Job Title: People and Culture Technology Roadmap Program Manager
Location: Location: Cambridge, MA or Bridgewater / Morristown, NJ
About the Job
Ready to push the limits of what's possible? Join Sanofi in one of our corporate functions and you can play a vital part in the performance of our entire business while helping to make an impact on millions around the world.
Sanofi is seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking People & Culture Technology Roadmap Program Manager to drive strategic alignment and operational excellence across our global HR technology landscape. This is a transversal leadership role that collaborates closely with each of the Technology Strategy Portfolio Leaders across HCM Core, Talent, Learning, Reward & Performance, Payroll/Time2Pay, and Real Estate/Workplace.
The Program Manager will ensure the seamless integration of our technology roadmap into the organization's broader objectives, focusing on budget planning, resource allocation, and execution prioritization. Your expertise in planning, stakeholder engagement, and technology portfolio management will be essential in shaping the future of our People & Culture technology ecosystem.
We are an innovative global healthcare company with one purpose: to chase the miracles of science to improve people's lives. We're also a company where you can flourish and grow your career, with countless opportunities to explore, make connections with people, and stretch the limits of what you thought was possible. Ready to get started?
Main Responsibilities
Strategic Planning and Budget Management:
Lead the development of pro-forma total cost of ownership (TCO) plans for the HR technology stack.
Capture build budget wish lists from portfolio leaders, consolidating and aligning these with overarching business objectives.
Support strategic financial planning by providing accurate forecasting and scenario analysis.
Roadmap and Backlog Prioritization:
Facilitate quarterly and annual backlog prioritization sessions, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
Identify and address interdependencies between teams and projects to optimize roadmap execution.
Program Execution and Documentation:
Establish robust documentation practices for the strategic technology roadmap, leveraging tools like MS Project, JIRA, and other collaboration platforms.
Provide clear, actionable updates to stakeholders on progress, risks, and milestones.
Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement:
Act as a liaison between Technology Strategy Portfolio Leaders, the CoE's, People Services, People Excellence and the Digital Delivery & Operations Product Line Managers ensuring consistency and cohesion in roadmap execution.
Build strong relationships across People & Culture teams, IT, Finance, and external vendors.
About You
Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor's degree in Business, Technology, Human Resources, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
10+ years of experience in program management, HR technology, or strategic planning roles.
Strong understanding of HR technology ecosystems, including HCM, Payroll, Talent Management, and Workforce Planning tools.
Proven experience in budgeting, financial forecasting, and TCO analysis.
Expertise in project management methodologies and tools (e.g., MS Project, Agile, JIRA, Confluence).
Experience facilitating cross-functional collaboration in global, matrixed organizations.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage complex interdependencies.
Core Skills
Exceptional organizational and planning capabilities with a proactive approach to risk management.
Advanced communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with competing priorities.
Proficiency in collaboration tools and a willingness to drive innovation in documentation and workflow practices.
Why Choose Us?
Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.
Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it's through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.
Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.
Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks' gender-neutral parental leave.
Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.
