Product Line Analyst - SuccessFactors Compensation and Reward

NTT; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology services innovator is seeking a Product Line Analyst for SAP SuccessFactors. This remote role involves managing the full lifecycle of compensation-related products, ensuring solutions are scalable and aligned with business goals. The ideal candidate has deep HR technology experience and proven product management skills. Join a diverse team focused on innovation and making a positive impact on clients and society.

Qualifications

• Deep functional and technical knowledge of Compensation and Variable Pay modules.
• Experience with Integration Center, APIs, and CI/CD pipelines.
• SAP Certified Associate - Implementation Consultant is required.

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve product vision and roadmap for Compensation and Rewards offerings.
• Own the end-to-end lifecycle of the product portfolio.
• Oversee configuration and implementation of SAP SuccessFactors modules.
• Partner with stakeholders to gather requirements and validate solutions.

Skills

Product management leadership

Collaboration

Technical knowledge of Compensation modules

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field

Tools

SAP SuccessFactors

APIs

Job description

Overview

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Your day at NTT DATA The Product Line Analyst for SAP SuccessFactors Compensation & Rewards is a lead role responsible for managing the full lifecycle of compensation-related products and services within the SAP SuccessFactors suite. This includes Compensation Planning, Variable Pay, and Reward & Recognition modules. The role combines deep domain expertise in HR technology with product management leadership to ensure solutions are market-relevant, scalable, and aligned with organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Product Leadership: Define and evolve the product vision and roadmap for Compensation and Rewards offerings. Align product strategy with global HR and business objectives, ensuring relevance across geographies and market segments. Lead the analysis of market trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape to identify product opportunities.
• Product Lifecycle Management: Own the end-to-end lifecycle of the product portfolio, including enhancements, optimizations, and retirements. Define and manage the backlog of features and improvements based on client feedback, market shifts, and internal strategy. Establish and evaluate Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) for new features or services to support go/no-go decisions.
• Delivery & Execution: Oversee the configuration and implementation of SAP SuccessFactors Compensation and Variable Pay modules. Ensure technical feasibility, compliance, and scalability of solutions across business units. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, timely releases.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Partner with HR leaders, IT, finance, and external consultants to gather requirements and validate solutions. Communicate product strategy, updates, and performance metrics to senior stakeholders. Conduct win-loss reviews and analyze product performance across short, medium, and long-term horizons.
• Team & Resource Management: Mentor a team of developers or service support specialists. Ensure appropriate resource allocation and capability development to support product delivery and innovation.
• Knowledge and Attributes: Deep functional and technical knowledge of the Compensation and Variable Pay modules, including configuration of templates, guidelines, eligibility rules, and pay components. Experience with Integration Center, APIs and SAP BTP, and CI/CD pipelines to automate data flows between SuccessFactors and other systems (e.g., payroll, finance). Ability to rapidly form and execute solutions to challenges. A collaborative mindset with a focus on cross-functional teamwork. Product-orientated experience for a holistic view of driving business outcomes. SAP Certified Associate - Implementation Consultant: SAP SuccessFactors Variable Pay. Possesses strategic thinking skills with sound presentation and public speaking abilities. Extended problem analysis and solution formulation capabilities. Excellent verbal and written communication ability. Demonstrate a sound understanding of the technologies related to product areas. Extended understanding of the product’s functionality and capability. Displays an astute mind-set with critical thinking ability.

Academic Qualifications and Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Information Technology or Computer Science or Business or related field.
• SAP Certified Associate - Implementation Consultant: SAP SuccessFactors Variable Pay
• Relevant certifications such as Scaled Agile and ITIL are beneficial

Required experience

• Extended experience in a similar position, preferably gained within a global technology services organization.
• Extended experience gained within the technology industry.
• Extended track record managing the implementation new products or product lines.

Workplace type: Remote Working

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30+ billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long-term success. We invest over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure, and connectivity. We are also one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group and headquartered in Tokyo.

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