Director, HR Service Delivery Technology

Intuitive; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 216,000 - 324,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuitive Surgical in Sunnyvale, CA, is seeking a Director, HR Service Delivery Technology to lead the strategy and execution of HR tech with an AI-native approach across the employee lifecycle. The role partners with Enterprise Technology to optimize ServiceNow HRSD, automation, and AI-driven experiences, delivering measurable improvements in employee satisfaction and operational effectiveness.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in HR technology, 5+ years leading teams, and deep ServiceNow HRSD

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in HR, Business, Information Systems, CS or related field
• 10+ years of HR technology, employee experience, or service delivery transformation
• 5+ years of people leadership experience
• Deep expertise in ServiceNow HR Service Delivery and employee service management solutions
• Experience delivering self-service, automation, AI, or digital employee experiences

Responsibilities

• Own vision, roadmap, and strategic direction for HR Service Delivery technologies, esp. ServiceNow HRSD
• Partner with HR and IT to identify opportunities for innovation and improvements
• Translate business needs into scalable tech solutions improving employee experiences
• Lead evolution of employee self-service with knowledge mgmt, AI search, virtual agents
• Drive automation, case management, and AI-enabled productivity improvements
• Define requirements, prioritise enhancements, support integrations, and drive adoption
• Establish governance frameworks for HR technology investments and roadmaps
• Lead and develop a high-performing HR technology team

Skills

HR technology leadership

Product strategy

AI in HR

Stakeholder management

People leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/IS

Tools

ServiceNow HRSD

Workday integration

Job description

Director, HR Service Delivery Technology

• Full-time
• Shift: Day
• Max. Salary Region 2: 275400 USD
• Max. Salary Region 1: 324000 USD
• Ways of Working: Onsite - This job is fully onsite.
• Employee Type: Employee
• Min. Salary Region 1: 216000 USD
• Global Job Level (HCM): Management 5, Dir (16)
• Min. Salary Region 2: 183600 USD

It started with a simple idea: what if surgery could be less invasive and recovery less painful? Nearly 30 years later, that question still fuels everything we do at Intuitive. As a global leader in robotic-assisted surgery and minimally invasive care, our technologies—like the da Vinci surgical system and Ion—have transformed how care is delivered for millions of patients worldwide.

We’re a team of engineers, clinicians, and innovators united by one purpose: to make surgery smarter, safer, and more human. Every day, our work helps care teams perform with greater precision and patients recover faster, improving outcomes around the world.

The problems we solve demand creativity, rigor, and collaboration. The work is challenging, but deeply meaningful—because every improvement we make has the potential to change a life.

If you’re ready to contribute to something bigger than yourself and help transform the future of healthcare, you’ll find your purpose here.

Primary Function of Position:

The Director, HR Service Delivery Technology is responsible for leading the product strategy, roadmap execution, and continuous improvement of HR service delivery technologies with an AI native approach that support employees across the entire employee lifecycle.

Reporting to the Sr. Director, HR Technology & Digital Employee Experience, this leader serves as the primary HR technology partner for HR service delivery experiences, leveraging ServiceNow HR Service Delivery (HRSD), AI-powered capabilities, workflow automation, and knowledge management solutions to enhance employee experience and operational effectiveness.

This role sits within the HR organization and works in close partnership with Enterprise Technology, which owns and manages the ServiceNow platform. Together, these teams will deliver scalable, intelligent, and consumer-grade employee experiences while enabling HR service teams with modern tools, automation, and AI‑assisted workflows.

The successful candidate is product‑minded HR technology leader who combines employee‑centric design, service delivery expertise, and AI innovation to create modern, seamless, and intelligent HR service experiences. This leader excels at translating HR business needs into scalable technology solutions and building strong partnerships with Enterprise Technology to deliver measurable employee and business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

HR Service Delivery Product Strategy & Leadership

Own the vision, roadmap, and strategic direction for HR Service Delivery technologies, with a focus on ServiceNow HRSD and digital employee experiences.

Partner with HR, Enterprise Technology, and business stakeholders to identify opportunities for innovation, process improvement, and service transformation.

Translate business needs into scalable technology solutions that improve employee experiences and operational effectiveness.

Employee Experience, Self‑Service & AI Innovation

Lead the evolution of employee self‑service capabilities through knowledge management, AI‑powered search, virtual agents, employee AI Assistants and guided experiences.

