Director, Engineering

Summary

Join NBCUniversal as the Director of Engineering, HR & Payroll Systems and lead the technical delivery, support, and continuous improvement of Versant Media’s HR and Payroll systems. This role ensures the stability of the HR and Payroll technology landscape during the company’s transition to a standalone environment while preparing for future modernization. You will foster a technology-agnostic mindset, guiding the evolution of HR and Payroll systems to maximize business value. Collaborate with engineering peers, enterprise product teams, and business stakeholders to align solutions and roadmaps with strategic priorities. The position is fully remote and offers competitive compensation and benefits, including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, and tuition reimbursement. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new company as it takes shape.

Requirements

• 10+ years of ERP HR and payroll systems experience, with at least 5+ years in engineering or technical leadership roles; deep SAP HCM experience is strongly preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field; advanced degree preferred
• Extensive experience leading engineering teams responsible for HR, payroll, and timekeeping systems in large enterprise environments
• Deep understanding of SAP HCM and payroll processing, with familiarity in cloud-based HCM platforms and readiness to guide potential future migrations
• Hands-on knowledge of SAP ABAP HR development, payroll schemas/rules, and integrations, with the ability to plan, review, and oversee custom development efforts
• Strong understanding of HR, payroll, tax, and timekeeping processes and regulatory requirements, with the ability to ensure that systems meet compliance and reporting standards
• Proven track record in large-scale enterprise environments, preferably within spin-offs, carve-outs, or other complex transformation scenarios
• Experience with non-ERP HR and payroll applications and their integration with ERP systems
• Proven ability to manage third-party vendors and partners, including negotiating deliverables, overseeing performance, and ensuring alignment with business and technical objectives
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to build high-performing technical teams and develop talent
• Excellent collaboration and influencing abilities, capable of aligning engineering roadmaps with enterprise product and business priorities
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate emerging technologies and platforms, guiding technology choices to maximize business value without being tied to any single vendor or product
• Exceptional problem-solving, effective communication, and presentation skills, with a proven ability to engage effectively with both technical teams and senior business leaders

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering delivery and support for all HR and payroll systems, including SAP HCM, timekeeping, and related non-ERP applications, ensuring reliability and scalability
• Ensure system stability and performance during the company’s transition to a standalone environment, with a focus on risk mitigation, data integrity, and compliance
• Oversee solution design and architecture, driving alignment with business objectives and ensuring that systems are optimized for current and future needs
• Lead and develop engineering teams and manage vendor partners, balancing hands-on technical leadership with effective people management
• Collaborate with enterprise product management and HR business stakeholders to align technology roadmaps with strategic priorities, influencing outcomes across HR, Payroll, and Timekeeping functions
• Establish and maintain best practices for system design, testing, release management, and operational support, fostering a culture of engineering excellence
• Evaluate emerging technologies and platforms, ensuring HR and payroll systems can evolve in line with business needs while remaining cost-effective, secure, and compliant
• Prepare and deliver clear communications to leadership regarding program status, risks, and recommendations for achieving measurable business value
• Contribute to planning and execution of future system transformations, including potential migration from SAP HCM to cloud-based HCM platforms as business priorities dictate

Preferred Qualifications

Fully Remote: This position has been designated as fully remote, meaning that the position is expected to contribute from a non-NBCUniversal worksite, most commonly an employee’s residence

Benefits

• This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks
• Salary range: $170,000 - $220,000 (bonus and long-term incentive eligible)