Hire-to-Retire AI Transformation Orchestration and People Data Strategy Lead

At Infoblox, every breakthrough begins with a bold “what if.” What if your ideas could ignite global innovation? What if your curiosity could redefine the future? 

We invite you to step into the next exciting chapter of your career journey. Bring your creativity, drive, your daring spirit, and feel what its like to thrive on a team big enough to make an impact, yet small enough to make a difference. Our cloud-first networking and security solutions already protect 70% of the Fortune 500, and were looking for creative thinkers ready to push that influence even further. Join us and discover how far your bold “what if”can take the world, your community, and your career. 

How we empower our people is extraordinary: were recognized as a Glassdoor Best Place to Work 2025, Great Place to Work-Certified in five countries, and honored by Cigna as a Healthy Workforce honors for three consecutive years;  And what we build is world class: named CybersecAsias Best in Critical Infrastructure 2024 — clear evidence that when first-class technology meets empowered talent, remarkable careers take shape. So, what if the next big idea, and the next great career story, comes from you? Become the force that turns every “what if” into “whats next”. 

In a world where you can be anything, Be Infoblox. 

Hire-to-Retire AI Transformation Orchestration SME and People Data Strategy Track Lead SME (Contract)  

We have an opportunity for a dynamic, cross-functional strategist and operator to serve as our People Data Strategy & Hire-to-Retire Orchestration Lead and join our People & Places (HR) organization in North America, reporting to Senior Director, HR Operations. In this pivotal 1-year contract role, you will co-lead the People Data Strategy track and serve as the strategic orchestrator for the full Hire-to-Retire (H2R) workstream - overseeing and driving forward interconnected AI-powered initiatives spanning talent acquisition, onboarding, talent development, and data-driven decision-making. Collaborating closely with HR stakeholders and other key cross-functional stakeholders, you will work across the entire H2R employee lifecycle efforts, while also provide coverage during an upcoming six-month leave of absence of the current People Analytics and Reporting lead.  

Be a Contributor — What Youll Do 

Strategic Orchestration across Hire-to-Retire  

• Partner across People & Places (HR), with Key Internal Stakeholders and Partners, and the leadership of the Infoblox-wide strategic AI program to drive strategy, alignment, and execution across all H2R phase one tracks, including: Talent Acquisition, Onboarding & Enablement, Talent Development & Mobility, and People Data Strategy. 

• Lead cross-functional coordination and program rhythm with stakeholders in HR, IT, PMO, Legal, and Finance to deliver on H2R milestones, OKRs, and KPIs. 

• Define governance, operating cadence, and progress tracking frameworks across H2R AI initiatives to ensure cohesion and accountability. 

• Translate the H2R vision into tactical execution roadmaps, ensuring AI use cases are prioritized by impact, feasibility, and speed to value. 

People Data Strategy H2R Track Leadership 

• Co-lead the execution of the People Data Strategy transformation 

• Drive the evolution of the People Intelligence Engine (PIE) - a centralized platform to deliver real-time, persona-based workforce insights. 

• Lead development and implementation of predictive analytics, AI/ML-driven modeling, and self-service capabilities across HR and business cohorts. 

AI-Powered Process Transformation 

• Champion identification, design, and delivery of AI agent use cases across the employee lifecycle — including onboarding, knowledge management, employee insights, and reporting automation. 

• Optimize reporting and data operations during coverage of the People Analytics Leads leave, ensuring seamless execution of BAU analytics and delivery of operational dashboards. 

Cross-Track Integration & Innovation 

• Act as a connective tissue across H2R tracks to identify synergies, eliminate redundancy, and accelerate cross-domain adoption of AI tooling. 

• Ensure integration between data strategy and talent experience workstreams — such as AI-enhanced onboarding, AI-assisted internal mobility, and predictive attrition modeling. 