Drive adoption of AI‑enabled support solutions that improve service effectiveness, increase self‑service resolution, and reduce employee effort.

Ensure solutions align with governance, compliance, and responsible AI standards.

HR Service Operations & Automation

Optimize HR service delivery models by balancing employee self‑service, automation, and human support.

Drive workflow automation, intelligent case management, and AI‑enabled productivity improvements.

Improve service quality, resolution times, operational efficiency, and employee satisfaction.

ServiceNow HRSD Product Ownership

Serve as the primary product owner for ServiceNow HR Service Delivery capabilities, including Employee Center, Case Management, Knowledge Management, Lifecycle Events, Virtual Agent, AI Search, Employee Journeys, Service Catalog, and Workflow Automation.

Define requirements, prioritize enhancements, support integrations, and lead stakeholder engagement, testing, release readiness, and adoption activities.

Partner with Enterprise Technology teams to ensure secure, scalable, and sustainable platform solutions.

Product Governance & Delivery

Establish effective intake, prioritization, and governance frameworks for HR technology investments and enhancements.

Manage product roadmaps, business cases, and value realization efforts aligned to strategic priorities.

Define success measures and ensure delivery balances innovation, user experience, operational stability, and technical sustainability.

Leverage data and employee insights to drive continuous improvement of HR services and platforms.

Monitor and improve key performance indicators, including employee satisfaction, self‑service adoption, knowledge effectiveness, resolution times, first‑contact resolution, automation utilization, and productivity.

Communicate progress, outcomes, and business value to HR and executive leadership.

Build strong partnerships with Enterprise Technology, ServiceNow, implementation partners, and external vendors.

Support vendor strategy, solution evaluations, and roadmap planning.

Serve as a trusted advisor to business and HR leaders, influencing decisions through data, collaboration, and measurable outcomes.

Leadership & Team Development

Lead and develop a high‑performing team of product, business analysis, and HR technology professionals.

Foster a customer‑centric culture focused on employee experience, service excellence, innovation, accountability, and continuous learning.

Promote agile ways of working and strong cross‑functional partnerships across HR, Technology, and business teams.

Preferred Experience, Education & Training:

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.

10+ years of experience in HR technology, employee experience, shared services, HR operations, or service delivery transformation.

5+ years of people leadership experience.

Deep expertise in ServiceNow HR Service Delivery and employee service management solutions.

Experience leading implementation and optimization of enterprise HR platforms and employee workflows.

Experience delivering self‑service, automation, AI, or digital employee experience initiatives.

Strong understanding of HR processes and employee lifecycle experiences.

Experience partnering effectively with technology organizations and cross‑functional stakeholders.

Demonstrated success driving large‑scale adoption, change management, and business process transformation.

Additional Qualifications

Experience with Workday and ServiceNow integration ecosystems.

Experience with Generative AI, conversational AI, AI search, and intelligent workflow capabilities.

Knowledge of product management practices and Agile delivery methodologies.

Experience within highly regulated or fast‑growing organizations.

**Please note this role requires being onsite in our Sunnyvale, CA office 3 days per week.

Due to the nature of our business and the role, please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19. Details can vary by role.

Intuitive is an Equal Opportunity Employer.We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws.

U.S. Export Controls Disclaimer:In accordance with the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR §743.13(b)), some roles at Intuitive Surgical may be subject to U.S. export controls for prospective employeeswho are nationals from countries currently on embargo or sanctions status.

Certain information you provide as part of the application will be used for purposes of determining whether Intuitive Surgical will need to (i) obtain an export license from the U.S. Government on your behalf (note: the government’s licensing process can take 3 to 6+ months) or (ii) implement a Technology Control Plan (“TCP”) (note: typically adds 2 weeks to the hiring process).

For any Intuitive role subject to export controls, final offers are contingent upon obtaining an approved export license and/or an executed TCP prior to the prospective employee’sstart date, which may or may not be flexible, and within a timeframe that does not unreasonably impede the hiring need. If applicable, candidates will be notified and instructed on any requirements for these purposes.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.

Preference will be given to qualified candidates who do not reside, or plan to reside, in Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, or Tennessee.

This position may be filled at a different job level than listed here depending
business need and/or on the selected candidate’s experience, knowledge and skills.
Compensation will be based primarily on the job level at which the role is filled and the
candidate’s qualifications, consistent with applicable law.

We provide market‑competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role, as actual pay will be determined based on several factors, including experience, skills, and qualifications. The target compensation ranges are listed.