Manager - People Strategy & Digital Transformation

Job Description

Title: Manager - People Strategy & Digital Transformation

Company Name: Ignition Marketing Ltd.

Vacancy: --

Age: At least 30 years

Job Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

• 15 to 20 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Manufacturing (FMCG), Shipping, Market Research Firms, Consulting Firms, Manpower Recruitment, Direct Selling/Marketing Service Company, Real Estate, Research Organization

• Master of Business Administration (MBA)

People Strategy & Workforce Planning, Digital HR Transformation & HR Tech Enablement, Performance Management & People Analytics, Change Management & Culture Transformation, Employee Engagement & Internal Communications, HR Governance, Policies & Labor Law Compliance, Vendor & Budget Management, Leadership, Coaching & Stakeholder Influence

• 15 to 20 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Manufacturing (FMCG), Shipping, Market Research Firms, Consulting Firms, Manpower Recruitment, Direct Selling/Marketing Service Company, Real Estate, Research Organization

• Age At least 30 years

Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (MBA preferred).Doctorate or advanced qualification in Digital HR / Transformation is a strong advantage.15+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably within multinational or large-scale organizations.Proven experience leading HR digital transformation and people strategy initiatives.Strong understanding of labor laws, compliance, and HR governance frameworks relevant to South Asia / Bangladesh context.

1. People Strategy & Organizational Effectiveness

• Develop and implement people strategies aligned with business goals, workforce plans, and long-term growth objectives.

• Lead organizational design, manpower planning, and budgeting processes to ensure optimal workforce utilization.

• Drive culture transformation initiatives, employee engagement programs, and employer branding strategies.

• Act as a strategic partner to senior leadership on change management, talent sustainability, and succession planning.

2. Digital HR & Transformation Leadership

• Lead HR digital transformation initiatives including HRIS optimization, people analytics, and automation of HR processes.

• Design, develop, or oversee digital HR tools (e.g., onboarding systems, performance management platforms, employee self-service solutions).

• Leverage AI, data analytics, and digital insights to improve decision-making, productivity, and employee experience.

• Ensure adoption of digital solutions through change management, training, and communication initiatives.

3. Performance & Talent Architecture

• Own and continuously enhance the performance management framework, ensuring alignment between individual KPIs and organizational objectives.

• Design performance architectures suitable for both white-collar and frontline/operational employees.

• Support leadership in identifying high-potential talent and implementing development and retention strategies.

4. Employee Experience, Engagement & Culture

• Lead employee engagement surveys, action planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Drive internal communication strategies using digital channels to ensure transparency and employee alignment.

• Champion DEI, wellbeing, and “Great Place to Work” initiatives to strengthen organizational culture and trust.

5. HR Operations, Governance & Compliance

• Oversee core HR operations including payroll governance, benefits administration, and vendor/SLA management.

• Ensure compliance with local labor laws, internal policies, and regulatory requirements relevant to Bangladesh.

• Lead HR audits, SOP development, and process standardization to ensure operational excellence and governance.

6. Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Lead, coach, and develop HR teams to build high-performance, agile HR capabilities.

• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver integrated people solutions.

• Manage external partners and consultants to ensure quality delivery and value optimization.