Kedar Sathe
Consulting Leader - People, Projects, Processes, Business
Ebene
Summary
Consulting leader dedicated to fostering an approachable and collaborative environment that drives the development of high-performing teams. Expertise in value delivery has consistently resulted in enhanced customer satisfaction and business growth. Known for building credibility and trust, and ensuring sustainable results for stakeholders.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Implementation Manager (Consulting)
Dayforce (Ex-Ceridian)
Ebene
11.2021 - Current
- Accountable for a team of consultants and managers working on technology transformation projects, such as Dayforce implementations (SaaS cloud HCM).
- Accountable for revenue (USD 8-10 million per year), NPS (+40), operating margins (25-30%), and administrative excellence KPIs.
- Responsible for building multi-skilled, highly competent, effective, efficient, and productive teams. Stakeholder management (PMs, sponsors, customers, sales, support, product).
- Change management (internal and external - on projects) to ensure project and business KPIs are achieved.
Implementation Manager (Consulting)
Ceridian
Ebene
07.2020 - 10.2021
- Involved in transformation programs to improve margins, reduce implementation cycle time, and build a consistent customer experience across projects. Collaboration with sales, data, integration, and support teams for effective tracking.
- Part of internal engagement improvement focus groups, visibility across business, opportunity to interact with C-suite & other executives.
Implementation Manager (Delivery)
Ceridian
Ebene
03.2017 - 07.2020
- Hands-on dual role as people consulting leader and project sponsor on Dayforce implementations to bridge the gap between customers and people management.
- As a result, I was able to initiate, drive, and monitor people development plans, building a solid career growth path for individuals. Develop future leaders from within the business.
- Risk management: People, projects, and business. I was involved in developing employee training programs, resulting in direct impacts on projects.
Project Manager
Ceridian
Ebene
11.2016 - 02.2017
- Project managed Dayforce implementation projects for North American customers (USD 1-1.5 million per year).
- Engaged with sponsors to identify areas for process enhancement.
Project Manager / Test Lead /Software Release Manager
Aon Hewitt (ex-Hewitt Associates)
Navi Mumbai
08.2006 - 09.2016
- Responsible for the timely delivery of QA on projects, and ongoing releases.
- Collaborated with North American customers.
- Implemented PeopleSoft and SAP projects and releases.
Technical Support Specialist
IDeaS India Pvt Ltd
Pune
07.2002 - 03.2005
- Executed 24/7 service maintenance on e-yielding platforms serving worldwide hotel corporations.
- Testing and implementations of change requests and maintenance SOPs.
Market Research Consultant
Sharp India Pvt Ltd
Pune
10.2002 - 05.2003
- Sales and marketing of Sharp photocopiers, projectors, and MFDs.
- Execute sales campaigns using cold calling, customer conferences, and presentations.
Education
Master in Engineering Science - Telecommunications
Victoria University of Technology
Melbourne03-2006
Bachelors of Engineering - Electronics and Telecommunications
PVG's College of Engineering And Technology
Pune, India07-2002
Skills
- Project and program management
- People engagement, change management, training, coaching, and mentoring
- PMI - PMP Coach: Conduct PMP certification workshops
- Growth, Agile, Improvement, and Value delivery mindset
Certification
- PMI - PMP coach, since 2022
- PMP (Project Management Professional), since 2015
- CSTM (Certified Software Test Manager) since 2008
Creative associations
- Course design & execution, visiting faculty for MBA specialization program @ Open University of Mauritius (2020 & 2021)
- Certified PMI-PMP trainer, deliver PMP certification workshops for working professionals in Mauritius.
- Design, develop, deliver webinar sessions, LinkedIn, Facebook & Youtube live sessions for Project management content in collaboration with ProThoughts (India) & Finanotech Mauritius.
- Guest lecturer on project management (Middlesex University Mauritius, Charles Telfair institute Mauritius).
- Coordinator for Dayforce & PMI Mauritius chapter activities.
Timeline
Senior Implementation Manager (Consulting)
Dayforce (Ex-Ceridian)
11.2021 - Current
Implementation Manager (Consulting)
Ceridian
07.2020 - 10.2021
Implementation Manager (Delivery)
Ceridian
03.2017 - 07.2020
Project Manager
Ceridian
11.2016 - 02.2017
Project Manager / Test Lead /Software Release Manager
Aon Hewitt (ex-Hewitt Associates)
08.2006 - 09.2016
Market Research Consultant
Sharp India Pvt Ltd
10.2002 - 05.2003
Technical Support Specialist
IDeaS India Pvt Ltd
07.2002 - 03.2005
Master in Engineering Science - Telecommunications
Victoria University of Technology
Bachelors of Engineering - Electronics and Telecommunications
PVG's College of Engineering And Technology
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