Lead the delivery of global, cross-functional strategic initiatives that elevate Twilio’s talent strategy and hiring operations. Oversee the lifecycle of recruiting operations programs from initiation and planning through delivery and closure to ensure alignment with organizational priorities. Partner with internal Centers of Excellence (COEs) and cross-functional leaders to define program scope, objectives, and deliverables, and ensure cohesion across interconnected initiatives. Develop metrics and reporting for program success, regularly presenting outcomes and improvement opportunities to executive leadership. Manage multiple, complex recruiting and operations projects simultaneously, utilizing best-in-class project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, etc.). Create detailed project plans including scope, milestones, resourcing, timelines, and budgets; drive accountability and progress across all phases. Track project status, dependencies, and deliver regular executive updates, proactively identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies to ensure timely, within-scope delivery. Facilitate retrospectives, workshops, and meetings to ensure project objectives are met and continuous improvement is achieved. Build and maintain a unified, transparent program and project roadmap for TA Operations that provides visibility into current and planned recruiting initiatives across the global organization. Continuously track and update key milestones, dependencies, and deadlines, ensuring resources are optimally allocated and overlaps or constraints are flagged and resolved early. Communicate roadmap updates and impacts to all stakeholders, ensuring alignment and clarity at all organizational levels. Serve as the connective tissue between Talent Acquisition, People Services & Innovation, business units, COEs, technology partners, and leadership teams. Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with stakeholders by understanding their needs, communicating program goals, and driving consensus for key decisions. Effectively manage stakeholder expectations and facilitate alignment during ambiguity and engagement throughout program and project lifecycles. Deliver regular, transparent communication to stakeholders at all levels, including executive briefings, progress reports, and business cases for transformation initiatives. Analyze, design, and refine end-to-end recruitment workflows and processes, driving efficiency, scalability, and alignment with evolving business needs. Leverage data analysis, performance metrics, and leading-edge technology to continually enhance process effectiveness, candidate experience, and recruiter productivity. Document and standardize recruiting processes; champion best practices in operational excellence and process innovation across the global talent organization. Implement and manage new TA tools and systems—ensuring adoption, integration, and ongoing optimization. Lead large-scale change and transformation initiatives, applying best-practice change management principles to drive adoption and minimize disruption. Develop and execute comprehensive enablement plans, including training, communications, and feedback loops, to support successful roll-out of new processes, systems, and ways of working. Proactively manage change fatigue and resistance, ensuring teams remain engaged and motivated throughout transformation projects. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging feedback and celebrating milestones in the organization’s recruiting evolution.