IT Applications Portfolio Director, HR Systems
Apply NowCompany: Black & Veatch
Location: Overland Park, KS 66212
Description:
Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.
As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.
Company : Black & Veatch Corporation
Req Id : 108423
Opportunity Type : Staff
Relocation eligible : Yes
Full time/Part time : Full-Time
Project Only Hire : No
Visa Sponsorship Available: No
Why Black & Veatch
Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity's biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1.
Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.
The Opportunity
As an IT Application Portfolio Director, you will have the opportunity to be responsible for overseeing the management and optimization of our organization's application portfolio for Human Resource Systems.
Your role will involve defining and implementing strategies to align our applications with business goals, optimizing costs, and ensuring efficient utilization of IT resources. By staying abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, you will influence evaluation and prioritization of application investments. Additionally, this pivotal role involves managing and overseeing technology aspects of a platform migration from PeopleSoft, and related systems, to Oracle Fusion Cloud HCM.
This role works closely with business stakeholders such as our Director of Human Resource Systems and Director of People Analytics & HR Digital.
The Team
Black & Veatch's Business Enablement consists of critical groups that help enable the organizations people, projects, and businesses to be as successful as possible. Functions in this group include Digital & Information Technology, Global Finance, Global Human Resources, Legal, Risk Management, and Government Affairs and Real Estate and Building Services
Key Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.
Preferred Qualifications
Work Environment/Physical Demands
Normal office environment with a hybrid work schedule: 3 days in office and 2 days remote
Salary Plan
ITS: Information Technology Service
Job Grade
008
Black & Veatch endeavors to make www.bv.com/careers accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process because of a disability, please contact the Employee Relations Department at +1-913-359-1622 or via our accommodations request form. This contact information is for disability accommodation requests only; you may not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications. General inquiries about the status of applications will not be returned.
Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy.
Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.
To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.
A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.
We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership.
By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.
BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) affirmative action laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.
For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here. If you'd like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here and here.
Notice to External Search Firms: Black & Veatch does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. Black & Veatch Talent Acquisition engages with search firms directly for hiring needs.
As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.
Company : Black & Veatch Corporation
Req Id : 108423
Opportunity Type : Staff
Relocation eligible : Yes
Full time/Part time : Full-Time
Project Only Hire : No
Visa Sponsorship Available: No
Why Black & Veatch
Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity's biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1.
Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.
The Opportunity
As an IT Application Portfolio Director, you will have the opportunity to be responsible for overseeing the management and optimization of our organization's application portfolio for Human Resource Systems.
Your role will involve defining and implementing strategies to align our applications with business goals, optimizing costs, and ensuring efficient utilization of IT resources. By staying abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, you will influence evaluation and prioritization of application investments. Additionally, this pivotal role involves managing and overseeing technology aspects of a platform migration from PeopleSoft, and related systems, to Oracle Fusion Cloud HCM.
This role works closely with business stakeholders such as our Director of Human Resource Systems and Director of People Analytics & HR Digital.
The Team
Black & Veatch's Business Enablement consists of critical groups that help enable the organizations people, projects, and businesses to be as successful as possible. Functions in this group include Digital & Information Technology, Global Finance, Global Human Resources, Legal, Risk Management, and Government Affairs and Real Estate and Building Services
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain the organization's technology portfolio strategy and roadmap in alignment with business goals.
- Partner with business on alignment between technology initiatives and business objectives for HR & Payroll solutions.
- Lead the IT service delivery and technical application support for all HR Business Systems, ensuring optimal performance and IT employee experience.
- Manage vendors and third-party service providers to deliver system upgrades, patches, and technical support to optimize delivery of IT technical services and ensure stakeholder satisfaction.
- Ensure the development and maintenance of technology system documentation, including configuration, processes, and procedures.
- Assess and influence IT resources needs for projects including in or impacting the portfolio.
- Oversee technology aspects of a platform migration from PeopleSoft and other systems to Oracle Fusion Cloud HCM, including planning, execution, and post-implementation support.
- Manage a team of IT professionals, providing guidance, mentorship, and development opportunities.
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards, maintaining the security and integrity of HR data.
- Monitor system performance and address issues promptly to minimize disruption to HR operations.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree. 15+ years of experience
- All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.
All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.
Preferred Qualifications
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in IT management, with at least 3 years in a leadership role focusing on HR systems and applications.
- Proven experience with platform migrations, particularly from PeopleSoft to Oracle Fusion Cloud HCM.
- Strong management skills, with the ability to lead complex projects and meet deadlines.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- In-depth knowledge of HR processes and systems, with a focus on enterprise-level solutions.
- Experience managing and developing IT teams.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of data security and compliance standards related to HR information.
- Experience with cloud-based HR systems and technologies.
- Certifications: Relevant certifications such as ITIL, COBIT, PMP, or similar are highly desirable
- Familiarity with agile methodologies and practices.
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field. A master's degree is preferred.
Work Environment/Physical Demands
Normal office environment with a hybrid work schedule: 3 days in office and 2 days remote
Salary Plan
ITS: Information Technology Service
Job Grade
008
Black & Veatch endeavors to make www.bv.com/careers accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process because of a disability, please contact the Employee Relations Department at +1-913-359-1622 or via our accommodations request form. This contact information is for disability accommodation requests only; you may not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications. General inquiries about the status of applications will not be returned.
Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy.
Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.
To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.
A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.
We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership.
By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.
BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) affirmative action laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.
For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here. If you'd like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here and here.
Notice to External Search Firms: Black & Veatch does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. Black & Veatch Talent Acquisition engages with search firms directly for hiring needs.