HCM Technology & Data Transformation Director

Guidehouse; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Mobility Stipend

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking an experienced HCM Data & Technology Transformation Director to lead strategy, governance, architecture, migration, and technical delivery of large-scale HCM modernization programs. This executive role aligns business objectives, data strategy, and program execution for long-term success, advising senior client executives and leading multidisciplinary teams through complex change.

The ideal candidate has deep expertise in enterprise HCM transformation, data governance,

Qualifications

• Must have 10+ years in technology, data, ERP, HR technology, or digital-transformation consulting.
• 5+ years leading complex HCM, ERP, HRIS, data migration, or enterprise integration programs.
• Experience guiding senior client relationships and multidisciplinary teams.
• Proven ability to develop data migration, governance, or modernization strategies.
• Strong knowledge of APIs, middleware, ETL, and real-time integration patterns.
• Experience with federal/public-sector clients or complex government programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead HCM data and technology workstreams, accountable for data, architecture, integration, testing, security, and readiness.
• Advise client executives, HR leaders, technology stakeholders, and program leadership as a trusted advisor.
• Develop and execute integrated data and technology strategies aligned to transformation objectives.
• Establish governance, delivery plans, risk management, quality controls, and executive reporting.
• Mentor and develop cross-functional teams of architects, consultants, analysts, and specialists.
• Oversee data migration, profiling, cleansing, validation, and cutover readiness.
• Direct enterprise data architecture and integration with payroll, finance, identity management, and more.
• Ensure security, privacy, scalability, performance, and operational support in all solutions.
• Lead testing, deployment readiness, and production cutover activities; manage governance and documentation.

Job description

Guidehouse is seeking an experienced HCM Data & Technology Transformation Director to lead strategy, governance, architecture, migration, and technical delivery of large-scale HCM modernization programs. This executive role aligns business objectives, data strategy, and program execution for long-term success, advising senior client executives and leading multidisciplinary teams through complex change.

The ideal candidate has deep expertise in enterprise HCM transformation, data governance,