Program Director, Talent Acquisition

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Job Description: 

At Cloudera, we empower people to transform complex data into clear and actionable insights. With as much data under management as the hyperscalers, we're the preferred data partner for the top companies in almost every industry.  Powered by the relentless innovation of the open source community, Cloudera advances digital transformation for the world’s largest enterprises.

Cloudera empowers the world's largest enterprises across every industry to use data to solve some of the most complex challenges that impact businesses, communities and lives. We have a solution that delivers incredible Data and Analytics technology across On- Prem, Public Cloud, and in a Hybrid model. We’re at an exciting point in our transformation as we successfully execute on our strategy. 

As the Program Director, Talent Acquisition you will oversee the contingent workforce, manage vendor relationships and compliance.  You will collaborate  with key stakeholders across HR,IT,  procurement, and business units to drive talent acquisition projects and programs.

In this role you will:

• Lead planning, execution, and monitoring of programs and vendors for on-time, high-quality delivery.

• Manage vendors and programs critical to Talent Acquisition (TA) operations.

• Ensure global TA alignment with regional regulations, policies, and best practices.

• Drive continuous improvement through process optimization, automation, and data-driven decisions.

• Improve workflows for contingent labor, onboarding, invoicing, and off-boarding to increase efficiency.

• Standardize processes to enhance the candidate and employee experience.

• Lead change management initiatives for TA enablement.

• Use data insights to identify trends, recommend improvements, and enhance the candidate journey.

• Negotiate contracts and SLAs, assessing TA vendors for cost-effectiveness and quality.

• Partner with TA Branding to continually evolve dashboards and reports to provide actionable insights for data-driven decisions

• Support regular reporting on a weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.

We’re excited about you if you have:

• 10+ years in progressive Talent Acquisition roles, including leadership experience

• 4+ years designing, optimizing, and leading global talent programs, with a focus on recruitment

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field

• Strong project management and process improvement expertise

• Advanced knowledge of global HR compliance, employment laws, and industry standards

• Proficiency in HRIS systems; Workday preferred

• Experience with RFPs and managing global vendor partnerships

• Prior experience managing and implementing global background check vendor partnerships

• Proven leadership in Global HR transformation initiatives

• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally across multiple geographies

• Experience with HRIS systems and recruiting platforms (Workday, LinkedIn Recruiter, job posting sites)

• Global mindset with expertise in cross-cultural collaboration and international business practices

• Strong communication and leadership skills

What you can expect from us:

• Generous PTO Policy 

• Support work life balance with Unplugged Days

• Flexible WFH Policy 

• Mental & Physical Wellness programs 

• Phone and Internet Reimbursement program 

• Access to Continued Career Development 

• Comprehensive Benefits and Competitive Packages 

• Paid Volunteer Time

• Employee Resource Groups

Cloudera is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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