Project Lead - Software Engineering - Hub Iberia
This role leads complex technological initiatives and strategic projects within a multinational insurance environment.
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English is required, per the ad.
Work on-site in Madrid
No relocation package mentioned.
Have 8+ years of experience
Lead-level role.
University degree
“Titulación universitaria en Ingeniería (Informática, Industrial, Telecomunicaciones) o similar.” — per the ad.
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Solid knowledge of HR processes and platforms, especially SAP SuccessFactors and the SAP ecosystem (at the governance, architecture, and operations levels).
Experience with integration models and corporate architectures.
Knowledge of analytics and reporting for decision-making.
Valuable experience with payroll solutions (Meta4, SAP HCM, ECP).
Advanced English level for international environments and projects.
Leadership and ability to influence in matrix environments.
Critical thinking and complex decision-making.
Results orientation and operational excellence.
Strong communication skills with business, technology, and vendors.
Strategic vision, autonomy, and organizational flexibility.
University degree in Engineering (Computer Science, Industrial, Telecommunications) or similar.
More than 8 years of experience leading teams, platforms, and technology projects in HR, preferably in complex corporate environments.
Proven experience in IT governance, client management, budget control, and vendor management.
Give your career a fresh start and keep growing professionally at Mapfre Tech! You'll join an international environment where you can innovate by working on global projects focused on the latest technology trends. All of this in a flexible, agile setting surrounded by excellent professionals from around the world... Are you ready?
Would you like to lead the corporate HR technology governance at a leading multinational company? This position offers you the opportunity to lead the execution of multiple HR projects or technology platforms. You will report directly to the Deputy Director of the Human Capital Solutions Area, to define, implement, and operate the main HR platforms, ensuring their strategic alignment, operational excellence, and value generation for the business, as well as budget control, governance, and monitoring. This is a role that combines functional vision, coordination skills, and technological knowledge, aimed at making complex decisions in global environments, with a direct impact on the organization's strategy, efficiency, and digital evolution.
Define, implement, and maintain the governance, reporting, and control model for HR technology platforms and projects, ensuring traceability, goal achievement, and budget control.
Lead and supervise multiple initiatives and platforms under a common strategic vision, ensuring functional and technical coherence.
Lead and organize multidisciplinary teams in fluid hierarchical structures, defining roles, responsibilities, monitoring mechanisms, and continuous improvement processes, while providing direct support to the Deputy Director of the area.
Coordinate the full lifecycle of technology projects (planning, execution, monitoring, and closure), ensuring quality, cost, and timelines.
Govern the operation of key HR platforms (a diverse ecosystem, primarily SuccessFactors and the SAP ecosystem), ensuring their availability, evolution, and alignment with business needs.
Prepare, manage, and control the area's budget, anticipating deviations and proposing corrective measures.
Lead the relationship with technology vendors, including tendering processes, contract monitoring, and invoice validation.
Act as the main point of contact with corporate and local HR areas, balancing global and local needs.
Actively participate in defining the technology roadmap, identifying opportunities for innovation, efficiency, and improvement.
Prepare and coordinate audits, systems plans, and technology compliance activities.
Las Tablas, Madrid.
First point of contact
With recruitment team
Starts from your application, LinkedIn, or a call from the recruitment team or a partner agency; a first conversation about you and the open opportunities.
Interview with Human Resources
With HR team
Conversation about your interests, experience, skills and how you approach challenges, plus your questions about Mapfre.
Technical interview
With the team · 1–2 sessions
One or two interviews with the team to assess technical skills and explain the day-to-day of the role.
Mapfre is a global insurance company headquartered in Madrid, Spain, with a strong presence in the insurance and reinsurance markets across Europe, the Americas, and Asia. It offers a wide range of products including life, health, auto, and home insurance, and operates through multiple brands such as Verti. With over 30,000 employees worldwide, Mapfre is one of the largest Spanish multinationals in the insurance sector.
In Spain, Mapfre has its main offices in Madrid and Barcelona, with a significant network of commercial offices across the country. The company is known for its strong corporate culture, focus on digital transformation, and investment in technology and data analytics. For international professionals, Mapfre offers opportunities in areas like data science, cybersecurity, cloud architecture, and finance, with a work environment that values innovation and professional development.
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