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What if you could shape the global future of HR technology at BAM? As Manager HR Technology, you define and drive the strategy for BAM’s HR technology landscape, creating an integrated digital experience for employees across the organization. By connecting technology, data and business needs, you enable smarter decision-making, streamline HR processes and accelerate innovation, including the adoption of AI within HR.

Make it happen As Manager HR Technology, you are responsible for the strategy, governance and continuous development of BAM’s global HR technology landscape. You set the direction and translate this into concrete priorities, implementations and improvements. Reporting to the Director People Strategy & Transformation Group, you work closely with HR, IT and the business to standardize platforms and processes and create transparency across BAM’s HR technology landscape.

• Set and drive the global HR Technology strategy, vision and roadmap in line with BAM’s HR and corporate strategy;
• Lead the AI implementation and adoption agenda within HR, aligned with BAM’s broader AI agenda;
• Manage and continuously improve BAM-standard HR platforms and Guard Rail systems, including SAP SuccessFactors and Avature;
• Map the global HR systems landscape and associated costs, driving harmonization, standardization, centralization and automation;
• Partner with HR and IT to select, implement and continuously improve an integrated technology landscape that enhances the employee experience;
• Build strong relationships with IT, Finance, HR Directors, Centres of Expertise and HRS NL and UK&I to turn strategic priorities into results;
• Create business cases for HR technology investments and manage budgets, vendors, contracts, service levels and escalations;
• Lead complex transformation and change initiatives and drive adoption of new technologies and ways of working;
• Stay ahead of developments in HR technology, data, analytics and AI and translate relevant opportunities into solutions for BAM.

Your team You will be part of BAM Group’s People Strategy & Transformation organization and report to the Director People Strategy & Transformation Group. Within this role, you lead the HR Technology function and are responsible for developing the team and ensuring it is equipped to meet current and future business challenges.

You operate at the intersection of HR, technology, data and business transformation. Together with stakeholders across IT, Finance, HR Directors, Centres of Expertise and HRS NL and UK&I, you establish a consistent and future-proof HR technology landscape across BAM.

This is a highly visible role in which you combine strategic direction with operational execution. You create structure in a complex international stakeholder landscape, challenge technology and vendor proposals and turn BAM’s HR vision into solutions that improve the employee experience throughout the worker journey and lifecycle.

What We Offer At BAM, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of HR technology, data and AI across the organization. You will have significant influence on the global HR technology landscape and work with senior stakeholders to turn strategic ambitions into tangible improvements for employees.

In addition, we offer:

• A salary between €8,600 and €10,500 gross per month based on a 40-hour working week, aligned with your knowledge and experience;
• Attractive secondary benefits in accordance with the Construction & Infrastructure Collective Labour Agreement;
• A laptop, iPhone and an appropriate mobility package;
• Extensive development opportunities through BAM Learning and external training programmes;
• A strategic and executive role with direct influence on BAM’s global HR technology, data and transformation agenda.

What You Bring You are a strategic and hands-on leader who can translate a clear HR technology vision into concrete decisions and execution. You are comfortable navigating a complex international organization, influencing stakeholders without formal authority and challenging both internal teams and external vendors. Most importantly, you have the drive to turn complex transformations into tangible results.

• A master’s degree or equivalent in Human Resources, Business, Technology, Organization Development or a related field;
• Significant experience in HR technology, HR operations or digital transformation, preferably within an international and complex organization;
• Proven experience defining and delivering an HR technology strategy, vision and roadmap;
• Experience with global cloud-based HR systems and complex HRIS implementations; experience with SAP SuccessFactors is a strong advantage;
• Strong understanding of integrations and underlying data flows;
• A strong process-oriented mindset with the ability to harmonize, standardize, simplify and automate HR processes;
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to align HR, IT and business stakeholders around shared priorities;
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex change and implementation projects and drive adoption across the organization;
• Experience managing budgets, external vendors, contracts and negotiations;
• Strong technological judgement and the ability to critically assess systems, integrations, data solutions and opportunities related to AI;
• A pragmatic, solution-oriented approach and the ability to move from strategy to execution;
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to operate effectively at senior stakeholder level.

About BAM At BAM, we believe everyone should have the opportunity to bring out the best in themselves. We are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels valued. That is why we welcome people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. This includes differences in culture, religion, gender identity, physical and mental abilities, and much more.

The recruitmentprocess Interested? Apply via the “Apply” button and leave your details. Our recruiter, Stef Kerstens, would be happy to get in touch with you.

Do you have any questions? Feel free to call, email or message Stef via +31 6 15850069 or [email protected].

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