Manager - Technology and Analytics

Weareams; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid model

Career growth and learning

Volunteer day

ERG communities

Job summary

AMS is seeking a Talent Technology Implementation Lead / Functional Consultant to drive end-to-end programs across ATS, CRM, VMS and Talent Intelligence platforms.

You will partner with clients, vendors and cross-functional teams to design scalable solutions, manage discovery, requirements, testing and go-live activities, and lead adoption and change efforts across global projects.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Functional Consulting, Technology Consulting, or Talent Technology implementation.
• Proven experience leading end-to-end implementation projects from discovery through post-production support.
• Strong client-side and consulting experience managing business and technical stakeholders.
• Experience gathering requirements, facilitating workshops, and translating needs into functional solutions.
• Hands-on experience in: Solution Design, System Configuration, UAT & Testing, Deployment & Go-Live, Change Management, Training & Adoption.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end implementation and optimization projects across ATS, CRM, VMS, and Talent Technology platforms.
• Facilitate discovery sessions and stakeholder workshops to gather business and technical requirements.
• Translate business requirements into scalable technology solutions and functional designs.
• Configure systems, support integrations, manage testing cycles, and oversee go-live activities.
• Drive solution design, process optimization, and adoption of implementation best practices.

Skills

Functional consulting

Talent technology

Project management

Stakeholder management

Requirements gathering

Solution design

UAT & testing

Deployment & go-live

Change management

Training & adoption

Tools

Avature

Smart Recruiters

Cornerstone

Talent Link

Phenom

Paradox

Greenhouse

Eightfold AI

Job description

Global, inclusive and innovative - welcome to AMS, where talent connects across cultures and backgrounds to shape the future of work.

We work with leading organisations to design and deliver talent strategies that bring together people, process, data and technology, helping millions of people find meaningful work every year. Our diverse, connected community collaborates to create results for clients and opportunities for our people to learn, grow and make an impact.

At AMS, we look for people who bring more than experience, and we welcome different perspectives and ways of thinking.

We are seeking an experienced Talent Technology Implementation Lead / Functional Consultant to lead the delivery of medium to large-scale talent technology transformation projects. This role combines functional consulting, project management, solution design, stakeholder management, and technology implementation expertise to help clients optimize their talent acquisition and workforce technology landscape.

The ideal candidate will have experience leading end-to-end implementations of ATS, CRM, VMS, and Talent Intelligence platforms, partnering with business stakeholders, technology vendors, and cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions that drive hiring efficiency and user adoption.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead end-to-end implementation and optimization projects across ATS, CRM, VMS, and Talent Technology platforms.
• Facilitate discovery sessions and stakeholder workshops to gather business and technical requirements.
• Translate business requirements into scalable technology solutions and functional designs.
• Configure systems, support integrations, manage testing cycles, and oversee go-live activities.
• Drive solution design, process optimization, and adoption of implementation best practices.

Project & Program Management

• Manage multiple project workstreams, project plans, timelines, budgets, risks, dependencies, and resource allocation.
• Develop and manage sprint plans, testing strategies, cutover plans, training programs, and deployment schedules.
• Monitor project progress and proactively resolve issues to ensure successful delivery against scope and timelines.
• Support project governance, reporting, change management, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Stakeholder & Client Management

• Act as a trusted advisor to clients and senior stakeholders throughout the implementation lifecycle.
• Provide recommendations, risk mitigation strategies, implementation roadmaps, and platform expertise.
• Collaborate with business leaders, HR teams, technical teams, third-party vendors, and implementation partners.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and drive alignment across complex transformation initiatives.

Leadership & Team Development

• Coach, mentor, and develop Consultants, Analysts, and project team members.
• Lead knowledge transfer, system enablement, and user adoption activities.
• Support team capability building, hiring, onboarding, and continuous learning initiatives.
• Foster a high-performance and collaborative delivery culture.

Platform Expertise

• Maintain expertise across Talent Acquisition and Workforce Technology platforms.
• Stay informed on vendor roadmaps, emerging technologies, market trends, and industry best practices.
• Support clients with platform optimization and future-state technology strategies.

Skills & Requirements

Must-Have Experience & Skills

• Proven experience in Functional Consulting, Technology Consulting, or Talent Technology implementation.
• Proven experience leading end-to-end implementation projects from discovery through post-production support.
• Strong client-side and consulting experience managing business and technical stakeholders.
• Experience gathering requirements, facilitating workshops, and translating needs into functional solutions.
• Hands-on experience in: Solution Design,System Configuration,UAT & Testing,Deployment & Go-Live ,Change Management,Training & Adoption.
• Strong project management experience across medium to large-scale transformation programs.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, consulting, and influencing skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience mentoring, coaching, or leading project resources.

Preferred Skills

Experience with one or more of the following platforms: Avature, Smart Recruiters, Cornerstone, Talent Link ,Phenom, Paradox, Greenhouse, Eightfold AI

Additional Experience

• Talent Technology transformation or optimization programs.
• ATS, CRM, and VMS integrations.
• Agile, Scrum, or Project Management methodologies.
• Project Management certifications (PMP, Prince2, Agile, Scrum).
• Experience working within global and geographically distributed teams.
• Experience with VMS platforms such as:Beeline,VNDLY

Why AMS?

At AMS, we come from every walk of life - and that’s what makes us unique. Our culture is open, inclusive and built on trust. We empower our people with the flexibility and autonomy to work in ways that bring out their best. We offer career opportunities in every direction you want to explore.

We offer

• Growth and development focused on your strengths
• The opportunity to develop a career within one of the world’s leading organisations specialising in talent and workforce solutions.
• A team that values being Passionate, Bold, and Authentic
• Supportive communities such as our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• Volunteer day - you getone additional paid day off each year to volunteerfor a cause that matters to you
• A competitive reward and benefits package*
• Flexibility in how and where you work*
• Hybrid model

*Details may vary slightly depending on your location, local labour law, etc.

Our statement

We’re committed to creating an environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage people with diverse skills, perspectives, and experiences to apply. We do not discriminate based upon age, disability, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other applicable legally protected characteristic.

If you require any accommodations or have any accessibility needs, please reach out via email [emailprotected] or make a member of our Talent Acquisition team aware at any time.

United Kingdom, Remote / Poland, Remote / India, Pune

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