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Vishal Jain

Vishal Jain

SAP S/4, SAP HCM SF Technical Project & Program Manager
Bengaluru

Summary

Highly accomplished professional with 18 years of experience in SAP– Technical Cloud Consulting, Project Management and Presales Around 5 years of rich Program and Project Management experience.

Extensive experience in delivering SAP ECC, SuccessFactors and cloud product services, worked across industries including Life Sciences, Banking, Retail, Public sector, Utilities. Global delivery experience includes large-scale HR transformation projects across 40 countries. Responsible for delivery of SAP ECC, SuccessFactors projects across US, UK and has a strong understanding of People, Culture, Technology and Business

I'm proud to be part of very first Accenture's SFSF COE, involved in very first project of SuccessFactors.

Nearly 5 years of experience of North America on various projects at various capability from Accenture.

  • Certified SAP ABAP, SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll, LMS, EC, experienced Manager & Solutions Architect with an expertise in Success Factors Integration, SAP HCM, S4 HANA, Dell Boomi and HCI, Scrum Master Certified ID: 000673679.
  • Proven abilities in liaising with stakeholders, maintaining strong relations (thereby helping in strengthening business network) and delivering business requirements by initiating projects in various areas, excellent communications, analytical, leadership and decision-making skills
  • Exposure on other HCM ERP i.e. Peoplesoft, Plateau, ADP, Brass-Ring, Concur.
  • Vast experience on compliance i.e. SOX and GDPR with healthcare and pharmaceutical industry.
  • Multi-tasking leader well-known for successfully taking a project from the initial stages to completion. Highly skilled and educated with a positive demeanor. Pursuing a Senior Project Manager role where hard work and dedication will be highly valued.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications

Work History

Senior Manager

PwC (AC)
Bangalore
08.2022 - Current
  • ($12M+) Program Delivery of SAP HXM Modules Talent, EC-Payroll, RCM, ONB, WFS, FG along with 60+ Integrations involving Multiple Vendors and Partners.
  • Conducting Deep Dive Discovery & Comprehensive Assessment of legacy integrations and migrating to Cloud based SAP SuccessFactors, Workforce Software, Field Glass Solutions.
  • Co-owned HXM Competency, identified staff & ran SAP Certifications Drive.
  • Defined Cross Training & Implemented Job Rotations, Competency Framework.
  • Mentoring & Personal Development, Performance Assessments. Instrumental in organic growth of HXM Team within Acceleration Centre with Campus & Lateral Hiring.
  • Enriched Project Governance resulting in reduced cost overrun & timelines.
  • Defined Go to Market Strategy & Operational Plan with differential Value-Added Packages. RFPs.

Technical Project Manager

Accenture Solutions Private
Bangalore
05.2021 - 06.2022
  • Established myself as Technical Project Manager of S/4 HANA & HCM cloud implementation project for largest telecom company from offshore of team of 30+ members for Implementation program of largest telecom company of United Kingdom.
  • Modules Include SuccessFactors Employee Central, Onboarding, Recruitment and Marketing, Open-text Integration.
  • Specialized in implementation of SSO,2FA through IAS/IPS.
  • Responsible for 57 interfaces includes standard and custom interfaces, scheduling and conducting workshops for Business and technological team.
  • Reviewing functional scope and design along with processes.

Senior Project Manager

Cognizant
08.2018 - 04.2021
  • Responsible to expand SAP SFSF capability through external hiring, enhancing existing teams' knowledge by multi-skilling, Implementing shared service support, involved in preparing response to Implementation RFP's, support proposals, collaborating multiple vendors & teams, run over cut over activities.
  • Technical Delivery Manager for SAP SF implementation project of talent modules and employee central for a big UK based Insurance Company.

Client: UK based BFSI Client (Royal London Insurance Group)

Role: Technical Project Manager

Project: Package development (SFSF-EC,HCI and talent modules).

Period: Sep.'18 – Mar'21

  • With Aim to implement a new Target Operating Model (TOM) People Functions which enables their foundation for realizing People Strategy and in turn overall RLG business strategy.
  • Providing instant access to real time, reliable people data and online ability to manage activities such as: resourcing, on-boarding, movers, absence, performance management and compensation.

