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YAGYESH SARDA

YAGYESH SARDA

Gurgaon

Summary

Proven leader with 14+ years of experience in workforce management, command center operations, and organizational transformation across global enterprises. Capacity planning, forecasting, and workforce optimization tool deployment, with a strong background in stakeholder engagement. Track record of driving cost efficiencies, process improvements, and cultural adoption of new operating models.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Supervisor, Workforce Management & Transformation

Airbnb
11.2021 - Current
  • Leading a team of Sr Analyst and Analysts delivering capacity planning, intraday resource management, queue management and performance reporting across multiple global lines of business.
  • Acted as a change champion for the adoption of new workforce tools and processes, ensuring a smooth rollout and business acceptance.
  • Partnered with leaders on headcount planning, identifying cost-saving opportunities, while safeguarding service levels.
  • Delivered executive dashboards, productivity tracking, and insights to measure the impact of WFM initiatives.
  • Drove cultural change by data-led decision-making and onboarding team and stakeholders

Key Transformation Projects

  • Atrium Platform Migration - Led the transition from pull to push routing in messaging channels; improved agent utilization and customer experience.
  • Global English Support Model - Rolled out global English support; improved staffing efficiency, reduced friction, and lowered costs.
  • Olympics Working Group - Represented WFM during Olympics 2024 event as Airbnb was one of the sponsors; ensured workforce readiness along with performance reporting on different slices (daily, weekly) for the global event.
  • New Site Launches - Provided workforce planning, staffing models, performance frameworks, and training for partner WFM teams to comply with Airbnb standards.

Workforce Management Analyst

Airbnb
11.2019 - 11.2021
  • Supported cap planning, scheduling, KPI measurement, and partner governance across global operations.
  • Designed training and onboarding programs to strengthen WFM capability.
  • Delivered impact analysis and forecasting updates aligned with business requirements.

Assistant Manager

Concentrix
10.2014 - 11.2019
  • Responsible for capacity and resource planning for multiple global clients, with diverse commercial models.
  • Developed 13-week rolling forecasts to guide operational planning and cost management.
  • Supported new client onboarding and process improvement initiatives to optimise staffing efficiency.

Command Center Operations

Convergys
03.2011 - 10.2014
  • Managed real-time SLA monitoring, downtime escalations, and workforce alignment across global sites.
  • Produced regular performance and productivity reports for senior leadership.
  • Trained new team members and standardized reporting processes, enabling greater consistency and accuracy.

Sr. Customer Care Officer

Convergys
09.2007 - 03.2011
  • Supported UK telecom customers with account management, billing, and escalations.
  • Promoted add-on services, driving customer satisfaction and client revenue.
  • Acted as team lead in absence of supervisor, managing performance and attendance.

MIS Officer

M.M Motors
04.2007 - 09.2007
  • Maintained client database and daily financial records.
  • Prepared MIS reports, balance sheets, and P&L statements to support management decisions.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce -

Rajasthan University
Rajasthan

Diploma -

Hotel Management

Diploma -

Computer Applications

Skills

  • Workforce strategy and capacity planning
  • Forecasting and scheduling
  • Real-time management
  • Team leadership
  • Global stakeholder management
  • Site launches and change management
  • IEX and Avaya CMS proficiency
  • Tableau expertise
  • MS Excel skills

Leadership Highlights

  • Built and mentored high-performing WFM teams across multiple geographies.
  • Drove CX improvements & cost savings through global workforce strategies.
  • Recognized for cross-functional leadership and successful large-scale transitions.

Languages

English
First Language
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2

Timeline

Supervisor, Workforce Management & Transformation

Airbnb
11.2021 - Current

Workforce Management Analyst

Airbnb
11.2019 - 11.2021

Assistant Manager

Concentrix
10.2014 - 11.2019

Command Center Operations

Convergys
03.2011 - 10.2014

Sr. Customer Care Officer

Convergys
09.2007 - 03.2011

MIS Officer

M.M Motors
04.2007 - 09.2007

Bachelor of Commerce -

Rajasthan University

Diploma -

Hotel Management

Diploma -

Computer Applications
YAGYESH SARDA