SHI International Corp. · 1 month ago
IT Director - HRIS Program
Austin, TX USA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$170K/yr - $220K/yr
10+ years expSHI International Corp. is a global provider of IT solutions and services, seeking a Program Director to lead the IT side of their HRIS program. This role is responsible for the end-to-end delivery of the Workday migration and requires collaboration with HR leadership and cross-functional IT teams.
HardwareInformation TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
Own program delivery for IT across phases (Plan, Architect & Configure, Test, Deploy, and Hypercare), driving outcomes, quality, and readiness for go-live(s)
Serve as the strategic advisor to executive leaders, HR leadership, SteerCo, and project teams—bringing clear recommendations and facilitating timely decisions
Establish and run program governance (SteerCo/Program Leadership/Core & Execution teams), aligning priorities, budgets, and scope across HR and IT
Lead multi-disciplinary IT teams (internal staff, SI partners, and vendors), ensuring resourcing, velocity, and on-time, high-quality delivery
Plan and execute integrated project plans with milestones, billing gates, and critical dependencies (data conversion, integrations, reporting, security, and access)
Manage scope and change control; create and drive change requests with clear impacts to timeline, cost, and value
Own program financials (forecast, actuals, variance), ensuring milestone attainment and overall project profitability
Partner with HR leadership to confirm process and configuration decisions, coordinating Workday tenant activities and Customer Confirmation/testing cycles
Coordinate integration strategy across HRIS and adjacent systems (e.g., iCIMS, payroll, benefits, identity), overseeing design, build, and cutover
Drive risk/issue management with actionable mitigation and escalation pathways; maintain a visible RAID log and ensure SteerCo clarity on trade-offs
Lead stakeholder communication (executive readouts, status, decisions, and impacts) with crisp, outcome-oriented messaging
Contribute to process improvement and mentor program and project managers across IT Transformation
Continuous Improvement: Can lead others in identifying and implementing major improvements and proactively drive continuous improvement across the organization
Change Management: Can lead and model exceptional change management at all levels of the organization, can develop and implement change management strategies, and can coach others to improve their change management skills
Business Acumen: Can provide strategic guidance and insights to drive overall business success
Leadership: Can lead strategic team initiatives, inspire others to take leadership roles, and foster a culture of shared responsibility and continuous improvement
Communication: Can lead and model exceptional communication at all levels of the organization, develop and implement communication strategies, and coach others to improve their communication skills
Problem-Solving: Can lead strategic problem-solving initiatives, inspire others to improve their problem-solving skills, and foster a culture of proactive problem-solving
Innovation: Can proactively lead organizational adaptability, inspire creativity, and foster a culture of continuous improvement
Digital Acumen: Can lead strategic digital initiatives, inspire others to improve their digital acumen, and foster a culture of continuous digital improvement
Risk Management: Can inspire and encourage others to take calculated risks, fostering a culture of innovation and adaptability
Collaboration: Can lead complex team projects, inspire others to collaborate effectively, and foster a culture of mutual respect and shared purpose
Strategic Implementation: Can lead the development and execution of comprehensive strategic plans, inspire and guide teams, and drive organizational change to achieve strategic objectives
Qualification
Required
10+ years of IT program management and 10+ years in IT delivery/operations, leading large, complex software implementations
Demonstrated ability to assemble and lead cross-functional teams and vendors/SIs to deliver enterprise programs
Mastery of scope, schedule, budget, and risk management, with strong follow-up and accountability
Proficiency with Agile and Waterfall methodologies; comfortable operating in hybrid frameworks
Executive-caliber communication—able to simplify complex topics and influence decisions across HR and IT
Advanced financial acumen and data-driven decision-making for program optimization
MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Ability to travel to SHI, Partner, and Customer Events
Ability to travel 25%
Understanding of IT industry trends and dynamics, ensuring continuous learning and staying ahead of market shifts
Skilled in strategic planning and implementation, aligning with the responsibility of developing and implementing strategic plans to achieve organizational goals
Ability to identify and mitigate risks, aligning with the responsibility of safeguarding the organization's operations and reputation
Proficiency in building and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders to drive strategic initiatives and organizational success
The expertise in leveraging cloud-based platforms and services to build, deploy, and manage applications and data on the internet
The expertise in protecting systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data
Preferred
Workday implementation leadership across phases (Architect & Configure, Unit Testing, E2E, Deploy, Hypercare) with partner coordination (e.g., EY/CrossVue)
Experience delivering Workday modules such as Core HCM, Recruiting, Compensation, Time Tracking, Benefits, Talent, and Learning, plus Success Plan and Cloud Connects
Integration leadership spanning HRIS and enterprise systems (e.g., iCIMS, payroll, benefits, identity, analytics/BI), including cutover planning and hypercare
Understanding of IT landscapes that commonly interface with HRIS (e.g., D365, data platforms, security, identity, DR) and how to align them during migration
Benefits
Health, wellness, and financial benefits to offer peace of mind to you and your family.
Medical
Vision
Dental
401K
Flexible spending
Company
SHI International Corp.
Think of SHI as your personal technology concierge.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Thai Lee
President and CEO
Dave Gruver
Field Chief Technology Officer
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