Kianika J.

About Kianika J.

I’m a business-focused leader with a background in product, delivery, and enterprise technology environments, known for bringing a pragmatic, technology-informed perspective into early business discussions. I help teams ask the right questions upfront, shape more realistic cases for change, and align ambition with what is feasible—reducing downstream delivery risk and friction.In my current work, I partner closely with business leaders and cross-functional teams to translate priorities into executable initiatives and deliver measurable outcomes. I’m most effective in complex, matrixed environments where success depends on clarifying problems early, aligning diverse stakeholders, and coordinating teams to move work forward.While much of my experience has centered on execution and delivery, my leadership continues to evolve toward business enablement and change-oriented work—operating closer to problem definition, stakeholder needs, and value realization. I’m particularly energized by work that sits at the intersection of business needs, customer experience, and technology enablement.

Experience

1. Director, HR Digital Products

   Boston Consulting Group (BCG)

   Nov 2022 — Present · Atlanta, GA, US

   Lead a global portfolio of enterprise HR digital products, driving execution across prioritization, delivery, and adoption against a multi-year roadmap in partnership with senior business, product, and technology leaders.• Operate at the intersection of business strategy, product management, and technology delivery, translating enterprise priorities into executable initiatives that drive operational efficiency, scalability, and measurable outcomes.• Work closely with business leaders to clarify problems and priorities, align stakeholders, and translate evolving needs into actionable plans and technology-enabled initiatives.• Serve as the primary business-facing leader, aligning stakeholders across HR, Finance, Procurement, Risk & Compliance partners, external technology vendors, and delivery teams to manage priorities, dependencies, and investment decisions.• Work with senior leaders in established governance forums to provide clear visibility into priorities, risks, execution progress, and value delivered across multiple initiatives. • Mentor and develop cross-functional teams in a highly matrixed global environment, strengthening execution discipline and stakeholder trust.

Education

• Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University

  Masters, Business Administration

• Georgia State University

  Bachelors of Science, Computer Science

Skills

• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Recruiting
• Software Implementation
• Human Resources
• Quality Assurance
• Saas
• Program Management
• Application Support
• Account Management
• Data Analysis
• Sdlc
• Interviewing
• Change Management
• Talent Acquisition
• Talent Management
• Strategy
• Requirements Analysis
• Training
• Management
• Peoplesoft
• Employee Relations
• Business Analysis
• Interviews
• Vendor Management
• Hris
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Performance Management