Cassie Wagner
VP, Technology Transformation Services @theAppPlace (TAP) Innovations
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WORK HISTORY
VP, Technology Transformation Services @theAppPlace (TAP) Innovations
Cincinnati, OH, US
As VP, Technology Transformations, I partner with HR and executive leadership teams to drive HCM-focused transformation initiatives that simplify complex technology environments, reduce cost, and enable scalable growth. My role centers on helping organizations make intentional technology decisions—guiding vendor selection, cleaning up fragmented processes, and supporting leaders through change so transformation delivers measurable business impact.I lead end-to-end HCM consulting engagements, including vendor evaluation and contract negotiations that consistently achieve up to a 30% reduction in total cost. By aligning scope, pricing, and service models to actual business needs, I help organizations eliminate waste, avoid over-engineered solutions, and maximize the return on their technology investments.In addition to strategy and vendor management, I provide PMO leadership for large-scale, multi-workstream initiatives, ensuring clear governance, executive visibility, and disciplined execution across HR, IT, Finance, and external partners. I work closely with executive leadership teams to support decision-making, business cases, and roadmap development while managing risk, timelines, and dependencies.Across all engagements, my focus remains on driving efficiency, clarity, and growth—helping organizations streamline operations, strengthen leadership alignment, and build HR technology ecosystems that scale with the business.Skills: HCM Consulting & Technology Strategy - PMO Leadership & Program Governance - Fractional HR Leadership - On-Site & Hybrid Training Enablement
EDUCATION
Northern Kentucky University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
ABOUT CASSIE WAGNER
Strategic, customer-centric, and results-driven—these are the qualities I bring to every transformation initiative. As VP, Technology Transformations, I partner with HR and executive leadership teams to simplify complex HCM ecosystems, guide vendor selection, and drive sustainable change that delivers real business value.My background includes senior leadership roles focused on large-scale, multi-product implementations, global team leadership, and data-driven transformation. I specialize in eliminating operational and technology “messes”—untangling fragmented processes, legacy systems, and misaligned tools that slow organizations down and erode adoption.At Paycor, I led transformative initiatives that accelerated time to value, reduced implementation cycle times by 25%, and scaled onboarding operations to support 20% year-over-year business growth. I also spearheaded the launch of Paycor Start, a secure client portal that reduced “No Starts,” lowered activation costs, and supported deal size expansion—all while elevating the overall customer experience. These experiences now directly inform how I advise organizations on HCM strategy, platform selection, and implementation readiness.I bring deep experience collaborating across Sales, RevOps, R&D, IT, and Customer Success, including oversight of complex CRM-to-ETL data migrations and professional services expansion. This cross-functional lens allows me to translate between HR, technology, and executive stakeholders—ensuring alignment from strategy through execution.I’m known for building and leading high-performing teams, streamlining operations, and leveraging analytics and AI-driven insights to improve adoption and outcomes across global SaaS platforms. From driving operational efficiency at Western & Southern Financial Group to award-winning customer service leadership at Fifth Third Bancorp, I bring a consistent track record of impact, clarity, and execution.My core strengths include HCM consulting, vendor selection, process simplification, change management, implementation strategy, and KPI-driven performance tracking. I’m passionate about helping organizations make intentional technology decisions—and supporting leaders through the human side of change so transformation actually sticks.Let’s connect if you’re looking for a transformation leader who thrives at the intersection of HR, technology, and executive strategy.
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