People Technology Lead

LGBT Great; City of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent investment management firm located in London is seeking a People Technology Lead to drive transformation projects within the HR function. The role involves managing core People systems, coordinating change initiatives, and leading the adoption of AI technologies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in HCM systems and experience in leading teams through significant change efforts. Attractive benefits including flexible working arrangements are provided.

Benefits

Competitive holiday entitlements

Pension/401k

Flexible working arrangements

Paid leave for community volunteering

Private medical coverage

Qualifications

• Significant experience with core People systems and technology applications.
• Experience in leading teams through transformation projects.
• Knowledge of Human Resource process design.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain core People systems.
• Coordinate with stakeholders on change initiatives.
• Lead adoption of AI within the People function.

Skills

Configuring and optimizing HCM Absence Management

Report writing within HCM

Human Resource process design

Leading teams through significant change

Exposure to technology in HR transformation

Tools

HCM systems

CRM Talent Acquisition tool

Job description

Overview

Job Application for People Technology Lead at Man Group London

About Man Group

Man Group is a global alternative investment management firm focused on pursuing outperformance for sophisticated clients via our Systematic, Discretionary and Solutions offerings. Powered by talent and advanced technology, our single and multi-manager investment strategies are underpinned by deep research and span public and private markets, across all major asset classes, with a significant focus on alternatives. Man Group takes a partnership approach to working with clients, establishing deep connections and creating tailored solutions to meet their investment goals and those of the millions of retirees and savers they represent.

Headquartered in London, we manage $193.3 billion* and operate across multiple offices globally. Man Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker EMG.LN and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index. Further information can be found at www.man.com

* As at 30 June 2025

The Team

Reporting into the Head of Finance and Corporate Technology, you will take the lead in delivering transformation projects within the People/Human Resource function and support the operation of its technology applications.

The core of the People technology tech estate is built around Enterprise Management Cloud supplemented by a number of best in breed point solutions which provide specialist capabilities such as the talent acquisition platform Recruitment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for both the hands-on operation of these products along with ensuring that their capabilities support the People function as it pursues greater automation and the ever-evolving regulatory environment.

Role Responsibilities

• Implement, maintain, and troubleshoot core People systems including ERP, Recruitment and Talent tools;
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to develop change initiatives, system roadmaps, and requirements including;
• Spear head the development and adoption of AI within the People function;
• Develop, analyse, prioritize, and organize requirement specifications, data mapping, diagrams, and flowcharts for developers and testers to follow;
• Define and coordinate the execution of testing procedures, and develop test cases to serve the overall quality assurance process;
• Implement best practices for scalability, supportability, ease of maintenance, and system performance
• Experience in leading teams through significant change.

Key Competencies

Essential

• Significant experience with configuring and optimizing the HCM Absence Management &Time Tracking, Core HCM, Talent Management and Security Modules;
• Experience with report writing within HCM;
• Previous role in a People function where significant change has been successfully implemented;
• Knowledge and experience of Human Resource process design, with an understanding of what “good” looks like;
• Exposure to technology and a desire to work in technology-enabled Human Resource transformation programmes and learn about how technology is transforming People functions of the future;

Advantageous

• Previous experience with the Talent Acquisition tool CRM;
• Previous experience successfully deploying AI use cases;

Inclusion, Work-Life Balance and Benefits at Man Group

You\'ll thrive in our working environment that champions equality of opportunity. Your unique perspective will contribute to our success, joining a workplace where inclusion is fundamental and deeply embedded in our culture and values. Through our external and internal initiatives, partnerships and programmes, you\'ll find opportunities to grow, develop your talents, and help foster an inclusive environment for all across our firm and industry. Learn more at www.man.com/diversity.

You\'ll have opportunities to make a difference through our charitable and global initiatives, while advancing your career through professional development, and with flexible working arrangements available too. Like all our people, you\'ll receive two annual \'Mankind\' days of paid leave for community volunteering.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes competitive holiday entitlements, pension/401k, life and long-term disability coverage, group sick pay, enhanced parental leave and long-service leave. Depending on your location, you may also enjoy additional benefits such as private medical coverage, discounted gym membership options and pet insurance.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Man Group provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and all employees without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, religion, disability, sex, gender identity and expression, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, age or any other legally protected category or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Man Group is a Disability Confident Committed employer;