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Himanshu Shankar

Himanshu Shankar

HR & AI Transformation Leader
Chennai

Summary

A Passionate and hands-on HR,Payroll transformation & AI techno-functional leader with a solid track record of executing end-to-end, multi-geography greenfield implementations and support on SAP-SuccessFactors, Oracle-PeopleSoft, and Workday HCM. From building the business case to delivering successful programs, I have played pivotal roles in HR transformation journeys for global clients such as GE Capital, TESCO, Anglo American, UBS & RBS and many more. With a PMP certification, I've managed multi-million-dollar projects and have successfully worked in Europe, the USA, and APAC, leading multicultural teams to deliver transformational programs. Has played the role of Consultant, Client & User, which brings a holistic perspective to meet the program objectives.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications

Work History

Associate Director

Accenture
12.2022 - Current
  • Leading the SAP SuccessFactors Practice for Growth Markets & Europe, responsible for pre-sales, P&L, consulting, and delivery via Gen AI for a team of 300+ members.

Sr Manager: Business & Integration Arch

Accenture
04.2021 - 11.2022
  • Successfully led a £15+ million HR & Payroll technology transformation program from solution design to project delivery for a Fortune 100 client.

Director - HR & Payroll Transformation

Cognizant Technologies Solution
09.2014 - 01.2020
  • Spearheaded a comprehensive HR & Payroll transformation program, addressing incorrect payroll for 215,000 associates and poor HR service delivery scores.

Program Manager Group Function (HR & Finance Systems)

Royal Bank of Scotland
12.2010 - 09.2014
  • Led a global transformation program for HRIT, Finance, and Risk IT, including Oracle e-business financials, P2P, and PeopleSoft HR implementations across 56+ countries.

Practice Lead & Delivery Manager - PeopleSoft/SAP

Wipro
10.2007 - 12.2009
  • Managed the PeopleSoft-HRO Platform Practice, overseeing revenue, competency building, product alliances, and utilization of resources.

Consultant- HRMS & Payroll

GE-General Electric / Optimos Inc
07.1998 - 11.2002

Education

MBA -

Symbiosis Institute of Business Management

B.E. (Electrical) - undefined

M.M.M. Govt Engg College

Skills

Successfactor

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Certification

SAP AI Certified

Extracurricular Activities

Accomplished tennis player with victories over Mahesh Bhupathi and international tennis achievements. Golf, river rafting, rappelling, and ballroom dance enthusiast.

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Associate Director

Accenture
12.2022 - Current

Sr Manager: Business & Integration Arch

Accenture
04.2021 - 11.2022

Director - HR & Payroll Transformation

Cognizant Technologies Solution
09.2014 - 01.2020

Program Manager Group Function (HR & Finance Systems)

Royal Bank of Scotland
12.2010 - 09.2014

Practice Lead & Delivery Manager - PeopleSoft/SAP

Wipro
10.2007 - 12.2009

Consultant- HRMS & Payroll

GE-General Electric / Optimos Inc
07.1998 - 11.2002

MBA -

Symbiosis Institute of Business Management

B.E. (Electrical) - undefined

M.M.M. Govt Engg College
Himanshu ShankarHR & AI Transformation Leader