People Data Strategy Track - Strategic Execution & Leadership 

• Co-lead the People Data Strategy track with interlocks across HR, Finance, IT, and PMO functions. Also serves as a key point of contact for the Infoblox-wide strategic AI program  

• Provide continuity and ownership during the People Analytics and Reporting leads six-month leave, ensuring roadmap execution, team alignment, and communication cadence remains uninterrupted. 

• Collaborate with key stakeholders to operationalize the vision for the People Intelligence Engine (PIE), transitioning from static to predictive people analytics. 

• Partner closely with People Analytics and Reporting lead before she goes out to learn and build effective relationships and to understand the business needs. 

• Drive, consult, and execute on all business needs and requirements tied to the ongoing, run-the-business needs for People and Places people data and reporting deliverables while the lead is out of leave of absences.  

Data Architecture & Analytics Enablement - Empowered by Agent AI  

• Define and standardize HR data architecture, consolidating core metrics  

• Design and oversee persona-based dashboards for various audiences  

• Partner with engineering/data teams to implement predictive and prescriptive analytics powered by AI/ML. 

Process Automation & AI Enabled Enhancements  

• Identify opportunities to automate manual reporting and data processes.  

• Develop and implement automation solutions to improve efficiency and reduce errors.  

• Document and maintain standard operating procedures for automated workflows.  

• Partner with the People Data Strategy SME to support AI-driven analytics initiatives.  

• Contribute to the development of new reports and dashboards.  

• Assist in shaping the future of people analytics through innovation and automation 

Reporting & Analytics  

• Design, develop, and maintain OTBI reports and dashboards in Oracle HCM.  

• Translate business requirements into scalable and insightful reporting solutions.  

• Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and integrity across all reports and dashboards.  

Governance & Compliance 

• Partner with internal stakeholders and tool strategy owners to enforce strong data governance frameworks. 

• Ensure dashboards and systems comply with data privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA) and employ role-based access/security. 

Change Management & User Adoption 

• Lead the enablement and adoption of self-service analytics and natural language query tools across user groups. 

• Establish user feedback loops, analytics dashboards, and agile sprints to drive continuous improvements. 

Be Prepared — What You Bring 

• 10+ years of HR analytics, workforce strategy, or business transformation experience, ideally within global tech environments 

• Deep experience orchestrating cross-functional programs, including Agile delivery, stakeholder engagement, and change management 

• Strategic mindset with a bias for action, curiosity, and an ability to translate big ideas into measurable outcomes 

• The ability to “plug and play” - demonstrates nimbleness even in areas not tied to subject matter expertise to enable the ability to move quickly and decisively 

• Experience working on AI or machine learning projects in an HR context 

• Proven success leading cross-functional data initiatives within HR or people-centric environments 

• Proficiency with modern data platforms and visualization tools (e.g., Databricks, Power BI, Tableau, Looker) 

• Experience with HCM systems (e.g., Oracle HCM) and integrating large, disparate HR datasets 

• Working knowledge of data privacy and regulatory frameworks affecting HR data (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) 

• Strong stakeholder management skills; ability to influence across global teams and executive levels 

• Experience working in or supporting People/HR teams within global technology companies 

• Exposure to AI/ML applications in workforce analytics and forecasting 

• Familiarity with agile methodologies and dashboard lifecycle management 

• Proven ability to think critically and solve complex problems, coupled with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.  

• Demonstrated capability to handle multiple priorities effectively in fast-paced, dynamic environments 

• Bachelors or masters degree in human resources, data analytics, or related field   

Belong— Your Community 

Our culture thrives on inclusion, rewarding the bold ideas, curiosity, and creativity that move us forward. In a community where every voice counts, continuous learning is the norm. So, whether you code, create, sell, or care for customers, youll grow and belong here.  

This is a 12-month contract. Offers reflect role location, internal equity, experience, skills, education, and certifications. Hourly wage for this position is $75-$90.

Ready to Be the Difference? 

Infoblox is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis