[GSD] People Technology Manager Workday Implementation Team (Bangkok based relocation provided )📣 Job Ad

About the Role

Agoda is seeking a People Technology Manager to lead its Workday Functional Team. This role is integral to transforming how technology supports global People operations. The position is full-time and requires over 10 years of experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop the technical roadmap and implementation plan for Agoda’s HR Tech transformation in partnership with the People Tech PMO Manager.
• Assess current functional configurations and identify opportunities for continuous improvement to reduce technical debt.
• Shape governance for application management, change requests, and project implementation best practices in partnership with the People Tech Operational Excellence Manager.
• Lead a team of experienced SMEs in implementing, enhancing, and revamping Workday modules across Agoda.
• Strengthen team capability, technical portfolio, and organizational resiliency through talent development and capability building.
• Define and drive OKRs aligned to the HR Tech transformation journey with People Tech Leadership.
• Partner closely with key leaders across Agoda to align HR technology initiatives with business priorities.
• Lead the implementation of new Workday modules, revamp existing capabilities, and drive continuous improvements across Agoda’s HR technology ecosystem.
• Contribute to the organization’s Workday AI agent roadmap.
• Evaluate current module design, identify enhancement opportunities, and present strategic recommendations to senior leaders within the People team.
• Explore and build hybrid solutions for emerging HR Tech use cases in close collaboration with Agoda’s Technology teams.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience leading cross-functional teams, preferably in a Workday environment.
• Proven experience driving HR digital transformation across platforms such as Workday, Zendesk, ServiceNow, and Greenhouse, including end-to-end implementation delivery.
• Strong understanding of Scrum ceremonies and experience operating effectively in an Agile environment.
• Good knowledge of the Workday SKU landscape, including Journeys, Recruiting, Position Management, AI Agents, and Adaptive Planning.
• Solid understanding of the hire-to-retire lifecycle, with the ability to translate business requirements into an HR transformation roadmap.
• Comfortable working in ambiguous environments, with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving edge cases, dependencies, and potential risks.
• Strong team player with a high sense of ownership, able to contribute subject-matter expertise while collaborating to solve complex challenges.
• Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives that simplify processes, enhance scalability, and reduce operational complexity.
• Strong project and stakeholder management capabilities, with experience partnering effectively across cross-functional teams.
• Ability to use data and analytics to generate insights and support informed decision-making.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.

Work Environment and Type

This is a full-time position within Agoda's People Technology team. The role involves close collaboration with various leaders and technology teams across the organization.