The Global Talent Acquisition Program Manager will lead strategic initiatives in talent acquisition, optimizing systems, managing vendors, establishing best practices, and driving continuous improvement efforts across the global team.
About Us
Sophos is a global leader and innovator of advanced security solutions for defeating cyberattacks. The company acquired Secureworks in February 2025, bringing together two pioneers that have redefined the cybersecurity industry with their innovative, native AI-optimized services, technologies and products. Sophos is now the largest pure-play Managed Detection and Response (MDR) provider, supporting more than 28,000 organizations. In addition to MDR and other services, Sophos’ complete portfolio includes industry-leading endpoint, network, email, and cloud security that interoperate and adapt to defend through the Sophos Central platform. Secureworks provides the innovative, market-leading Taegis XDR/MDR, identity threat detection and response (ITDR), next-gen SIEM capabilities, managed risk, and a comprehensive set of advisory services. Sophos sells all these solutions through reseller partners, Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) worldwide, defending more than 600,000 organizations worldwide from phishing, ransomware, data theft, other every day and state-sponsored cybercrimes. The solutions are powered by historical and real-time threat intelligence from Sophos X-Ops and the newly added Counter Threat Unit (CTU). Sophos is headquartered in Oxford, U.K. More information is available at www.sophos.com.
Role Summary
We are seeking an experienced Global Talent Acquisition (TA) Program Manager to drive strategic initiatives across our talent acquisition function. Reporting directly to the VP of Talent Acquisition, this multifaceted role will lead transformative initiatives, while also serving as the primary program manager for our Lever ATS, managing key vendor relationships, establishing global best practices, and spearheading continuous improvement efforts to enhance our talent acquisition capabilities worldwide.
What You Will Do
- Key Responsibilities
- Lead the implementation of our transformative initiative across all workstreams
- Serve as the primary program manager for our Lever ATS, including system optimization, user adoption, and feature implementation
- Develop comprehensive implementation roadmaps, timelines, and resource plans for all TA initiatives
- Manage multiple concurrent projects, ensuring they remain on schedule, within budget, and deliver expected outcomes
- Own the relationship with Lever and other TA technology vendors, serving as the primary point of contact
- Drive system enhancements, upgrades, and integrations to maximize ROI on TA technology investments
- Evaluate new potential vendor partnerships and technologies to enhance our recruiting capabilities
- Establish and document global TA best practices to ensure consistency across regions
- Identify opportunities to streamline recruiting workflows, reduce manual effort, and improve operational efficiency
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives based on data insights, user feedback, and industry benchmarks
- Collaborate with regional TA teams to implement standardized processes while accommodating local requirements
- Design and implement comprehensive TA reporting and analytics capabilities
- Establish KPIs to measure program success and operational effectiveness
- Create regular insights and trends reporting for leadership to inform strategic decision-making
- Leverage data to identify areas for process improvement and demonstrate ROI on TA initiatives
- Partner with Marketing to develop and execute employment branding initiatives
- Oversee the design and implementation of candidate experience surveys
- Analyze candidate feedback to identify improvement opportunities
System & Vendor Management
Process Optimization
Data & Analytics
Candidate & Employer Branding
What You Will Bring
- Experience: 8+ years in Talent Acquisition (Recruiter/ Recruiting Manager) with at least 5 years of program/project management experience managing HR/TA systems, programs, or transformation initiatives
- Technical Expertise: Demonstrated experience driving technical programs across a global TA team
- Vendor Management: Proven track record managing vendor relationships, contracts, and service delivery
- Program Management: Experience leading complex, global initiatives with multiple workstreams and stakeholders
- Data Acumen: Strong analytical skills with experience building reporting frameworks and deriving actionable insights
- Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of talent acquisition processes, recruitment best practices, and current industry trends
- Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders without direct authority
- Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex concepts for diverse audiences
- Global Mindset: Experience working across multiple regions and cultures, with sensitivity to regional differences in talent markets
In Canada, the base salary for this role ranges from $94,000 to $156,000. In addition to base salary, we offer additional compensation including bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits package. A candidate’s specific pay within this range will depend on a variety of factors, including job-related skills, training, location, experience, relevant education, certifications, and other business and organizational needs.
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Ready to Join Us?
At Sophos, we believe in the power of diverse perspectives to fuel innovation. Research shows that candidates sometimes hesitate to apply if they don't check every box in a job description. We challenge that notion. Your unique experiences and skills might be exactly what we need to enhance our team. Don't let a checklist hold you back – we encourage you to apply.
What's Great About Sophos?
· Sophos operates a remote-first working model, making remote work the primary option for most employees. However, some roles may necessitate a hybrid approach. While we are a remote first organization, applicants must have legal authorization to work in the jurisdiction where the position is posted, without requiring employer sponsorship.
· Our people – we innovate and create, all of which are accompanied by a great sense of fun and team spirit
· Employee-led diversity and inclusion networks that build community and provide education and advocacy
· Annual charity and fundraising initiatives and volunteer days for employees to support local communities
· Global employee sustainability initiatives to reduce our environmental footprint
· Global fitness and trivia competitions to keep our bodies and minds sharp
· Global wellbeing days for employees to relax and recharge
· Monthly wellbeing webinars and training to support employee health and wellbeing
Our Commitment To You
We’re proud of the diverse and inclusive environment we have at Sophos, and we’re committed to ensuring equality of opportunity. We believe that diversity, combined with excellence, builds a better Sophos, so we encourage applicants who can contribute to the diversity of our team. All applicants will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, sex, gender reassignment, marital status, race, religion or belief, color, age, military veteran status, disability, pregnancy, maternity or sexual orientation. We want to give you every opportunity to show us your best self, so if there are any adjustments we could make to the recruitment and selection process to support you, please let us know.
Data Protection
If you choose to explore an opportunity, and subsequently share your CV or other personal details with Sophos, these details will be held by Sophos for 12 months in accordance with our Privacy Policy and used by our recruitment team to contact you regarding this or other relevant opportunities at Sophos. If you would like Sophos to delete or update your details at any time, please follow the steps set out in the Privacy Policy describing your individual rights. For more information on Sophos’ data protection practices, please consult our Privacy Policy Cybersecurity as a Service Delivered | Sophos
Top Skills
Lever Ats
Ta Technology
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