DEEPSHIKHA
Strategy and Operations | Workforce Planning and Management | People Connect and Engagement
Pune
Summary
Result-driven and a detail oriented professional offering nearly 15 years of rich & extensive experience towards strategic workforce planning. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills and proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives. Championed the art of coaching and mentoring young budding talents and a great team player collaborating with business enabling functions. Leading community building as a passion and fostering inclusivity within teams. A strong contributer and leader towards Corporate Social Responsibility.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Senior Manager - Strategy and Operations
Capgemini
01.2023 - Current
- Managed large-scale assignments with approx ~1800 + members and introduced new systems, tools, and processes to achieve challenging objectives
- Championed process improvement initiatives and achieved operational excellence by streamlining processes and implementing best practices
- Leading the fresher hiring and deployment model to ensure revenue maximation
- Work towards aggressive ramp-ups across technologies by managing the program across multiple teams. Key achievement of ramping up 1000+ members in 6 months and majorly around niche skills
- Mentored junior staff members for skill development and career progression within the organization
- Promoted a culture of continuous learning through regular workshops, seminars, and training sessions for staff
Senior Manager - People Connect & Engagement
Capgemini
06.2023 - Current
- Craft community building programs ensuring alignment with overall team and business goals
- Build and strategize audience specific event calendars with
- Establish platforms for knowledge sharing, collaboration and networking
- Lead teams for event planning and execution
- Foster and embrace Inclusivity
- Lead teams for Corporate Social Responsibilities
Manager, Staffing Lead
Capgemini
03.2017 - 12.2020
- Managed staffing requirements for Digital and Testing practices for APAC countries understanding cultural and regional communities. Peak requirements managed at approx ~ 250
- Led the staffing and Fulfillment for Robotics Process Automation managing 300 requirements at peak and 400+ members
- Designed and implemented a unified staffing process as a transformation process in the APAC region
- Worked towards revenue maximization for the practice BU
- Responsible for planning for cross-skilling/up-skilling resource pool based on upcoming demands
- Performed monthly forecasting for practice bench and overheads and managing forecast model
- Ensured staffing/ deployment of associates to achieve optimum utilization
- Ascertained the effective execution of appropriate staffing strategies and plans
- Designing and initiating the long-term and short-term transfer across location and countries as per project needs & associates aspirations
- Actively involved in job rotations for onshore positions to cater to attrition needs
- Supported large project ramp up and ramp downs
Senior Project and Resource Staffing Professional
IBM
07.2008 - 03.2017
- Administered the demand and supply gaps by study of MIS reports generated by the team to fulfill the project requirements
- Achieved the aspiration of resources for their career development within the organization by understanding their key requirements and deploying them accordingly in projects
- Developed and prioritized key requirements needed for a job position, special qualifications, traits, characteristics and experience required
- Managed cross skill candidates to optimize the candidates available on bench
- Organized bi-weekly meeting with business heads to draft resource maps at project levels
- Worked as a SAP Technical consultant
Education
B.Tech. - Information Technology
Mody Institute of Technology Science
01.2008 - 12.2008
H.S.C - undefined
Ryan International
01.2004 - 12.2004
S.S.C -
Ryan International School
01.2002 - 12.2002
MBA - HR
Symbiosis University
01.2011 - 12.2011
Skills
Strategic Planning and Execution
Notableaccomplishments
- Nominated one amongst thirty members for a 3 months training program for "Leaders of Tomorrow" and further a 2 months training program on "Women Leaders"
- Multiple awards around Boundary Less collaboration with cross-functional teams
- Awarded Excellence in Performance Award by the practice management in Capgemini in two consecutive years
- Received Manager Choice Awards for two consecutive quarters in 2015 in IBM
- Recognized as the 'Project Staffing Professional for the month of November in 2014
- Completed 6 years course in French language
Timeline
Senior Manager - People Connect & Engagement
Capgemini
06.2023 - Current
Senior Manager - Strategy and Operations
Capgemini
01.2023 - Current
Manager, Staffing Lead
Capgemini
03.2017 - 12.2020
MBA - HR
Symbiosis University
01.2011 - 12.2011
Senior Project and Resource Staffing Professional
IBM
07.2008 - 03.2017
B.Tech. - Information Technology
Mody Institute of Technology Science
01.2008 - 12.2008
H.S.C - undefined
Ryan International
01.2004 - 12.2004
S.S.C -
Ryan International School
01.2002 - 12.2002
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