Global Immigration and Mobility Program Manager

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 About Us:

At Dataiku, we're not just adapting to the AI revolution, we're leading it. Since our beginning in Paris in 2013, we've been pioneering the future of AI with a platform that makes data actionable and accessible. With over 1,000 teammates across 25 countries and backed by a renowned set of investors, we're the architects of Everyday AI, enabling data experts and domain experts to work together to build AI into their daily operations, from advanced analytics to Generative AI.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Global Mobility Manager to lead and manage our global mobility and immigration operations. This role will ensure compliance, cost effectiveness, and a best-in-class employee experience for international assignments, relocations, and cross-border employment needs. It includes both hands-on and strategic responsibilities, from vendor and case management to developing scalable policies and processes. The Global Mobility Manager will partner with key stakeholders across Legal, HR, Talent Acquisition, and Finance. This role will also be responsible for driving continuous improvement, creating and maintaining standard operating procedures (SOPs), and ensuring mobility programs are efficient, employee-focused, and aligned with business needs.

Key Responsibilities:

Program Development and Management:

•  Design, implement, and manage global immigration and mobility programs aligned with business objectives, with a focus on employee experience, compliance, scalability, and cost effectiveness

•  Develop and maintain policies and procedures related to international assignments, expatriate management, and immigration compliance.

• Proactively identify opportunities to improve mobility and immigration processes, drive efficiency, and enhance the employee experience

Compliance and Risk Management:

• Ensure compliance with immigration laws, regulations, and policies in various jurisdictions, including an audit of current cases. Recommend and manage resulting changes.

•  Monitor changes in immigration legislation and assess their impact on the company's mobility strategies.

• Conduct periodic audits and reviews to ensure process integrity and compliance

• Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Collaborate with HR, legal, and management teams to provide guidance on immigration-related matters.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for employees regarding immigration and relocation inquiries, including global expansion via Professional Employer Organizations and/or Entity development.

• On a case by case basis, assess the value of short term, mid term, and long term assignments in addition to the various jurisdictional visa types that exist within countries (skilled worker, student, permanent resident, etc.).

 Vendor Management:

• Manage relationships with external immigration law firms/providers, relocation service providers, and other associated vendors, including RFPs and benchmarking

• Evaluate and select service providers to ensure quality and cost-effectiveness.

Training, Education, Change Management and Communication:

• Develop and deliver training programs for HR teams and employees on immigration and mobility policies.

• Create informative resources to help employees navigate the immigration process.

• Directly communicate with managers and employees about changes in policy and process.  

Data Management and Reporting:

• Maintain accurate records of employee mobility and immigration status.

• Prepare reports and analytics to track program effectiveness and compliance metrics.

• Monitor and continuously improve the employee experience throughout the mobility lifecycle

• Manage the end-to-end process of work permits, visa sponsorships, renewals, and mobility tax coordination in collaboration with external providers

• Collaborate closely with the People Service Specialists, who will assist with the administrative execution of processes

Qualifications:

• 7–10 years of experience in global mobility, immigration, combining strategic program development with direct ownership of operational processes.- Deep working knowledge of global mobility compliance, including immigration, tax, employment law, and labor regulations across multiple jurisdictions.

• Excellent attention to detail, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Exceptional stakeholder management, communication and interpersonal skills.

• Proficiency in Workday.

• Proficiency in reporting and analytics, including auditing of current cases.

•  Experience with Immigration and Mobility Vendors, the contracting process, and day to day management of their services.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Experience driving continuous improvement and cost-effective solutions in a global environment

• Comfortable navigating a fast-paced, high-growth tech environment with a high degree of ambiguity

•  Ability to work flexible hours to support global stakeholders across multiple time zones

•  Proficiency in English; additional languages are a plus

• Strong leadership and project management skills

• Familiarity with managing cross-cultural instances