Associate Director, People Technology

Gilead's mission is to discover, develop, and deliver therapies that will improve the lives of patients with life-threatening illnesses worldwide. The **Associate Director of HR Technology Operations** drives innovation and operational excellence across HR technology platforms and talent management processes. This role combines strategic leadership, agile delivery, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver impactful business outcomes. They excel in **process optimization, change enablement, and stakeholder engagement**, making them a critical driver of organizational success.* Masters' degree and 8+ years of relevant experience; OR* PhD and 5+ years of relevant experienceBachelor's degree and 10+ years of relevant experience; OR* 8+ years of experience in HR, IT, or related fields.* Expertise in HR technology platforms (e.g., Workday, ServiceNow), digital transformation, and familiarity with AI-driven HR solutions.* Proven experience in portfolio management, operational excellence, and process optimization.* Strong leadership and team-building skills to effectively lead cross-functional project teams.* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills; ability to partner with IT and non-technical customers to translate business needs into technical requirements.* Thorough understanding of the system development life cycle (SDLC).* Demonstrated ability to manage vendors and drive collaboration across diverse teams.* Skilled in governance, capacity planning, and standardized frameworks.* Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy.* Highly organized, able to balance multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.* Capable of working independently and collaboratively using sound judgment.* Create Inclusion - knowing the business value of diverse teams, modeling inclusion, and embedding the value of diversity in the way they manage their teams.* Develop Talent - understand the skills, experience, aspirations and potential of their employees and coach them on current performance and future potential. They ensure employees are receiving the feedback and insight needed to grow, develop and realize their purpose.* Empower Teams - connect the team to the organization by aligning goals, purpose, and organizational objectives, and holding them to account. They provide the support needed to remove barriers and connect their team to the broader ecosystem. #J-18808-Ljbffr