VP Global People Intelligence & Digital Transformation (w/m/d)
Who We Are
Verve has created a more efficient and privacy-focused way to buy and monetize advertising. Verve is an ecosystem of demand and supply technologies fusing data, media, and technology together to deliver results and growth to both advertisers and publishers–no matter the screen or location, no matter who, what, or where a customer is. With 30 offices across the globe and with an eye on servicing forward-thinking advertising customers, Verve’s solutions are trusted by more than 90 of the United States’ top 100 advertisers, 4,000 publishers globally, and the world’s top demand-side platforms. Learn more at verve.com .
Who You Are
At Verve, we believe great people's decisions are built on great data. As our VP Global People Intelligence & Digital Transformation , you will establish and lead a global Center of Excellence that combines workforce planning, people analytics, HR technology and AI-driven innovation. This newly created leadership role sits at the intersection of People, Finance and Technology and will shape how we make workforce decisions across more than 1,000 employees in multiple countries. If you are passionate about transforming HR into a data-driven strategic function, this is an opportunity to build something from the ground up. You will build the intelligence layer of our global People organization by creating transparency around workforce planning, personnel costs, organizational effectiveness and business performance while modernizing our HR technology landscape. You will enable leaders to make smarter decisions through analytics, automation and AI.
What You Will Do
Workforce Planning & Financial Intelligence
Lead global workforce planning and headcount governance
Develop long-term FTE forecasting models
Own personnel cost planning and workforce budgeting
Partner closely with Finance to improve forecasting accuracy and workforce investment decisions
Build executive reporting for Board and Leadership
People Analytics
Develop meaningful HR dashboards and KPI frameworks
Transform people data into actionable business insights
Define and monitor organizational health metrics
Create predictive analytics to support strategic workforce decisions
HR Technology & Digital Transformation
Own the global HR technology landscape
Drive continuous optimization of HR systems and processes
Lead implementation of new digital tools and integrations
Ensure high-quality people data across all platforms
AI & Automation
Identify opportunities to leverage AI across the employee lifecycle
Introduce intelligent automation into HR operations
Evaluate emerging technologies and build AI use cases that create measurable business value
Governance & Data Excellence
Establish global standards for people data governance
Define HR metrics and reporting methodologies
Ensure data quality, consistency and compliance across all regions
What You Will Bring
Significant leadership experience in People Analytics, Workforce Planning, HR Technology or HR Transformation
Strong financial understanding with experience in personnel cost planning and forecasting
Experience partnering with Finance and executive leadership
Deep knowledge of HRIS ecosystems and data architecture
Proven experience building dashboards and translating data into business decisions
Experience leading digital transformation initiatives
Strong understanding of AI, automation and emerging HR technologies
Excellent stakeholder management skills across international organizations
Ability to simplify complex data into clear business recommendations
Nice to Have
Experience in fast-growing international technology companies
Knowledge of tools such as HiBob, Workday, SuccessFactors, Greenhouse or similar platforms
Experience with Power BI, Tableau, Looker or modern analytics platforms
Experience with AI applications, predictive analytics and workforce modeling
What We Offer
Just a few of the benefits waiting for you at Verve:
Support your long-term financial security with our Allianz Corporate Pension Scheme
Pick what matters most to you in our Personalized Benefits Platform , with a budget of €100/month: mobility support (BVG/HVV), internet allowance, daycare subsidy, Urban Sports Club membership, personal development, and shopping vouchers
Support your mental well-being with our Nilo Health Workplace Mental Health Solution
Boost your professional knowledge with our annual training budget & internal webinars, and level up your language skills through our German/English classes
Recharge with 27 paid vacation days + 3 Wellness days throughout the year, in addition to the public holidays … and even more reasons to join us!
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