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Suman Poddar

@sumanpoddar1

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Seasoned SAP SuccessFactors Solution Architect driving end-to-end HCM transformations.

India

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What I'm looking for

I seek senior solution-architect or delivery-lead roles focused on global HCM transformations, integrations, and BTP extension development in collaborative, innovation-driven teams.

I am a seasoned SAP SuccessFactors Solution Architect and delivery lead with almost two decades of HCM consulting experience, specialising in end-to-end Hire to Retire processes, integrations, and scalable HR solutions. I have led global implementations and transformations across industries, driven process re-engineering, organisational change, and managed product/feature backlogs for multi-country programs.

I excel at designing complex integrations using SAP BTP, CPI and third-party systems, developing BTP extension applications, and delivering Employee Central, Payroll and Talent Management solutions. I thrive in collaborative, innovation-driven environments where I can provide technical leadership, drive HRIT transformation, and enhance employee engagement and operational efficiency.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

SuccessFactors Solution Architect

Current

Freelance

Nov 2022 - Present (3 years)

Designed and enhanced integration and functional solution designs for global SuccessFactors transformations across talent management, payroll, and workforce management for 33 countries; managed product/feature backlog and drove integration architectures.

SAP SuccessFactors SAP HCM Integration Architecture Azure AD CPI Solution Architecture

Business Process Senior Consultant

SAP India Pvt. Ltd.

Apr 2022 - Oct 2022 (6 months)

Served as integration functional solution architect for a Canadian university SuccessFactors transformation and contributed as solutions consultant for multiple bids, designing integrations with EC Payroll, Concur, and Azure AD.

SuccessFactors Design Integration Concur Azure AD Functional Design UAT

Managing Consultant

IBM India Pvt. Ltd.

Aug 2017 - Mar 2022 (4 years 7 months)

Delivery lead for global SuccessFactors transformations and major EU bank engagements; acted as HCM and Payroll SME for large petrochemical implementation, leading end-to-end delivery and stakeholder management.

SAP SuccessFactors SAP HCM Payroll Program Management Stakeholder Management Delivery Lead BPRコンサルティング Change Management

Senior Advisory Consultant

IBM India Pvt. Ltd.

Sep 2014 - Jul 2017 (2 years 10 months)

Led SAP TVM solution consulting for a Doha-based broadcaster and served as HCM lead for petrochemical BPR, driving solution design and workshop facilitation.

SAP HCM BPRコンサルティング Solution Consulting Workshop Facilitation HCM Stakeholder Engagement UAT

Principal Consultant

PricewaterhouseCoopers

Apr 2012 - Aug 2014 (2 years 4 months)

Led multiple HCM assignments as lead solution architect, project manager, and SME for global clients across industries, delivering six successful engagements including ERP and HCM transformations.

SAP HCM Solution Architecture Project Management Client Management

Senior Consultant

PricewaterhouseCoopers

Apr 2009 - Mar 2012 (2 years 11 months)

Delivered lead solution architect responsibilities across implementations, acting as HCM program advisor and project reviewer for global supply chain and manufacturing clients.

SAP HCM Implementation Lead Solution Architecture Data Gathering Test Scripts

Consultant

PricewaterhouseCoopers

Sep 2005 - Mar 2009 (3 years 6 months)

Executed multiple SAP HCM implementations including oil and gas projects in Eastern Europe, leading HCM delivery and driving successful project outcomes.