Megan Ward

About Megan Ward

As a seasoned People Analytics leader, I excel in translating complex data into strategic insights that drive organizational success. Manage a diverse team of mid-career people analysts, fostering a collaborative environment and driving professional growth. STRATEGIC DATA INTEGRATION: Expert in aligning people analytics with business objectives, ensuring data-driven strategies that support organizational growth and efficiency.EXECUTIVE COLLABORATION: Proven track record of working closely with C-suite executives, delivering insights that influence high-level decision-making and strategic planning.DATA STORYTELLING: Skilled in transforming complex data into clear, impactful narratives that drive understanding and action among diverse stakeholders.COMPREHENSIVE ANALYTICS EXPERTISE: Extensive experience with surveys, predictive analytics, and data visualization, combined with innovative methodologies to address unique business challenges.FULL EMPLOYEE LIFECYCLE COVERAGE: Deep understanding of the entire employee lifecycle, with the ability to integrate and analyze data across various HR domains, from recruitment to retention and beyond.

Experience

1. Sr People Analytics Manager

   Google

   Aug 2021 — Present · San Francisco, CA, US

   STRATEGIC ADVISOR TO SENIOR EXECUTIVES: Partner with five C-suite execs and their leadership teams, leveraging people insights to shape talent strategies that enhance the health, efficiency, and engagement of ~16,500 employees. Previously supported a high-profile technical C-suite executive and leadership team with a employee organization.LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT: Lead a diverse team of mid-career people analysts, cultivating a collaborative and high-performance environment. Mentor and invest in the professional growth of analysts, while steering the broader team’s direction and strategy.STRATEGIC INFLUENCE: Integrate people data across the full employee lifecycle to inform both short- and long-term organizational strategies. Currently a core leadership member driving the development and execution of an Organizational Health OKR, one of three pivotal company-wide HR objectives for 2024, directly contributing to enhanced employee engagement and performance.ADVANCED ANALYTICS & DATA STORYTELLING: Harness predictive analytics and data visualization to uncover critical trends and actionable insights. Translate complex data into compelling narratives that influence executive decision-making and drive strategic initiatives across the organization.PROJECT MANAGEMENT & CROSS-FUNCTIONAL LEADERSHIP: Oversee up to 10 high-impact projects simultaneously, ensuring alignment with business objectives and timely delivery. Lead cross-functional teams to implement innovative solutions, providing comprehensive insights that boost talent engagement, representation, and organizational efficiency.INNOVATION & CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT: Champion the adoption of advanced methodologies and tools to elevate the precision and impact of people analytics. Led initiatives that enhanced organizational health measurement, improved predictive attrition modeling, and refined key driver analysis within the employee engagement survey, contributing to long-term strategic planning.

Education

• Northwestern University

  MS, Predictive Analytics

  2011 — 2014

• Tulane University

  BA, Psychology, Business

  2004 — 2008

Skills

• Data Analysis
• Sas
• Survey Design
• Spss
• Qualitative Research
• Market Research
• Survey Research
• Research
• Marketing Research
• Segmentation
• Analytics
• Quantitative Analytics
• Report Writing
• Editing
• Text Analytics
• Analysis
• Predictive Analytics
• Sawtooth
• Quantitative Research
• Cluster Analysis
• Project Management
• Data Mining
• R
• Research Design
• Statistical Modeling
• Big Data
• Client Presentation
• Econometrics
• Iso 20252 Manual Creation
• Healthcare
• Healthcare Analytics
• Predictive Modeling
• Competitive Intelligence
• Choice Modeling
• Strategic Planning
• Demand Forecasting
• Market Analysis
• Sql
• Customer Insight
• Customer Experience