Director, Global HR Technology Integration (EMEA Lead)

Working Pattern: Hybrid working (via Umbrella Company, inside IR35) Are you a Director-level technology delivery leader with experience operating in Tier-1 Financial Services and global, matrix-driven environments? Our client is seeking a senior EMEA technology led to take full accountability for the regional delivery of a first-of-its-kind global HR technology transformation, integrating a single global SAP SuccessFactors platform with complex downstream enterprise systems. This role sits at the heart of a Tokyo-driven global programme, with close partnership across New York, APAC and EMEA, and requires confidence, authority, and technical credibility to build capability while delivering at pace in an evolving global landscape. Key Responsibilities Regional Ownership & Leadership: Provide Director-level accountability for all EMEA IT technical delivery within the Global Horizon programme, acting as the senior regional owner for HR technology integrations.
Global Collaboration: Work in close partnership with global technology leadership and delivery teams across Tokyo, New York and APAC, aligning EMEA outcomes to global standards, roadmap and governance.
Enterprise Integrations: Own the delivery of SAP SuccessFactors integrations (or similar) into downstream enterprise platforms, including Identity & Access Management, Finance, Compliance, and data platforms, ensuring secure, scalable and compliant solutions.
Delivery Governance: Establish and operate robust delivery governance in a maturing global environment, covering planning, dependencies, risk, change control, and executive reporting.
Team Build & Mobilisation: Design, recruit and lead EMEA delivery teams (including analysts, architects, and integration delivery capability), and manage third-party vendors to deliver against programme objectives.
Senior Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the primary EMEA technology interface into the Global Horizon Programme Office, providing clear visibility of progress, risks, trade-offs and required decisions to senior stakeholders. What You Bring Proven Seniority: Director- or Programme Director-level experience leading large-scale global technology delivery within Financial Services or similarly regulated environments.
Global Delivery Experience: Demonstrable experience operating in matrix organisations with global headquarters oversight, balancing regional execution with global governance and standards.
Integration & Technical Credibility: Strong background delivering enterprise HR platforms (e.g. SAP SuccessFactors or similar) with a clear focus on downstream system integrations, not HR functional configuration.
Financial Services Maturity: Experience delivering technology change under FS regulatory, risk, security, and data protection controls, engaging with Risk, Compliance, and InfoSec stakeholders.
Leadership & Influence: Proven ability to establish credibility quickly, lead senior multidisciplinary teams, and influence decision-making at programme and executive level.Challenges You Will Tackle Delivering a unified global HR technology outcome within an organisation transitioning from regional autonomy to global alignment.
Establishing effective delivery structures, governance and capability in parallel with execution, in the absence of a mature global PMO.
Building and scaling EMEA delivery teams while navigating evolving scope, architecture and global programme direction.Why Join Us? Global Impact: Play a pivotal leadership role in the first truly global technology programme of its kind for the organisation.
Senior Visibility: Operate in a high-profile role with direct exposure to global technology and HR leadership.
Meaningful Challenge: Ideal for experienced leaders who thrive in ambiguity, take ownership, and enjoy building structure where little previously existed.We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention. Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you