Sandeep Mahendra
Program Manager
Hyderabad
Summary
Strategic and results-driven Workday Program Manager with 18+ years of experience leading enterprise-scale HCM implementations and software development projects. Proven success in delivering global Workday HCM solutions, driving digital transformation, and optimizing HR operations. Certified Scrum Master with strong technical expertise in Workday, Java, .NET, AWS, and CI/CD pipelines. - Delivered 20%+ ROI on Workday implementations - Achieved 15% faster onboarding, 12% cost reduction - Improved project margins by 10%
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Workday Program Manager
Tata Consultancy Services
01.2020 - Current
- Client: Leading Consumer Electronics Company, USA
- Project: Global Workday HCM Implementation
- Led Workday implementation across 5 global regions (20,000+ employees)
- Delivered 350+ integrations (EIBs, Core Connectors, APIs)
- Reduced HR operational costs by 20%
- Improved onboarding speed by 15%
- Achieved 20% ROI in Year 1
- Led 40+ member cross-functional team
- Led the implementation of Workday solutions, enhancing operational efficiency and streamlining HR processes across multiple departments.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify system improvements, resulting in a more user-friendly experience and increased user engagement.
- Managed project timelines and deliverables, ensuring successful deployment of Workday modules while adhering to strict deadlines and budget constraints.
- Facilitated training sessions for end-users, improving system adoption rates and enhancing overall team productivity through effective knowledge sharing.
Project Manager – Office Automation
TCS
01.2010 - 01.2020
- Client: APAC MFP Manufacturer
- Project: Enterprise Office Automation Platform
- Reduced admin processing time by 25%
- Improved document turnaround by 30%
- Integrated with ERP/CRM systems
- Managed 30+ developers across geographies
- Built CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins & Azure DevOps
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.t
- Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics & Communication
JNTU
HyderabadSkills
Workday HCM Implementation
Certification
Certified Scrum Master – PSM I
LEADERSHIP TRAINING
TCS Leadership Development Program (Strategic Thinking, Conflict Resolution, Stakeholder Management)
Leadership KPIs
- Managed cross-functional teams of 40+ across global regions
- Oversaw budgets exceeding $5M annually
- Engaged with 25+ key stakeholders across business units
- Achieved 20% reduction in operational costs
- Delivered 95% on-time project completion rate
- Enabled 15% faster onboarding through process optimization
Career Highlights
- Led successful Workday HCM implementation across 50 global regions.
- Delivered 350+ integrations including EIBs, Core Connectors, and APIs
- Reduced HR operational costs by 20% through automation
- Built CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and Azure DevOps
- Improved document turnaround by 30% in office automation project
- Integrated enterprise platforms with ERP and CRM systems
Timeline
Workday Program Manager
Tata Consultancy Services
01.2020 - Current
Project Manager – Office Automation
TCS
01.2010 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics & Communication
JNTU