HAFIZ ANIS SHIRGAONKAR
Mumbai
Summary
Dynamic project management professional with extensive experience at WPP Marketing Communications, specializing in Workday PSA implementations. Proven track record in optimizing resource utilization and enhancing project profitability. Skilled in client relationship management and financial reporting, delivering impactful results through strategic planning and agile methodologies.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Project Management Analyst
WPP Marketing Communications India Private Limited
Mumbai
07.2024 - Current
- Led end-to-end Workday PSA implementations, covering scoping, design, configuration, testing, and deployment.
- Customized PSA modules to meet client-specific service delivery models like time & materials and fixed fee.
- Managed project setup, resource assignments, timelines, and milestones within Workday PSA.
- Monitored project profitability and cost overruns through embedded analytics and forecasting tools.
- Leveraged talent intelligence from Workday HCM to align consultants with projects based on skills and availability.
- Forecasted resource demand and optimized utilization across global teams.
- Configured mobile and desktop time/expense entry systems for consultants.
- Implemented proactive spend controls and alerts to enhance compliance.
Project Management Officer
Tribulus Tech Solutions Pvt. Ltd
Mumbai
01.2020 - 06.2024
- Led a 24-member team through end-to-end project planning and delivery, using Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall frameworks.
- Maintained comprehensive documentation, including financial data sheets, SOPs, risk logs, and due diligence reports.
- Managed dependencies, resource forecasting, and milestone tracking across multiple programs, with regular leadership reporting.
- Delivered budget-aligned execution while ensuring each team member had focused tasks and clear sprint goals.
- Provided client support on investment portfolios and financial markets, ensuring accurate feedback and account setup.
Senior Research and Analyst
Verity Global Solutions
Mumbai
11.2018 - 07.2019
- Managed financial operations and project documentation using QuickBooks and mortgage software, while designing automated workflows and dashboards across finance, legal, and marketing teams.
- Delivered data-driven reports, trained new staff, and streamlined invoicing to enhance accuracy and operational efficiency.
Market Research Analyst
Alfa Overseas
Mumbai
11.2012 - 11.2018
- Led a 6-member team in designing research strategies and client engagement plans, while managing CRM data across platforms like Salesforce, BNT, Sage ACT, and Zoho, to drive targeted marketing campaigns and business insights.
- Conducted market research to identify consumer trends and preferences.
Education
BSC - Information Technology
Xavier’s International University
01.2009
H.S.C - Science
Mumbai University
01.2006
S.S.C -
Mumbai University
01.2004
Skills
- Workday Professional Services Automation (PSA)
- Human Capital Management (HCM)
- Workday consultant
- Transition project manager
- Workday PSA
- Client relationship management
- Project lifecycle management
- Financial reporting
- Risk management
- CRM
Accomplishments
- Transition from London, UK, to India, 03/2025
- Successfully led a strategic transition in London, UK, securing key projects from Ogilvy and VML, and transferring them to WPP SSC India, enabling seamless cross-border collaboration and delivery, aligning global creative assets with offshore execution capabilities, strengthened WPP SSC India's portfolio by onboarding high-value UK accounts, and optimizing project workflows, demonstrated leadership in stakeholder engagement, project migration, and operational integration across geographies
- Transition from Abu Dhabi, UAE, to India, 01/2023,
- While working with Tribulus Tech, successfully represented the organization at a major event in Abu Dhabi, UAE, achieving full target conversion, converted 98 high-quality leads into active contacts, directly contributing to new business opportunities, demonstrated exceptional client engagement and follow-through in a fast-paced, international setting, strengthened the company’s market presence in the UAE through strategic networking and lead activation
Hobbies and Interests
- Watching and playing cricket
- Football
- Travelling
Languages
- English
- Hindi
- Marathi
- Arabic
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 12/09/88
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Single
Affiliations
- Workday Champion: Led internal workshops and training sessions to upskill teams on PSA/HCM functionalities
- PMO process innovator: designed and implemented custom dashboards and workflows to streamline project tracking and reporting
- Global Transition Lead: Spearheaded successful project migrations from London, Abu Dhabi, and India, ensuring zero disruption
- Mentorship and coaching: mentored junior analysts and project coordinators on Agile, Scrum, and financial analytics
Timeline
Sr. Project Management Analyst
WPP Marketing Communications India Private Limited
07.2024 - Current
Project Management Officer
Tribulus Tech Solutions Pvt. Ltd
01.2020 - 06.2024
Senior Research and Analyst
Verity Global Solutions
11.2018 - 07.2019
Market Research Analyst
Alfa Overseas
11.2012 - 11.2018
BSC - Information Technology
Xavier’s International University
H.S.C - Science
Mumbai University
S.S.C -
Mumbai University
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