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Sonam Sinha

Gurugram

Summary

Global Program Owner (GPO) with 15+ years of experience scaling H2R strategy across complex, cross-regional operations. Known for embedding COPC-aligned quality frameworks, AI-led transformation, and agile deployment models. Delivers people-first solutions through localization, cultural sensitivity, and continuous improvement. Recognized for enabling measurable business value via QA governance, DEI-conscious onboarding, and stakeholder alignment.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Manager, Projects

Ernst & Young LLP
Bangalore
09.2023 - Current

Directed global transformation projects for high-growth clients, blending continuous improvement, risk governance, and enablement strategy to drive enterprise impact.

  • Global PMS with Local QA Strategy – MENA Region: Built E2E PMS redesign for 1000+ employees. Standardized dashboards, centralized scoring rubrics, and KPI-linked coaching, enabled local QA governance. Improved feedback quality by 30%, retention by 18%, 94% program satisfaction.
  • Regionally Adaptive Onboarding – EMEA Pharma Giant: Deployed sentiment-led onboarding and succession for 5,000+ roles using predictive analytics and milestone KPIs. Standardized global workflows with local adaptation, achieving 3x faster ramp-up, 22% leadership growth, and 27% attrition cost reduction.
  • Localized Capability Uplift – APAC Media Group: Designed badge-based learning ecosystem delivered in native languages. Embedded regional agility metrics and manager-aligned learning paths. Enabled internal mobility and strengthened future-ready workforce capability.
  • Cross-Regional LMS Optimization – Automotive Major: Reengineered LMS across 50+ countries, embedding COPC-style QA, regulatory adaptation, and self-paced pathways. Realized 30% engagement growth and reduced admin effort by 60% through automation.
  • Scalable Framework Transformation – Global Delivery: Rolled out DEI-aware, mobile-first onboarding with microlearning and QA analytics. Uplifted productivity by 25%, defined 80+ policies, introduced local KPIs for resolution speed.

COE – Talent Management

Huawei Technologies
Bangalore
01.2019 - 12.2022
  • Drove digital enablement strategy, scaling adoption by 76% through agile coaching journeys and CI playbooks.
  • Reduced rework by 45% and closed 68% skill gaps using QA-audited learning journeys and readiness reviews.
  • Mentored 100+ managers across three regions, embedding KPI-aligned people performance practices.
  • Piloted DEI-focused L&D strategy that achieved 92% adoption across business functions.
  • Headed probation management, assessments of mentoring, and integration audits, decreased early attrition by 92% via strategic approach, influenced branding.
  • Conceptualized leadership development (50+hrs of design thinking, 25hrs of People Management workshops), enhanced role effectiveness by 75%, leaders satisfaction by 100%, integrated Leadership Pipeline.
  • Expedited policy change management, analyzed scope, communicated, trained, and evaluated the impact that led to a 40% reduction in turnaround time to reverse failing results.

Senior HR Business Partner

Huawei Technologies
Bangalore
01.2019 - 12.2022
  • Architected a global competency and career pathing strategy impacting over 2,000 employees, deployed change frameworks, manager toolkits, and QA-aligned development tracks to achieve 98% competency coverage.
  • Reengineered LMS with mobile-accessible content libraries, cutting time to competence by 30%, and improving user satisfaction by 55%.
  • Launched DEI-focused mentoring, knowledge hubs, and capability forums to accelerate peer learning and cross-functional visibility, achieving 92% adoption across business functions.
  • Automated reporting across two business lines, eliminating 98.97% of manual effort, and enabling data-led decision-making.

L&D Specialist & HRBP

Huawei Technologies
Bangalore
01.2019 - 12.2022
  • Experiential onboarding for 56 campus hires over 20 days, with 100+ learning hours, earning recognition from APRI and HQ, 96% satisfaction.
  • Co-created role-based competency portfolios and coached supervisors to design personalized growth paths, ensuring 100% KPI alignment.
  • Rolled out behavioral and leadership development modules, mapped career transitions, and launched three high-impact programs.
  • Designed and delivered gamified, virtual technical competitions to drive new hire connection and motivation.
  • Managed DEI dashboards and cross-cultural engagement strategy; reduced early attrition, and elevated onboarding ROI.
  • Oversaw trainer incentives, budget controls, and stakeholder relationships to maintain operational excellence. And full KPI alignment.

International Business Development Partner

Qi Groups
Bangalore
11.2014 - 12.2018
  • Redesigned onboarding and offboarding controls.
  • Applied FMEA across lifecycle processes to mitigate failure risks, and enhance continuity.
  • Built strategies, team competence, and plans to enter new markets and advanced turnover rate globally by 27%.

Onsite Engineer & Account Coordinator

Infosys
Bangalore
08.2013 - 11.2014
  • Reduced process gaps by 70% through workforce readiness audits.
  • Co-managed client escalations with regional teams, improving closure time by 45%.

Sr. Software Engineer

Accenture
Bangalore
06.2010 - 08.2013
  • Gathered requirements and documented them for the Amdocs project, learned scripting, and automated a few manual testing processes.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology

Amity University
Noida, Sec-125
05-2010

12th - Science

St. Mary's Convent
Moradabad
06-2005

10th -

St. Mary's Convent
Moradabad
06-2003

Master of Science -

IGNOU
Delhi

Skills

  • Continuous Improvement (CI)
  • Global Quality Assurance (QA, COPC)
  • Risk Mitigation (FMEA, Controls)
  • Talent Management & Succession
  • Onboarding & Enablement
  • HCM Tools (Workday, SAP)
  • Agile change management
  • Localisation Strategy
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Performance governance

Accomplishments

  • 2025 – Client Extraordinaire Award
  • 2022 – APAC Best Collaboration Award
  • 2021 – Breakthrough Innovation Award
  • 2020 – High Quality & Professional Excellence Award

Certification

  • ITIL v4 Course Certification
  • PMP Course Certification
  • Green Belt Six Sigma
  • Inclusive Leadership for All – EY
  • HR Transformation Global – EY

Timeline

Manager, Projects

Ernst & Young LLP
09.2023 - Current

COE – Talent Management

Huawei Technologies
01.2019 - 12.2022

Senior HR Business Partner

Huawei Technologies
01.2019 - 12.2022

L&D Specialist & HRBP

Huawei Technologies
01.2019 - 12.2022

International Business Development Partner

Qi Groups
11.2014 - 12.2018

Onsite Engineer & Account Coordinator

Infosys
08.2013 - 11.2014

Sr. Software Engineer

Accenture
06.2010 - 08.2013

Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology

Amity University

12th - Science

St. Mary's Convent

10th -

St. Mary's Convent

Master of Science -

IGNOU
Sonam Sinha