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Nishant Kumar S.

Program Manager

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India7 yrs 3 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Reduced time-to-hire by 30% across APAC.
  • Boosted underrepresented talent representation by over 20%.
  • Architected global hiring strategies for diverse teams.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Talent Acquisition Specialist in the Tech industry, focusing on diversity and data-driven recruitment strategies.

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Skills

Core Skills

Talent AcquisitionProgram ManagementProduct Management HiringTechnical RecruitingRecruiting

Other Skills

CC++Candidate ExperienceCoaching & MentoringCross-functional CollaborationsData-Driven InsightsEmployee EngagementEmployer BrandingIT RecruitmentInternet RecruitingLeadershipMarket IntelligenceMySQLOnboardingProblem Solving

About

I lead APAC talent strategy at Google, building world-class teams across tech's fastest-growing region. 🚀 PROVEN RESULTS: • Led 20+ member vendor teams driving recruitment across APAC markets • Reduced time-to-hire by 30% • Boosted underrepresented talent representation by 20%+ • Architected hiring strategies at global scale • Spearheaded cross-market collaboration (US, India, APAC) 💡 WHAT DRIVES ME: I'm passionate about connecting breakthrough technology with exceptional people. Every hire strengthens culture and drives innovation. I thrive building inclusive environments where diverse teams flourish. From startups to global tech giants, I deliver measurable results through data-driven insights and authentic human connection. 🤝 LET'S CONNECT: Building teams? Driving transformation? Believe great talent is the ultimate competitive advantage? Let's start a conversation.

Experience

Full-time

Naukri.com

– Present

Google

3 roles

Program Manager - APAC

Promoted

Jan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 2 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

  • Lead cross-functional APAC talent acquisition strategy, managing 20+ vendor partners across multiple markets
  • Achieved significant reduction in time-to-hire and substantial improvement in candidate quality scores through data-driven process optimization
  • Built scalable recruitment frameworks serving 500+ hiring managers across Google's fastest-growing region
  • Spearhead diversity initiatives resulting in strong growth in underrepresented talent pipeline and impactful improvements in inclusive hiring metrics
  • Drive strategic vendor performance management, achieving excellent SLA compliance and meaningful cost optimization through analytics-based decision making
Data-Driven InsightsCross-functional Collaborationsscaling operationsRecruitingVendor ManagementStrategic Planning+4

Sr. Talent Advisor - Product Management

Jan 2024 – Jan 2025 · 1 yr · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

  • Led Product Management hiring for Google Search & Ads (India), delivering 50+ strategic hires across L5-L7 levels with exceptional offer acceptance rate
  • Collaborated with global business and recruiting leaders to drive cross-market talent expansion, achieving significant reduction in international hiring timeline
  • Designed and implemented PM assessment framework, resulting in substantial improvements in quality-of-hire scores and meaningful reduction in early attrition
  • Mentored 8 recruitment team members through structured development programs
  • Built strategic partnerships with hiring managers across Search, Ads, and AI teams, maintaining excellent stakeholder satisfaction
Stakeholder ManagementStrategic PlanningLeadershipProgram ManagementCandidate ExperienceMarket Intelligence+4

Talent Advisor

Jan 2022 – Dec 2023 · 1 yr 11 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

  • Managed end-to-end recruitment for 80+ PM and technical roles across Google Cloud & Consumer products, achieving strong fill rate within target timelines
  • Built trusted partnerships with 25+ senior stakeholders across US, India, and APAC offices, driving seamless cross-continental hiring strategies
  • Implemented data-driven sourcing strategies, significantly increasing passive candidate engagement and substantially reducing sourcing-to-screen time
  • Established global talent pipeline for critical PM L6+ positions, supporting Google's expansion into emerging markets
  • Pioneered candidate experience improvements resulting in 4.8/5 average satisfaction score and meaningful increase in referral hires
Technical RecruitingStakeholder ManagementEmployer BrandingRecruitingStrategic PlanningLeadership+5

Atlassian

Talent Partner - R&D (Product & Design)

Mar 2021 – Jan 2022 · 10 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Remote

  • Closed mission-critical hires for flagship products; enhanced employer brand in a highly competitive market.
  • Developed and streamlined assessment processes, raising quality-of-hire and candidate experience.
Technical RecruitingStakeholder ManagementCandidate ExperienceProblem SolvingStrategic SourcingTalent Acquisition

Jio

2 roles

Lead Technical Recruiter - AI/ML

Dec 2019 – Mar 2021 · 1 yr 3 mos · On-site

  • Built Jio’s AI CoE team from the ground up; led employer branding for digital media products reaching millions.
  • Owned full-cycle hiring for AI analytics, Jio TV, Cinema, and News.
Technical RecruitingStakeholder ManagementLeadershipCandidate ExperienceProblem SolvingStrategic Sourcing+1

Senior Technical Recruiter + University Recruiter

Jan 2019 – Dec 2019 · 11 mos · On-site

  • Launched campus recruiting, developed partnerships with top engineering and B-schools, and managed the intern program year-round.
Technical RecruitingStakeholder ManagementCandidate ExperienceProblem SolvingStrategic SourcingTalent Acquisition

Airtel x labs

Technical Recruiter - Digital (Airtel X Labs)

Nov 2017 – Dec 2018 · 1 yr 1 mo · Gurgaon, India

  • Recruited for next-gen tech roles—Data, Backend, Android, Frontend, SDET, Architects—building Airtel’s digital force.
  • Designed employee referral and agency relationship programs to deepen talent pipelines.
Technical RecruitingStakeholder ManagementCandidate ExperienceProblem SolvingStrategic SourcingTalent Acquisition

Empyrean partners

Management Trainee

May 2014 – Jun 2014 · 1 mo · New Delhi Area, India

  • Embarked on my career in recruitment through a Management Trainee program, delivering high-volume hiring solutions while supporting client relationships and internal recruitment teams. Learned to balance multiple priorities in fast-paced environments, contributing to sourcing, scheduling, and follow-up efficiencies.
  • Coordinated end-to-end hiring processes under senior guidance.
  • Enhanced communication flows between candidates, clients, and recruiters.
  • Drove improvements in interview scheduling and candidate engagement.
Stakeholder ManagementProblem SolvingIT RecruitmentRecruiting

Education

XLRI Jamshedpur

Executive Development Program - Human Resource Management — Human Resources Leadership & Talent Management

Jan 2017 – Jan 2018

New Delhi Institute Of Management

Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) — Human Resource Management & Organizational Leadership

Jan 2013 – Jan 2015

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