Vice President – Talent Digital Transformation

Aldar Properties PJSC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property development company is seeking a P&C Technology Leader to drive the integration and management of HR technology systems. This role is crucial for digital transformation across processes, requiring over 10 years of experience in systems management. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in platforms such as Workday and SAP SuccessFactors, along with proven skills in cross-functional collaboration. Competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth are available.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in technology/systems management, 5 years in HR systems.
• Experience with enterprise HRIS implementations.
• Strong understanding of HR processes and technology.

Responsibilities

• Lead P&C technology systems strategy and integration.
• Oversee vendor management for technology platforms.
• Drive digital innovation across P&C processes.

Skills

HR technology platforms expertise

Data-driven mindset

Strong communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in information systems

Master’s degree (MSc in HR Technology, Information Systems)

Tools

Workday

SAP SuccessFactors

Oracle Fusion

Job description

Job Purpose

To lead the integration, management, and continuous improvement of P&C technology systems and to drive digital innovation across all P&C processes. This role ensures that P&C technology platforms are efficient, user-friendly, data-driven, and aligned with organizational needs.

Roles and Responsibilities

P&C Technology Leadership & Digital Transformation

• Lead the strategy, integration, and management of all core P&C systems
• Oversee vendor selection, contracts, and relationships for technology platforms.
• Drive digital innovation across the P&C lifecycle by identifying opportunities to simplify, digitize, and/or automate processes, as well as by enhancing employee and manager self-service platforms.
• Work closely with the Group Digital Futures team to define digital products needed by the P&C team (e.g., dashboards, AI chatbots, other AI-driven solutions)
• Ensure digital transformation initiatives are measured against KPIs (e.g., adoption rates, process efficiency gains, employee satisfaction).
• Stay ahead of emerging HR technology trends and recommend tools to enhance employee experience and broader P&C processes.

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Partner with Talent Analytics to ensure P&C systems provide clean, consistent, and actionable data.
• Collaborate with Technology and Digital functions to align P&C technology with enterprise-wide digital architecture, cybersecurity, and data governance, as well as leveraging existing and future digital solutions.
• In close collaboration with Group Technology, ensure P&C systems and technology tools are reliable, secure, and optimized to support business requirements and employee needs.
• Act as the bridge between P&C and technology teams, ensuring business needs are translated into system capabilities.
• Champion the adoption of digital tools and platforms across P&C (and the broader business as relevant) and build digital capability within P&C through relevant training.

Experience

• 10+ years of technology/systems management experience, including at least 5 years in HR systems management or digital transformation roles.
• Proven track record of implementing and managing enterprise HRIS and related platforms (Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, Oracle Fusion, or similar).
• Experience driving HR process digitization.
• Strong exposure to cross-functional collaboration with IT/Digital functions.
• Prior experience in private sector, large-scale organizations or fast-growth environments preferred.

Technical & Interpersonal Skills

• Deep expertise in HR technology platforms and systems integration.
• Strong understanding of HR processes and how digital solutions enable efficiency and employee experience.
• Collaborative style with ability to work across multiple teams and functions.
• Data-driven mindset with ability to link systems performance to business outcomes.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information systems or related field (required).
• Master’s degree (MSc in HR Technology, Information Systems or equivalent) preferred.
• Professional certifications in HR technology desirable (e.g., SAP SuccessFactors, Workday, Oracle).