Served as lead Workday security and HCM configuration architect. Led global HR security redesign, reducing organization assignment maintenance by 90%; obtained stakeholder buy-in, led design and testing, deployed security group configuration, loaded role-based security EIBs, and created worklets and custom reporting for operational and SOX monitoring.Enabled global deployment of Workday Learning module in four-month timeline:• Led requirements sessions and configured design for entire module, including security roles, business processes, message templates, translations, custom reports, extended enterprise learning, and learning courses. • Created tenant strategy and iterative migration timeline to meet project milestones.Acted as lead configuration architect in global deployment of COVID-19 tracking schemes powered by Workday Extend and Worksheets:• Led requirements gathering, design sessions, and testing with stakeholders and technical leads.• Configured security, talent pools, self-service worklets, and custom reports and alerts.Served as product owner of onboarding and Scrum Master of talent acquisition products:• Spearheaded technical deployment of global employee onboarding solutions in five-month timeline, streamlined experience across Workday recruiting, HCM, learning and third-party vendor system.• Owned product roadmap, strategy, managed backlog, and ensured alignment with vision for successful product delivery.• Facilitated agile practices and Scrum ceremonies to promote team collaboration and effective project management. Coached, mentored, and monitored team's progress to remove roadblocks, ensure goal attainment, and promote continuous improvement.

Served as Workday configuration lead in global design and deployment of security, talent and performance, recruiting, HCM, benefits, time tracking, business processes, reporting, and semi-annual releases.Led talent and high-volume recruiting implementations in four-month timeline, designed processes for U.S., EMEA, and APAC that harmonized HCM and financial modules, optimized user experience, and incorporated local regulatory obligations.Implemented Agile-based production support model, defining SLAs, SOPs, and functional documentation to streamline backlog of 200+ requests. Conducted run-state meetings to ensure accountability and drive resolution with limited technical resources.

Configured solutions for Workday full-platform modules (Financials and HR), including security, talent and performance, U.S. benefits open enrollment, invoices, and semi-annual release.

Transformed global Workday implementation of HR processes and integrations, consolidating 3,000+ custom PeopleSoft reports to 170+, simplifying security model, establishing HRIS governance processes, and delivering data dictionary for system integrations under nine-month timeline. • Enabled self-service for managers, outsourced various HR activities, and supported local regulatory requirements for 24,000+ employees across U.S., EMEA, LATAM, and APAC.Delivered global reporting strategy for Executive, Workforce, and Diversity custom reports and dashboards, consolidating data across multi-source systems (PeopleSoft, Workday, Taleo) leveraged for daily activities, projects, and integration of Shire and Baxalta.Led change request process for PeopleSoft and Workday, and escalated issue resolution with third-party vendor. Designed and facilitated requirements gathering sessions with business partners across all corporate functions, focusing on system design and functionality, and driving process harmonization during M&A process.

Enabled Kraft Foods' Workday implementation and Kraft Foods-Heinz integration by delivering testing strategy and 300+ test scenario library for quality configuration on Day One across security, HCM, advanced compensation, talent, recruiting, payroll, and system integrations.Managed end-to-end process for HCM and system integrations change requests, directing design and functionality, engaging business owners for requirements, and overseeing external Application Management Services team for delivery into production system.Security administrator and governance policy owner, including SOX compliance.

Served as subject matter expert for Callidus SaaS incentive compensation management software.Spearheaded requirements gathering workshops, designed and configured system changes, tested releases, monitored system integrations, trained stakeholders and administered security.