Manager, HR Technology – Recruiting & Journeys

Ford Motor Company

HR technology manager leading Ford’s Oracle Recruiting and Journeys platforms. Owning product roadmaps, analyst teams, system enhancements, and employee experience innovation.

Posted 9/3/2026full-timeDearborn • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $115,500 - $218,100 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Oracle Recruiting and Journeys, with a strong focus on product management, user experience design, and HR technology integration. Proven ability to lead teams, manage complex projects, and align product roadmaps with strategic organizational goals.

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Oracle Recruiting ExperienceProduct Management ExperienceAgile Delivery ExperienceTalent Acquisition ExpertiseTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

Product OwnerHR TechnologyUser Experience DesignBusiness Process DocumentationSystem Enhancement DesignData Protection ComplianceIntegration SupportPerformance EvaluationConfiguration TestingROI Analysis

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsProject PrioritizationStakeholder EngagementTeam SupportAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Oracle HCMEightfoldAgile MethodologiesDigital HR SystemsHR Analytics Tools

Industry Keywords

Talent ManagementEmployee JourneysOnboardingOffboardingData Privacy Regulations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Oracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish, own, and share the product vision and roadmap for Oracle Recruiting, Oracle Journeys, and similar technologies
Align product roadmaps with Ford’s strategic goals, innovate processes, and deliver exceptional user experiences
Maintain delivery plans, monitor progress, identify issues with stakeholders, and update HR leaders
Lead and support a team of analysts, including talent management responsibilities such as drafting goals and performance evaluations
Oversee analyst work in system enhancement design, configuration, testing, delivery, and maintenance
Own critical operational tasks as needed
Prioritize Talent Acquisition incidents, enhancements, and projects based on feasibility, risk, and ROI
Enhance and innovate employee journeys such as onboarding, leaves of absence, and offboarding
Partner with Oracle product teams to improve capabilities and influence the recruiting and journeys product roadmap
Engage in Oracle customer events, community forums, and advisory opportunities
Serve as lead interface with Digital HR and IT counterparts
Participate actively in agile ceremonies
Serve as subject matter expert for Oracle Recruiting and Journeys
Support complex projects involving integrations, security role definition, reporting, and user training
Ensure HCM system integrity and compliance with data protection and privacy regulations
Implement security measures to safeguard sensitive employee data

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree or commensurate work experience in Human Resources, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field
Minimum 5 years of work experience with a Master’s degree or 8 years of work experience with a Bachelor’s degree, in HR Technology or a related field
Minimum 7 years validated experience as a Product Owner in the HR Tech space
5+ years of proven hands-on Oracle Recruiting or Journeys experience
5+ years of proven management experience involving documentation of business processes, procedures and workflows
2+ years working with agile delivery teams
Prior experience working with Eightfold
Experience working as an Oracle HCM implementation partner is a plus
Experience supporting talent acquisition and identifying technology improvement opportunities
Experience analyzing business/employee needs, current market trends, and HR Tech systems
Experience designing exceptional user experiences
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to prioritize multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving organization
Product management experience overseeing the product development lifecycle
Legally authorized to work in the United States
Must work onsite four or more days per week

Benefits

Comp & perks

Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days
Paid parental leave
New parent ramp-up programs
Subsidized back-up child care
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
Fertility treatments
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members
Management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
Generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
Paid time off
Option to purchase additional vacation time