Proposed Solution:

  • Two phased approach using SAP Activate Methodology coupled with our Agile Solution.
  • In first phase to implement all Talent modules i.e. Performance, Succession and all recruitment modules to enable RLG to establish momentum and realize early benefits.
  • Followed by Core HR (Employee Central) and associated integration work, Compensation, Employee Service Center and Cloud for customer Go-Live.
  • Designed globally aligned HR master data processes in Employee Central with complex integrations to and from SAP CPI
  • Reporting and Integrations to third party HRIS systems using SF ORD and Integration center
  • Collaborated with cross-functional development team members to analyze potential system solutions based on evolving client requirements.
  • Maintained tactical control of project budgets and timelines to keep teams on task and achieve schedule targets.
  • Adjusted project plans to account for dynamic targets, staffing changes and operational specifications.
  • Monitored contracts and service level agreements to identify potential risks and implement mitigation actions to protect development process from unforeseen delays and costs.
  • Worked with third-party vendors to streamline appropriate processes for product storage, transportation and disposal.
  • Collaborated with business users, technical teams, database administrators and testing teams during kickoff meetings, joint application designing and planning sessions to validate requirements as per GDPR guidelines, implemented COVID-19 features in SF.
  • Successfully completed CMMi-level audit from DE team and promoted GDPR guidelines.
  • Adapted quickly to unexpected challenges or obstacles encountered during project execution, devising creative solutions without compromising objectives

Project Manager

Accenture
08.2016 - 07.2018

Role: Project Manager (ABAP S/4Hana 1610 Version Implementation)

Client: Japan based largest Pharma (Astellas)

Project: SAP S/4 HANA, SF Implementation

Period: Dec.'17 – Oct'18

Background: Apple Project - Astellas Standardize Global IT Operations and here Global SuccessFactors Employee Central Implementation. Responsible to submit to prepare WSR to Senior leadership, monitoring project plan, resource plan, day to day plan Involved with various teams like client business discussions/Functional leads meetings/Management meetings

Role - Shared services Project Manager : Responsible to submit the WSR to Senior leadership, monitoring the project plan, resource plan, day to day Involved with various teams like client business discussions/Functional leads meetings/Management meetings Involved in workshops, iterations for designs and requirement gathering with client and internal team, Prep team on GDPR.

  • Jul.'17 – Nov'.17 BMW-SuccessFactors Implementation (Global) Offshore PM Accenture India(Bangalore)
  • Jan.'17 - Jun.'17 Commerzbank SuccessFactors (Germany) Offshore PM -Accenture India(Bangalore)
  • May'.16 – Dec'.17 GE (US) – SuccessFactors due diligence USA, Florida and Offshore PM -Accenture India(Bangalore)

Project Manager - Technical

Accenture
02.2012 - 07.2016
  • Capably handled various roles in span of 5 years in Accenture USA i.e., Development Lead, Deployment Lead and Solution Architect responsible for delivery of SAP (On-Premise and Cloud SaaS projects), roll-outs.
  • Involved to deliver Success Factors first EC-Payroll (on-cloud) implementation successfully.
  • Participated in JSOX audit

Astellas Pharmaceutical Chicago, IL

Role : SAP HCM specialist.

Duration : Apr 2013– Feb 2014

Position : SAP HCM - Success Factors Implementation

Client : DART Container

Role : Techno functional consultant for SAP HCM.

Project : SAP HCM Payroll Integration & testing of newly acquired company.

Period : Mar 2014 to Feb 2015

Client : Comcast-NBCU, Philadelphia, PA

Role : Techno functional consultant for SAP HCM.

Project : SAP and SF HCM Subject Matter Expert – Configuration and data migration

Duration : Mar 2015 – June 2015

Client : Irvine Company, Irvine, CA

Role : Project Integration Lead

Duration : Aug 2015 – Apr 2016

Position : SAP HCM - Success Factors Implementation

Associate Manager IT

Accenture
10.2009 - 02.2012

Accenture supporting Novartis HRIT in implementing simpler, standardized HR policies and processes across Novartis businesses worldwide with a goal to create one global transactional SAP system for Personnel Administration Organization Management and Administration of 3rd parties.

Client: Novartis (HRIT)

Role: Development leads for SAP HR Global Implementation.

Project: Implementation Project (HR Core – 100 Country Roll out)

Period: Mar 2010 to Jan 2012

Responsibilities:

Active role in managing and coordinating resources from multiple vendors like Infosys, Lodestone, Accenture and freelancers on the project, this adds complexities to the responsibility.

Led the coordination and customization for PA/OM/Time/Payroll and benefits, prepared configuration log and monitored the development system progress.

