Cushman & Wakefield Global, Inc
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VP - People Systems, Strategy, & Innovation

Onsite · Chicago, Illinois
Posted August 12, 2026
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Overview

Global Vice President leading People Technology Strategy and Innovation at Cushman & Wakefield. This strategic leadership role oversees a multi-year People Systems roadmap for 50,000 employees across 60+ countries. The leader drives digital transformation of HR technology, manages a 45+ application People portfolio, and balances modernization with governance and cost optimization.

What You'll Do22

  • 1Develop and maintain a compelling multi-year People Systems roadmap aligned to Workday HCM strategy and corporate AI agenda
  • 2Own strategic response to platform milestones including Workday Financial Data Model redesign and People Data Lake deployment
  • 3Lead investment prioritization across People portfolio focusing on innovation compliance and operational continuity
  • 4Drive rationalization of multi-payroll landscape with 30+ global systems
  • 5AI & Innovation Lead identification and delivery of AI use cases across workforce analytics talent acquisition and attrition modeling
  • 6Embed AI capability within core People platforms governing through intake and risk frameworks
  • 7Serve as thought partner to HR leadership on AI reshaping operating models
  • 8Partner with Databricks Professional Services on People Data Lake buildout ensuring structured data readiness
  • 9Present People technology strategy to CPO and C-suite forums with clear business narratives
  • 10Drive consensus across competing HR priorities with directness and transparency
  • 11Represent Enterprise Technology in HR governance forums and People AI Council meetings
  • 12Develop and scale high-performing global team of People Systems professionals
  • 13Operate within bimodal organizational model maintaining delivery capability while building innovation capacity
  • 14Foster culture of accountability innovation and continuous learning within team
  • 15Ensure data privacy security and compliance across People systems including GDPR and regional requirements
  • 16Oversee program delivery across all People technology initiatives ensuring governance risk management
  • 17Manage vendor relationships including Workday UKG JDE GEMS Humanly and 30+ payroll providers
  • 18Define and achieve SLAs and KPIs across People technology platforms
  • 19Own People Systems technology budget ensuring disciplined financial governance
  • 20Drive cost optimization through vendor consolidation and payroll platform rationalization
  • 21Manage complex multi-vendor HR technology ecosystems globally
  • 22Influence CHRO-level stakeholders with credibility and genuine understanding of People strategy

Requirements11

  • 1Bachelor's degree in IT Computer Science Business or related field with Master's preferred
  • 215+ years progressive technology leadership experience with minimum 5 years senior HR technology leadership at global enterprise scale
  • 3Deep experience with Workday HCM including Core HR Recruiting Talent Payroll Absence Learning modules
  • 4Proven track record managing multi-stakeholder HR technology transformation programs globally
  • 5Demonstrated ability to influence CHRO-level and C-suite stakeholders
  • 6Experience driving AI adoption in HR functions including workforce analytics skills mapping and talent acquisition intelligence
  • 7Strong understanding of full employee lifecycle processes from hire-to-retire
  • 8Knowledge of HR data privacy requirements including GDPR and regional data residency obligations
  • 9Strong financial acumen managing multi-million dollar HR technology budgets
  • 10Experience with global payroll systems and vendor management
  • 11Ability to speak HR leadership language and understand People strategy

Salary Insight

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Location

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LocationChicago, Illinois

Required Skills

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