Manager, SAP SuccessFactors Platform

Sophos

SAP SuccessFactors Platform Manager owning HR platform delivery, governance, and improvement at Sophos. Leading distributed teams and scalable HR technology for a global cybersecurity company.

Posted 8/19/2026full-timeRemote • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in SAP SuccessFactors platform administration, configuration, and governance, with a strong focus on delivering HR technology projects end-to-end. Proven ability to collaborate with senior HR stakeholders and implement Agile methodologies for continuous improvement and effective project delivery.

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SAP SuccessFactors AdministrationEnd-to-End Project DeliveryAgile Delivery MethodologiesStakeholder ManagementHR Technology Governance

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Hard Skills

SAP SuccessFactors ConfigurationRelease ManagementIntegrationsData Quality ManagementCompliance ControlsRole-Based PermissionsContinuous ImprovementRisk ManagementBudget ControlBacklog Management

Soft Skills

Influencing DecisionsChallenging AssumptionsCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

AI for AnalysisAgile Tools

Industry Keywords

HR TechnologyData PrivacySecurityAudit ControlsService Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own delivery, operation, governance, and continuous improvement of the SAP SuccessFactors platform
Mature the HR technology operating model, including governance, release management, support processes, data quality, service ownership, and continuous improvement
Manage a SuccessFactors development team of 4–6 individual contributors across Manila and the UK
Oversee new module delivery, enhancements, integrations, releases, and business-as-usual support
Drive end-to-end project delivery, including scope, planning, execution, reporting, risks, issues, timelines, and budgets
Oversee SuccessFactors configuration, testing, deployment, role-based permissions, integrations, data quality, and compliance controls
Partner with HR and business stakeholders to capture requirements and translate needs into scalable technology solutions
Translate HR strategy into a practical technology roadmap
Facilitate Agile delivery through backlog prioritization, sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews, retrospectives, and progress reporting
Use AI across analysis, planning, documentation, testing, stakeholder communication, automation, and continuous improvement
Support other HR technology platforms where required
Shape solutions with HR and delivery teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Significant hands-on SAP SuccessFactors experience, including platform administration, configuration, support, governance, release management, integrations, role-based permissions, and continuous improvement in a complex organisation
Proven experience delivering HR technology projects end to end, including planning, stakeholder management, risk management, reporting, and budget control
Experience working in Agile delivery environments, including backlog management, work prioritization, delivery ceremonies, and business-value focus
Ability to work with senior HR stakeholders, challenge assumptions, influence decisions, and recommend better approaches
Good understanding of HR processes, data privacy, security, audit controls, compliance, and service management principles
A degree in Information Technology, Business, Human Resources, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience
Legal authorization to work in the jurisdiction where the position is posted without requiring employer sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote-first working model
Employee-led diversity and inclusion networks
Annual charity and fundraising initiatives
Volunteer days
Global employee sustainability initiatives
Global fitness and trivia competitions
Global wellbeing days
Monthly wellbeing webinars and training
Recruitment and selection process adjustments for accessibility