Vice President Talent Digital Transformation
Abu Dhabi
Overview
We are supporting a leading organisation in Abu Dhabi on the search for a Vice President Talent Digital Transformation.
This is a senior leadership role responsible for driving the digital strategy, integration, and optimisation of HR (People & Culture) technology platforms, ensuring they are aligned to business objectives and deliver a best-in-class employee experience.
You will act as the key bridge between HR and Technology, shaping the future of digital HR through automation, data, and AI-led initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
P&C Technology Leadership & Transformation
- Define and lead the strategy, integration, and management of core HR systems (e.g., Oracle Fusion, Workday, SuccessFactors, etc.)
- Drive digital transformation across the HR lifecycle, including automation and self-service capabilities
- Identify opportunities to enhance employee experience through AI, dashboards, and digital tools
- Own vendor selection, management, and platform optimisation
- Track and measure transformation success through KPIs (adoption, efficiency, user satisfaction)
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner closely with Technology, Digital, and Data teams to align HR systems with enterprise architecture
- Work with analytics teams to ensure clean, structured, and actionable data
- Act as the key interface between business stakeholders and technical teams
- Champion adoption of digital tools across HR and wider business functions
Key Requirements
- 10+ years experience in technology / systems management
- Minimum 5 years within HR technology or digital transformation roles
- Proven experience with enterprise HR systems (Oracle Fusion, Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, etc.)
- Strong track record in HR process digitisation and transformation initiatives
- Experience working closely with IT / Digital teams in large-scale environments
Skills & Profile
- Deep understanding of HR technology ecosystems and integrations
- Strong commercial and data-driven mindset
- Excellent stakeholder management and leadership capabilities
- Ability to operate at both strategic and hands-on levels
- Experience within large or fast-growing organisations is highly advantageous
