Senior HR Systems Architecture & Process Optimization Manager

Sonatype is the software supply chain security company. We provide the world’s best end-to-end software supply chain security solution, combining the only proactive protection against malicious open source, the only enterprise grade SBOM management and the leading open source dependency management platform. This empowers enterprises to create and maintain secure, quality, and innovative software at scale.

As founders of Nexus Repository and stewards of Maven Central, the world’s largest repository of Java open-source software, we are software pioneers and our open source expertise is unmatched. We empower innovation with an unparalleled commitment to build faster, safer software and harness AI and data intelligence to mitigate risk, maximize efficiencies, and drive powerful software development.

More than 2,000 organizations, including 70% of the Fortune 100 and 15 million software developers, rely on Sonatype to optimize their software supply chains.

The Senior HR Systems Architecture & Process Optimization Manager is responsible for designing, optimizing, and governing Sonatype's People technology ecosystem to create a scalable, AI-enabled operating model for the future. This role serves as the strategic owner of HR systems architecture, business process design, system integrations, workflow automation, and technology roadmap execution. Working closely with People Operations, IT, Security, Finance, and business leaders, this position ensures People systems support a seamless employee experience while enabling organizational scale. The role will lead Sonatype's HR technology transformation initiatives, including HR platform consolidation, AI-enabled workflow redesign, system implementation projects, vendor management, and continuous process improvement. While maintaining strong data governance practices, the role partners with the People Analytics function to ensure systems produce accurate, reliable, and accessible workforce data for business decision-making.

HR Technology Strategy & Systems Architecture Own the strategic roadmap for the People technology ecosystem.

Serve as primary business owner for HR systems including HRIS, ATS, Performance, Learning, Compensation, and related platforms.

Design scalable system architecture that supports business growth, global expansion, and operational excellence.

Lead system implementations, upgrades, integrations, and vendor relationships.

Evaluate emerging HR technologies and recommend solutions that improve efficiency, employee experience, and organizational capability.

Partner with IT to establish integration architecture, security standards, governance, and ongoing platform performance.

HR Process Architecture & Operational Excellence Lead end-to-end redesign of core People processes to improve efficiency, consistency, and employee experience.

Standardize global HR processes and operating procedures across the employee lifecycle.

Eliminate manual work through workflow redesign, automation, and self-service capabilities.

Document future-state business processes and ensure alignment across HR, Finance, IT, and business stakeholders.

Identify continuous improvement opportunities through Lean process thinking and operational metrics.

HR Technology Transformation Lead the execution of Sonatype's People technology transformation strategy, including:

HR technology consolidation

Platform rationalization

Workflow redesign

System migration planning

Vendor transitions

User acceptance testing

Change management

Production readiness

Partner with functional leaders to ensure successful implementation while minimizing operational disruption.

AI & Intelligent Automation Identify opportunities to leverage AI throughout People Operations.

Design AI-enabled workflows that reduce manual effort and improve employee and manager self-service.

Partner with IT, Security, and Legal to establish responsible AI governance within People systems.

Evaluate emerging AI capabilities and recommend adoption where they create measurable business value.

Champion AI literacy and responsible use across the HR organization.

Data Governance & Reporting Support Establish governance standards for HR data integrity, system configuration, and master data management.

Ensure systems produce accurate, consistent, and auditable workforce data.

Partner with the People Analytics function to support dashboard development, reporting, and executive insights.

Provide ad hoc analysis and reporting support for strategic projects as needed.

Qualifications Experience

7+ years leading HRIS, HR technology, systems architecture, or People Operations transformation

Demonstrated experience leading enterprise HR technology implementations and system migrations

Experience redesigning end-to-end HR processes

Strong knowledge of HRIS architecture, integrations, APIs, and data governance

Experience managing external technology vendors and implementation partners

Experience leveraging AI and automation technologies within HR

Experience with Rippling, ADP, Lever, 15Five, or comparable enterprise HR platforms preferred

Must be fluent in English, with strong written and communication skills.

Capabilities

Systems thinking and process design

Change management

Cross-functional influence

Project and program management

Business process mapping

Workflow automation

Vendor management

AI adoption and governance

Data governance

Executive communication

Things that we are proud of 2024 Built In Best Places to Work: Sonatype was named to the Washington DC 100 Best Places to Work list.

• European Enterprise Awards 2023: Sonatype has been named a winner of the European Enterprise Awards in the Best Enterprise SaaS Provider
• Constellation AST Shortlist: Sonatype has been listed on the Constellation Shortlist for Application Security Testing for 2024

• Data Breakthrough Awards: Sonatype was announced as a 2024 winner in the "Open-Source Data Solution of the Year"
• SD Times: Best in Show Security

• Fast Company Best Workplaces for Innovators 2024
• The Herd Top 100 Private Software Companies 2024

• 2023 Leader in Forrester-Wave for Software Compensation Analysis
• 2023 Gartner's Magic Quadrant

• Company Wellness Week - We shut down company operations for a week to enable all employees to spend time pursuing personal growth and enjoying much needed and deserved rest.
• Diversity & Inclusion Working Groups

• Parental Leave Policy
• Paid Volunteer Time Off (VTO)

At Sonatype, we value diversity and inclusivity. We offer perks such as parental leave, diversity and inclusion working groups, and flexible working practices to allow our employees to show up as their whole selves. We are an equal-opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please do not hesitate to let us know.