Sandhya Gopinathan
Bangalore
Summary
Result-driven leader driving automation, digital transformation, and innovation initiatives across global operations. Proven expertise in leveraging emerging technologies, process optimization, and change management to deliver scalable, cost-effective solutions. Skilled in strategy design, execution, and stakeholder engagement, with a track record of leading cross-functional teams to achieve measurable business outcomes. Recognized for building digital-first roadmaps, accelerating adoption of automation, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Currently seeking to contribute strategic leadership in digital transformation & innovation to shape future-ready organizations.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager- Global Process Optimization (O2C)
Siemens Global Business Services
10.2017 - Current
- Led process automation initiatives using RPA (UiPath, Blue Prism), AI/ML, and workflow tools, reducing manual effort by ~10% year on year and enhancing scalability across business functions and multiple regions
- Designed and deployed intelligent automation frameworks, integrating RPA with AI, Data GPT, OCR, and analytics to deliver cost-effective, future-ready solutions aligned with strategic business needs.
- Drove process excellence through value stream mapping, root cause analysis, and Lean Six Sigma, achieving 8% efficiency gains and sustainable cost savings.
- Advised senior leadership on automation strategy and governance, fostering an innovation-first culture and enabling digital transformation
- Mentored and up-skilled cross-functional teams in automation best practices, change management, and adoption of emerging technologies.
- Evaluated and implemented next-gen solutions including hyper-automation, process mining, intelligent document processing (IDP), Agentic AI and low-code/no-code platforms to strengthen transformation capabilities.
- Directed large-scale transformation projects from initiation to delivery, ensuring alignment with business goals, effective governance, risk management, and budget optimization.
- Delivered measurable impact by monitoring KPIs, deploying analytics dashboards, and optimizing resource allocation to achieve process improvement and cost reduction
- Spearheaded business transition initiatives, ensuring seamless migration of processes, effective change management, and minimal disruption to operations during digital transformation programs.
Sr. Executive - Business Commercial
SIEMENS - Digital Industries
05.2010 - 09.2017
- Financial Planning & Controlling - Drive financial planning, forecasting, and budget management to align with business strategy. Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and financial procedures. Collaborate with auditors and tax accountants for internal audits and tax preparation. Oversee financial contracts, vendor negotiations, and financing agreements. Provide executive management with strategic financial insights for long-term decision-making
- Business Management - Partner with senior stakeholders to analyze business metrics and improve performance. Conduct market intelligence and competitive analysis to forecast market trends. Develop strategic frameworks and data-driven insights for corporate decision-making. Identify customer needs and technology trends impacting business growth
Executive - Commercial Project Management
SIEMENS - Industry Solutions
07.2006 - 04.2010
- Strategic Project Management - Evaluating project flow, publishing reports and conducting review meetings to keep projects on track Making strategies to improve customer satisfaction & beating the competition Analyze market data and strategize accordingly to ensure long-term success Ensure project costs are operating within the budget Evaluate tools and techniques used to manage projects Drive meetings with sponsors and stakeholders to identify project requirements and ensure those are align with company’s strategic goals
Education
Advanced Digital Transformation Specialization -
IIMA - Online
Ahemdabad06-2025
Bachelor of Commerce -
University of Mumbai
Mumbai03.2005
Skills
- Process Excellence & Quality Management
- Leadership & Stakeholder Management
- Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills
- Technology & Digital Transformation
- Communication & Collaboration
- Cross-functional team management
- Strategic planning
- Stakeholder management
- Project planning
- Product management
- Change management
- Risk management
- Coaching and mentoring
Accomplishments
- 2025- OCEAN - Optimizing Core Efficiency & Automation Needs - leading digital transformation initiative to enhance order to invoice process by implementing automation to streamline repetitive tasks and scale existing solutions. Key achievements include - Increased automation & adaption by 30% & efficiency gains by 10,000+ Hrs through process optimization & centralized order Management process, improving operational efficiency
- 2024 - RIM Tool - Revenue Inventory Management Tool - Provided techno functional expertise to understand customer needs and design tailored solutions. Key contributors include - Developed logic driven solutions to meet evolving customer demands. Enhanced customer satisfaction and relationship management through proactive engagement
- 2023 - URJA - Business Transition & Optimization - Automated multiple processes using RPA/RDA delivering significant productivity benefits. Achieved 4000+ Hrs savings by optimizing business operations. Enhanced process efficiency, reducing manual effort and improving efficiency
- 2022 - FOCUS Group - Cross service line Collaboration - Championed strategic collaboration between service lines to integrate functional expertise with cutting edge technology. Key highlights - Developed a tailored design strategy combining best practices, industry trends and emerging technologies. Strengthen techno- functional synergy, driving high- value growth and superior user experiences for clients
LANGUAGES
ENGLISH
MARATHI
HINDI
MALAYALAM
Timeline
Manager- Global Process Optimization (O2C)
Siemens Global Business Services
10.2017 - Current
Sr. Executive - Business Commercial
SIEMENS - Digital Industries
05.2010 - 09.2017
Executive - Commercial Project Management
SIEMENS - Industry Solutions
07.2006 - 04.2010
Advanced Digital Transformation Specialization -
IIMA - Online
Bachelor of Commerce -
University of Mumbai
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