ROMILA CHOPRA

Leading the HR and L&D function for 300+ people org for People strategy, including L&D and OD

• Led HCM team for Talent Acquisition and Management, including Performance management cycle, compensation planning, monthly OKR-CFR cycle process and resolving complex employee issues for retention and recognition.
• Actively worked alongside OD consultant for leadership development and coaching of leaders and first line mangers. Coached over 30 action learning sessions (CALC) for TC Global and client organisations.
• Spearheaded the Learning Management System (LMS) - build curriculum, develop learning content, drive LMS adoption across the organization to promote a culture of self learning and stimulate peer to peer learning.
• Directed key transformation projects in v-teams such as key virtual events for external and internal stakeholders,observation of front line teams to collate micro-level customer engagement data, setting up of the help center, SEO optimized content for website among others
  

• Led the Marketing & Admissions team to build the Brand and visibility in the Higher education ecosystem and drive the marketing plan to acquire students for the flagship one-year full time PG Program. Conceptualized and executed on ground activation of campaigns.

• Co-founded Cyclohexane, an education startup focused on fostering partnership with Government education boards, education institutes and media houses to bring the focus on introducing “thinking skills” in our school curriculum and creating a culture of innovation.
• Conducted face to face sessions across schools in NCR. Over 2000 children in schools and colleges (including IIT Delhi) were covered with our curriculum.

• The role provided an opportunity to engage with academicians, elites and student community and be part of the Education ecosystem. Teaching subjects: International Marketing, Innovation, Student Self-development and Advertising.Led the marketing and outreach teams

• The role spanned across Sales & Marketing Organization (SMSG) in India viz. Enterprise, Public Sector, OEM, Small & Mid Market, Communications, Marketing organisation. Responsibilities included inter alia cross–subsidiary readiness planning, execution and advocacy. The role focused on technical and non technical business readiness of the employees. Key work included:
• Managing stakeholder relationships with the Senior Leadership team as their trusted advisor, to understand business priorities, key growth, levers business metrics and translate these into Readiness Plans.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams; segment leaders and HR to influence employee participation and engagement for key readiness programs and events. Noteworthy – Cloud Readiness, Compete readiness & ISU (Industry solutions university). New Hire Onboarding: Led the New Employee Onboarding experience for MS India SMSG.
• Align with WW Teams: Engaged with Worldwide Segment, Partner and Readiness Teams to validate plans, follow processes, rhythm of business (ROB) and be the Voice of the Field for business and in the readiness organization.
• Owner India Sub Scorecard Metric: Managed budgets, forecasts and reporting. Worked extensively in v-teams to drive outcomes. Responsible for launching, driving and achieving key metrics of success for Readiness in India Area including compliance.
• Manage the Learning Management System (LMS) from developing role and individual specific learning paths and influence senior leadership team for execution and completion on the plan.

Key Awards & Recognitions: Microsoft Gold Star Award, Asia Thought Leadership Award and Innovation Award.

• Facilitate integration of the newly acquired businesses with the parent company in term of company values, vision and sales processes. Manage relationships with with key stakeholders to plan and execute initiatives for 1050 field personnel across the country