Identifying risks/Issues and suggesting mitigation plans.

Ensures adherence of J-SOX compliance and QA processes.

Responsible for preparing technical specification design templates and reviews.

Train/Mentor team members on project specific programs and processes.

Guiding team on developments of majority of complex interface for Benefits, Payroll and time major vendors such as Fidelity, ADP, Broker, towers Watson etc.

Senior Software Engineer

IBM Services Pvt. Ltd
06.2009 - 10.2009

Client: Sara Lee International is global manufacturer from Downers Grove, IL (US) and marketer of high-quality, brand-name products for consumers throughout world.

Role: Technical Consultant (SAP ABAP HR/SD/FI)

Project: Application Support and development project

Period: Jun 2009 –Oct 2009.

Technical Lead

MindTree Services Pvt. Ltd
11.2007 - 05.2009
  • Successfully delivered multiple projects in SAP ERP in role of technical consultant.

Client: Volvo- Global Human Resource Transformation Project

  • Role: Technical Consultant (SAP HR/SD))
  • Project: Application Support, Upgrade & Development Project
  • Period : Nov 2007 –Mar 2008

Client : Volvo- IT

  • Role : SAP Upgrade Team Lead
  • Project : Upgrade SAP 4.7 to ECC 6.0.
  • Period : Mar 2008 –Oct 2008

Client : Burger King Corporation (US).

  • Role : SAP HR-Training and Event management (Developer)
  • Project : Upgrade SAP 4.7 to ECC 6.0.
  • Period : Oct 2008 –Mar 2009

Client : News International

  • Role : Technical Consultant (Developer)
  • Project : SAP HR- ESS/MSS Implementation & Upgrade project
  • Period : Apr 2009 –Oct 2009

Software Engineer

Siemens (S2 Infotech)
01.2006 - 10.2007

Project completed in Siemens :

Client : National Thermal Power Co-operation
Role : Developer
Project : SAP HR-PA,OM, ESS, MSS Implementation

Client : Phoenix Lamps Ltd
Role : Developer
Project : SAP Implementation

Project: SAP Upgrade
Clients:
1. Canadian Pacific Railway Upgrade project
2. Nortel ltd. –Upgrade Project
3. Kenyan Power and lighting co-operation-Upgrade Project

Role : Developer

Business Executive

Hindustan Essential Oils Co
10.2002 - 06.2006

Fostered new business through participation in trade shows and initiating communications with prospective clients via phone and email.

Participated in monthly training on latest technology trends and products in industry.

Education

Master in Computers Applications - Master of Computer Applications

University Teaching Department
Sagar (M.P)
08.1999 - 2002.06

Bachelor of Science - Mathematics

MVAM Bhopal
Bhopal (M.P)
05.1996 - 06.1999

Skills

Onshore & Offshore deliveries

People leader

Client Management

Agile Scrum Master

Team building & Leadership

SAP ABAP, SAP Success Factors, SAP HCM (On- Premise) -SD,MM & FI

Talent Development

Strategic Planning

Resource Allocation

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Reporting management

Team Leadership

Budget Administration

Accomplishments

  • Proud to be part of largest HR IT transformation project for largest Pharmaceutical company with 100+ country roll-out .
  • Global exposure of Switzerland and USA in HRIS transformation projects.
  • Completed multiple certificates in SAP ERP.

Certification

SAP ABAP

Timeline

Success Factors Employee Central Payroll

12-2022

Senior Manager

PwC (AC)
08.2022 - Current

Technical Project Manager

Accenture Solutions Private
05.2021 - 06.2022

Senior Project Manager

Cognizant
08.2018 - 04.2021

Project Manager

Accenture
08.2016 - 07.2018

Project Manager - Technical

Accenture
02.2012 - 07.2016

Associate Manager IT

Accenture
10.2009 - 02.2012

Senior Software Engineer

IBM Services Pvt. Ltd
06.2009 - 10.2009

Technical Lead

MindTree Services Pvt. Ltd
11.2007 - 05.2009

Software Engineer

Siemens (S2 Infotech)
01.2006 - 10.2007

Business Executive

Hindustan Essential Oils Co
10.2002 - 06.2006

Master in Computers Applications - Master of Computer Applications

University Teaching Department
08.1999 - 2002.06

Bachelor of Science - Mathematics

MVAM Bhopal
05.1996 - 06.1999
Vishal JainSAP S/4, SAP HCM SF Technical Project & Program Manager