency, decision?making, and talent managementEnterprise Applications ScopeOversee core business applications (Finance, Legal, corporate tools) ensuring alignment, consistency, and performanceEnsure integration and coherence across enterprise platformsSupport business stakeholders in evolving their digital capabilitiesERP Alignment & Governance (Group?led)Act as the regional point of contact for ERP topics managed at Group levelRepresent regional needs in Group governance bodies and influence key decisionsEnsure effective coordination between Group IT, regional teams, and business stakeholdersOversee ERP?related incidents and escalationsTeam Leadership & OrganizationLead, structure, and develop a team of 6-8 people, including domain leadersFoster a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvementDevelop capabilities in product ownership, functional expertise, and vendor managementVendor, Delivery & Governance ManagementManage strategic vendors and system integrators through a structured partner modelEnsure strong governance on budget, delivery, risks, and qualityDrive application lifecycle management (performance, availability, compliance, security)Stakeholder Management & CommunicationAct as a trusted partner for HR executives, Finance, Legal, and IT leadershipProvide clear decision support and executive?level communicationContribute actively to cross?pillar alignment within the CIO organizationQualifications, Experience & SkillsEducation & BackgroundMaster’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related fieldStrong functional and IT background in HR Information Systems (ATS, HRIS, talent tools)Exposure to additional enterprise application domains beyond HR (e.G. CRM or other business solutions) will be considered a strong assetSolid understanding of ERP principles and enterprise application landscapesExperience7+ years of experience in IT, including 3+ years in leadership rolesProven experience leading HRIS / ATS transformation programsExperience working in matrix organizations (Group vs regional governance)Exposure to international, multi?country environmentsSkills & CompetenciesStrong executive communication and stakeholder management skillsAbility to bridge business (HR & corporate functions) and ITProduct?oriented mindset with a focus on user experience and value deliveryStructured, analytical mindset with strong prioritization capabilitiesAbility to lead transformation in complex and legacy environmentsLanguages, Location & Work ModelEnglish is mandatorySpanish, Italian, or French is a strong plusOffice?based role in BarcelonaWorkFlex policy: 40% home office#J-*****-Ljbffr

managed at Group levelRepresent regional needs in Group governance bodies and influence key decisionsEnsure effective coordination between Group IT, regional teams, and business stakeholdersOversee ERP?related incidents and escalationsTeam Leadership & OrganizationLead, structure, and develop a team of 6-8 people, including domain leadersFoster a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvementDevelop capabilities in product ownership, functional expertise, and vendor managementVendor, Delivery & Governance ManagementManage strategic vendors and system integrators through a structured partner modelEnsure strong governance on budget, delivery, risks, and qualityDrive application lifecycle management (performance, availability, compliance, security)Stakeholder Management & CommunicationAct as a trusted partner for HR executives, Finance, Legal, and IT leadershipProvide clear decision support and executive?level communicationContribute actively to cross?pillar alignment within the CIO organizationQualifications, Experience & SkillsEducation & BackgroundMaster’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related fieldStrong functional and IT background in HR Information Systems (ATS, HRIS, talent tools)Exposure to additional enterprise application domains beyond HR (e.G. CRM or other business solutions) will be considered a strong assetSolid understanding of ERP principles and enterprise application landscapesExperience7+ years of experience in IT, including 3+ years in leadership rolesProven experience leading HRIS / ATS transformation programsExperience working in matrix organizations (Group vs regional governance)Exposure to international, multi?country environmentsSkills & CompetenciesStrong executive communication and stakeholder management skillsAbility to bridge business (HR & corporate functions) and ITProduct?oriented mindset with a focus on user experience and value deliveryStructured, analytical mindset with strong prioritization capabilitiesAbility to lead transformation in complex and legacy environmentsLanguages, Location & Work ModelEnglish is mandatorySpanish, Italian, or French is a strong plusOffice?based role in BarcelonaWorkFlex policy: 40% home office#J-*****-Ljbffr