Senior Director Technical Product Owner – SAP SuccessFactors (Compensation, Performance and Reward

NTT; Johannesburg; Remote; ZAR 1 500 000 - 2 000 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology services provider based in Johannesburg is looking for a Senior Director Technical Product Owner to bridge business needs and technical implementations regarding SAP SuccessFactors. The successful candidate will engage with vendors and guide technical teams to ensure solutions align with business objectives. An excellent opportunity for those with strong strategic thinking skills in a remote working environment.

Benefits

Opportunity to shape reward technology strategy

Collaborative culture with global initiatives

Qualifications

• Proven experience with SAP SuccessFactors, particularly in Compensation Management.
• Strong understanding of compensation and reward strategies.
• Ability to translate complex business needs into technical specifications.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the link between business stakeholders and technical teams.
• Act as a trusted advisor and drive strategic thinking around compensation.
• Provide guidance to technical teams during SAP SuccessFactors implementations.

Skills

SAP SuccessFactors

Compensation Management

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Make an impact with NTT DATA

Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion – it’s a place where you can grow, belong and thrive.

Your day at NTT DATA We are seeking a Senior Director Technical Product Owner (PO) with a strong background in SAP SuccessFactors Compensation, Performance and Reward and a broad understanding of compensation and reward strategies. This role acts as a strategic translator, bridging business requirements and technical implementations. The ideal candidate will engage with technology vendors and guide technical teams, ensuring solutions align with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities :

• Serve as the link between business stakeholders and technical implementation teams, translating business needs into actionable vision and delivery roadmap.
• Act as trusted technical advisor to the business and drive strategic thinking around compensation, performance and reward solutions and ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
• Act as liaison with vendor teams to understand product strategy and translating business needs into actionable technical requirements.
• Provide exploration and guidance to technical teams during implementation phases on SAP SuccessFactors.
• Maintain a broad understanding of payroll, compensation, reward and performance processes

Required Skills & Experience :

• Proven experience with SAP SuccessFactors, specifically in Compensation Management, Variable Pay and Performance & Goals or related modules.
• Strong understanding of compensation and reward strategies, benefits, and incentive programs.
• Ability to translate complex business requirements into technical specifications.
• Solid technical acumen with strong knowledge of SSF solutions
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to guide and influence technical teams.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Experience working with technology vendors in compensation and reward domain.
• Experience of large scale technology transformation projects
• Previous experience in a Product Owner or similar role within HR technology.

What We Offer :

• Opportunity to shape reward technology strategy in a dynamic environment.
• Collaborative culture with exposure to global HR technology initiatives.

Workplace type : Remote Working

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30+ billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world’s leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. Our consulting and industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

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