Description

Experienced Project Manager with a proven track record in managing HR and Payroll system implementations for global organizations. Skilled in leading Workday, SAP, and iHCM projects across EMEA, Asia Pacific and US regions. Adept at delivering complex projects on time and within budget while achieving exceptional client satisfaction. Certified in Workday Project Management, PRINCE2, Scrum Master, and Project Management Fundamentals with a passion for continuous improvement and innovation.

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Core Competencies

•Workday HR Modules (HCM, Payroll, Time & Attendance, Absences, Recruitment, Integration, Data Conversion, Reporting, and Learning)

•SAP, Workday and iHCM Systems implementation project management

•Project Planning and Delivery

•Stakeholder Engagement and Communication

•Risk and Issue Management

•Team Leadership and Mentorship

•Global Client Management (EMEA, APAC, North America, South America)

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Key Achievements

•Successfully implemented Workday HCM and Payroll modules for clients with 15,000+ employees across EMEA, APAC and US regions.

•Achieved a client satisfaction score of 95% by ensuring projects were delivered on time and within budget.

•Led a team of 25+ consultants to complete 20+ Workday deployments within four years.

•Trained and mentored new team members, enhancing the overall project team’s capabilities.

•Improved project processes across various phases, including data migration, parallel runs, and go-live.

Languages

English
Native or bilingual

Workplace preferences

Remote only

Primarily works remotely

Alight Solutions Ltd / Strada Global
Senior Project Manager
TECH
September 2021 - March 2026 (4 years and 6 months)
London, United Kingdom
• • Lead team of 20 implementing the Project Globally for Workday Recruitment and Reporting for around 15000+ Employees.
• • Lead team of 25 implementing the payroll system for a large organisation with approx. 8000 employees.
• • Implemented Benefit and Absence system for Global Insurance company including countries from APAC, EMEA, North America and South America
• • Successfully managed the end-to-end rollout of Workday across multiple international locations, ensuring seamless integration and adoption.
• • Managed Workday implementations from project initiation to delivery, adhering to Workday Deployment Methodology for different countries globally by completing entire project life cycle.
• • Provided clear direction and support to project teams, ensuring efficient resource allocation and timely delivery.
• • Directed cross-functional teams of consultants, ensuring alignment with client requirements and business objectives.
• • Collaborated with clients to define project scope, milestones, and deliverables while maintaining robust communication.
• • Managed relationships with external vendors and consultants, ensuring timely delivery of services and adherence to contractual agreements.
• • Coordinated with Workday teams during project checkpoints, delivery assurance processes, and product updates.
• • Conducted risk assessments and implemented mitigation strategies, ensuring smooth go-live transitions.
• • Established change control mechanisms to manage project scope, timelines, and resources effectively.
• • Conducted training sessions and contributed to the organization's knowledge base through lessons learned.
• • Participate in the sales cycle when requested to gather requirements, formulate delivery approach and develop a proposal/SOW or Change Order
• • Guide and mentor other Project Managers during their project delivery phases
HRIS Change Management Risk Management Budget Management Resource Management
ADP
Senior Project Manager
October 2017 - July 2021 (3 years and 9 months)
United Kingdom
• • Delivered HRIS and Payroll implementations for clients ranging from 100 to 3,000+ employees.
• • Led full project life cycles of the project from start to finish.
• • Implemented Global projects using Celergo system including South America, North America
• • Ensured compliance with client requirements and timelines, enhancing client relationships.
• • Developed detailed project plans, managed dependencies, and mitigated risks effectively.
• • Communicated critical project updates to stakeholders and addressed issues promptly.
• • Developed and executed detailed cutover plans to transition from legacy systems to ADP, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
• • Coordinated the integration of payroll systems with Workday, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing during and after the cutover.
• • Conducted extensive testing and validation of payroll processes to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies.
• • Oversaw the migration of critical data, including employee records and payroll information, ensuring data integrity and accuracy.
• • Facilitated communication and training sessions for client teams to ensure a smooth transition and address any concerns or issues
• • Managed and resolved any issues that arose during and Post cutover, ensuring a seamless transition to the new system
ADP
Implementation Specialist
October 2011 - September 2017 (5 years and 11 months)
United Kingdom
• • Acted as SME for UAT testing and reconciliation during implementations.
• • Conducted payroll testing for organizations with employee counts ranging from 80 to 4,000.
• • Ensured smooth go-live processes through accurate system configurations and training.
• • Developed transparent issue logs to enhance client understanding during implementation.