IT Product Owner – HR Systems Transformation Lead

A Global Automotive manufacturer is seeking an IT Product Owner – HR Systems Transformation Lead, who has strong expertise in HR Technology and HR Systems, to lead the strategy, implementation, improvement, and stable operation of enterprise HR systems.
The position sits within the Sales, Customer Service & Cross Functions IT organization, working with a seven-member corporate functions team covering HR, Procurement, Legal/Compliance, and Finance/Controlling.
This role acts as the bridge between HR business stakeholders, IT application and infrastructure teams, and external vendors, translating HR requirements into secure and scalable IT solutions.

Responsibilities:
- HR IT Product Ownership: Develop and manage the HR systems roadmap, priorities, investment proposals, operating policies, and continuous improvement initiatives aligned with HR strategy
- HR System Implementation: Lead HR application implementation, modernization, and migration from requirements and solution design through testing, data migration, training, go-live, and user adoption
- Group-Wide HR Transformation: Define group-common versus company-specific HR capabilities, align HR policies and processes with technology, and shape IT requirements for the future HR platform
- Operations & Service Management: Oversee HR systems support, incidents, changes, vendor delivery, service levels, escalation routes, and automation to improve stability and service quality
- Data Integration & Security: Coordinate HR master data quality, system interfaces, integrations, access management, privacy safeguards, compliance, and internal controls
- Stakeholder & Vendor Leadership: Work across HR, Procurement, Finance/Controlling, IT, business leaders, and implementation partners to resolve issues and deliver agreed outcomes
- AI & Digital Improvement: Identify practical HR use cases for AI, generative AI, and automation; assess solutions; and support training and change management for adoption

Required Skills:
- At least 3 years of IT project management or product management, with end-to-end delivery experience and ownership of progress, risks, costs, issues, and vendors
- HR functional knowledge in at least one area: employee/HR master data, organization management, recruitment, performance, workforce placement, time and attendance, or payroll
- Practical experience implementing, improving, migrating, or operating HR systems, including converting HR business requirements into technical and functional specifications
- Working knowledge of HR data management, data quality, master data, application interfaces, and integration methods such as APIs, ETL, and file-based transfers
- Understanding of HR data confidentiality, authorization/access management, information security, privacy, compliance, and internal controls
- Proven ability to coordinate cross-functional teams, resolve complex issues, document decisions, and communicate effectively in English

Why should you apply:
- Own meaningful HR technology initiatives at a major global commercial vehicle manufacturer
- Help shape the future HR systems and operating model across the Group
- Work alongside HR, global IT teams, and specialized technology partners on modernization, integration, and AI opportunities

Company Details:
A global automotive manufacturer with a strong presence in Japan and international markets. The company is advancing digital transformation across customer-facing systems, including CRM, Marketing, Sales, Customer Service, and Customer Experience.

Working Hours: 8:00–17:00 / 9:00–18:00, flexible working hours with no core time
Working Style: 3–4 days Work from Office, 1–2 days WFH allowed
Holidays: Annual holiday: 121 days. Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays based on company calendar, Paid holidays, Congratulatory and Condolence leave, Maternity leave, Nursing care leave, etc.
Services/Benefits: Commuting allowance, Mobile Work, Overtime allowance, Child allowance, Housing allowance, DC pension, etc.