Veena M.I.

Operations Associate

London, England, United Kingdom10 yrs 8 mos experience

Key Highlights

Led a complex HRMS transformation project.
Expert in Agile and Waterfall project management methodologies.
Strong focus on compliance and data integrity.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned HR Project Manager with expertise in public sector HR transformations.

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Skills

Core Skills

Hr Project ManagementAgile Project Management

Other Skills

AutomationAviationB2CBusiness DevelopmentBusiness-to-Business (B2B)CSSChange ManagementCommercial ManagementCorporate BrandingData Mapping & MigrationDigital TransformationDiversity RecruitmentEmployee EngagementEmployee RelationsEmployee Training

About

Seasoned HR Project Manager with 12 years’ experience delivering complex, high-value programmes. Currently leading a HRMS transformation project in the UK public sector for a multi-academy trust of ten institutions. This flagship programme is replacing multiple legacy systems with a single, integrated HR and payroll platform, managed centrally to strengthen compliance, improve data integrity, and create a scalable foundation for the future. I am responsible for designing, building, and delivering the programme from the ground up, using a hybrid Agile- Waterfall approach, aligned with PRINCE2 and governed through a 10-stage framework. The programme presents added complexity, with multiple high-risk items identified early in Stage Gate 1, making proactive risk management critical to successful delivery. I report directly to the Head of HR and work closely with executive members, governance boards, external vendors, and technical partners and consultants presenting monthly project progress and phase updates to C-level executives within trust to ensure this high-value transformation is delivered on time, within budget, and with lasting impact.

Experience

10 yrs 8 mos

Total Experience

2 yrs 4 mos

Average Tenure

1 yr 3 mos

Current Experience

Turner schools

HR Advisor- Data & Systems

Mar 2025 – Present · 1 yr 3 mos · Hybrid

I am currently serving as the HR Project Manager for a HRMS transformation project in the UK public sector. This programme is one of scale and complexity, tasked with replacing fragmented legacy infrastructures with a single, centralised HR and payroll platform. It is a high-risk, high-value initiative with visibility at the executive and governance level, and I hold accountability for ensuring it delivers measurable, lasting impact.
From the ground up, I have designed and am delivering the programme through a hybrid Agile- Waterfall model, aligned with PRINCE2 and governed under a 10-stage stage-gate framework. The role demands engineering full systems integration, embedding automation, and building interoperability to support long-term scalability. Alongside technical delivery, I am responsible for strict data assurance and compliance, leading migration under GDPR and audit frameworks to protect accuracy, security, and integrity.
The programme carries a defined high-risk profile from Stage Gate 1, making proactive risk and issue management central to its success. I operate at the intersection of strategy and delivery, working directly with the Head of HR, executive sponsors, governance boards, and external vendors to navigate complexity, resolve challenges, and keep the programme on track. Beyond implementation, my focus is on benefits realisation ensuring this investment translates into efficiency, compliance assurance, and actionable workforce insights for the future.

HRIS Implementation & ConfigurationData Mapping & MigrationSystem Integration (API & Workflow Design)User Acceptance Testing (UAT)Workflow Automation & Approval LogicGDPR & Data Security Compliance (HR Systems)+2

Ibis consultancy

Junior Project Manager- HR

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Techversant infotech pvt. ltd

HR Manager

Jun 2015 – Oct 2020 · 5 yrs 4 mos

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Project Intern- HR

May 2014 – Apr 2015 · 11 mos

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