Sameer Naik — Director of Engineering
🚀 From HR Roots to Technology Consulting to Digital Transformation Leadership I started my career in Human Resources, driven by a passion for people and processes. But I quickly saw how technology could elevate both—and that realization sparked a journey that allowed me to lead 35+ enterprise-wide business transformation programs for large Fortune 500 and mid-market Forbes Global 2000 clients across 125 countries. Early on, I faced the challenge of bridging two worlds: the empathy of people and the precision of technology. I had to learn fast, adapt globally, execute locally, and lead boldly—especially when managing $50M+ programs across diverse continents, industries, and cultures. That struggle shaped me into a transformation leader who thrives at the intersection of strategy, systems, and human experience. Today, I specialize in guiding organizations through enterprise transformations using leading platforms like SAP S4/HANA, SuccessFactors, Workday, and PeopleSoft. My focus: simplifying operations, enhancing employee experience, and delivering measurable impact—like $2M+ in cost savings, 25%+ productivity gains, 70% uplift in employee engagement, and 60%+ ROI realized by helping clients migrate to Cloud platforms and consolidate systems. At Accenture, I scaled our SAP SuccessFactors Practice from $20M to $50M, achieving 17.46% year-over-year revenue growth and expanding our COE by 62% in just 9 months. At Cognizant, I’ve led global workforce transformation programs that modernized legacy systems, embedded AI-powered chatbots that reduced query response time by more than 50% and transformed compensation planning and payroll for 350K+ employees. What drives me is the belief that great technology should feel human and personal. I lead with empathy, build high-performing global teams, and foster cultures of innovation, inclusion, and excellence. My leadership style is collaborative, adaptable, transparent, and purpose-driven—focused on unlocking human potential and delivering business outcomes that move the needle—where and when they matter most. With a global mindset, local toolset, and a people-first approach, I help clients unlock the full potential of their talent, systems, and processes through digital innovation and operational excellence—shaping the future of work for all of us. Let’s connect if you’re looking for a leader who can turn complexity into clarity, strategy into execution, and transformation into lasting impact.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS transformation leader specializing in HR and Payroll solutions.
Location: Pune, Maharashtra, India
Experience: 30 yrs 4 mos
Skills
- Digital Transformation
- Global Hr & Payroll Transformation
- Sap Successfactors
- Ai-powered Hr Innovation
- Sap Transformation
- Sap Implementation
- Sap Hcm
Career Highlights
- Led 35+ enterprise-wide transformation programs globally.
- Achieved $2M+ in cost savings and 70% uplift in employee engagement.
- Scaled SAP SuccessFactors Practice from $20M to $50M.
Work Experience
Cognizant
Director - Consulting, Delivery, Program Management (7 yrs 6 mos)
Accenture
Senior Manager (5 yrs 9 mos)
SAP
Principal HCM Consultant (4 yrs 3 mos)
IBM
Managing Consultant (1 yr 1 mo)
Aera Energy LLC
Information Technology Specialist (4 yrs 2 mos)
Rapidigm
Senior SAP HR Consultant (5 yrs 1 mo)
Siemens Information Systems PrivateLimited
Senior Executive Human Resources (2 yrs 5 mos)
Education
Master of Business Administration - MBA at Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Pune
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA at The Bhopal School of Social Sciences
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