About this Senior HR Systems Architecture & Process Optimization Manager role at Sonatype
The Senior HR Systems Architecture & Process Optimization Manager is responsible for designing, optimizing, and governing Sonatype's People technology ecosystem to create a scalable, AI-enabled operating model for the future.
This role serves as the strategic owner of HR systems architecture, business process design, system integrations, workflow automation, and technology roadmap execution. Working closely with People Operations, IT, Security, Finance, and business leaders, this position ensures People systems support a seamless employee experience while enabling organizational scale.
The role will lead Sonatype's HR technology transformation initiatives, including HR platform consolidation, AI-enabled workflow redesign, system implementation projects, vendor management, and continuous process improvement. While maintaining strong data governance practices, the role partners with the People Analytics function to ensure systems produce accurate, reliable, and accessible workforce data for business decision-making.
HR Technology Strategy & Systems Architecture
Own the strategic roadmap for the People technology ecosystem.
Serve as primary business owner for HR systems including HRIS, ATS, Performance, Learning, Compensation, and related platforms.
Design scalable system architecture that supports business growth, global expansion, and operational excellence.
Lead system implementations, upgrades, integrations, and vendor relationships.
Evaluate emerging HR technologies and recommend solutions that improve efficiency, employee experience, and organizational capability.
Partner with IT to establish integration architecture, security standards, governance, and ongoing platform performance.
HR Process Architecture & Operational Excellence
Lead end-to-end redesign of core People processes to improve efficiency, consistency, and employee experience.
Standardize global HR processes and operating procedures across the employee lifecycle.
Eliminate manual work through workflow redesign, automation, and self-service capabilities.
Document future-state business processes and ensure alignment across HR, Finance, IT, and business stakeholders.
Identify continuous improvement opportunities through Lean process thinking and operational metrics.
HR Technology Transformation
Lead the execution of Sonatype's People technology transformation strategy, including:
HR technology consolidation
Platform rationalization
Workflow redesign
System migration planning
Vendor transitions
User acceptance testing
Change management
Production readiness
Partner with functional leaders to ensure successful implementation while minimizing operational disruption.
AI & Intelligent Automation
Identify opportunities to leverage AI throughout People Operations.
Design AI-enabled workflows that reduce manual effort and improve employee and manager self-service.
Partner with IT, Security, and Legal to establish responsible AI governance within People systems.
Evaluate emerging AI capabilities and recommend adoption where they create measurable business value.
Champion AI literacy and responsible use across the HR organization.
Data Governance & Reporting Support
Establish governance standards for HR data integrity, system configuration, and master data management.
Ensure systems produce accurate, consistent, and auditable workforce data.
Partner with the People Analytics function to support dashboard development, reporting, and executive insights.
Provide ad hoc analysis and reporting support for strategic projects as needed.
Qualifications
Experience
7+ years leading HRIS, HR technology, systems architecture, or People Operations transformation
Demonstrated experience leading enterprise HR technology implementations and system migrations
Experience redesigning end-to-end HR processes
Strong knowledge of HRIS architecture, integrations, APIs, and data governance
Experience managing external technology vendors and implementation partners
Experience leveraging AI and automation technologies within HR
Experience with Rippling, ADP, Lever, 15Five, or comparable enterprise HR platforms preferred
Must be fluent in English, with strong written and communication skills.
Capabilities
Systems thinking and process design
Change management
Cross-functional influence
Project and program management
Business process mapping
Workflow automation
Vendor management
AI adoption and governance
Data governance
Executive communication
Things that we are proud of
2024 Built In Best Places to Work: Sonatype was named to the Washington DC 100 Best Places to Work list.
· European Enterprise Awards 2023: Sonatype has been named a winner of the European Enterprise Awards in the Best Enterprise SaaS Provider
· Constellation AST Shortlist: Sonatype has been listed on the Constellation Shortlist for Application Security Testing for 2024
· Data Breakthrough Awards: Sonatype was announced as a 2024 winner in the "Open-Source Data Solution of the Year"
· SD Times: Best in Show Security
· Fast Company Best Workplaces for Innovators 2024
· The Herd Top 100 Private Software Companies 2024
· 2023 Leader in Forrester-Wave for Software Compensation Analysis
· 2023 Gartner's Magic Quadrant
· Company Wellness Week - We shut down company operations for a week to enable all employees to spend time pursuing personal growth and enjoying much needed and deserved rest.
· Diversity & Inclusion Working Groups
· Parental Leave Policy
· Paid Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
