Pragati Saxena

About Pragati Saxena

Seasoned Organization Change Management (OCM) Consultant with 19+ years of experience driving strategic initiatives and digital transformations across global organizations. Deep expertise in SAP ERP implementations, HCM, coupled with a proven track record in managing complex OCM projects in digital transformation. Adept at navigating senior stakeholder landscapes and delivering results in complex, global environments.Key areas of expertise:SAP ERP ImplementationMerger and AcquisitionDemerger - Operational DisentanglementChange Management Strategy and ExecutionDigital Transformation and ERP ImplementationStakeholder Engagement and CommunicationsBusiness Readiness and Adoption PlanningGlobal Team Leadership and CollaborationRisk Mitigation and Issue ManagementLean Methodologies and Process OptimizationData-Driven Decision Making in Change ManagementCareer highlights:Played critical role in SAP S/4 HANA business AI transformation project which will be showcased at the Global SAP Sapphire Forum in FY 24-25, earning commendations from the CEO and CIO for exceptional execution and impact.Awarded \'Best Consultant of the Year 20••••20\' for UK and Ireland Geography, recognizing excellence in change managementPublished concept paper on \'Employee Productivity during Covid\' in prestigious TATA Innovista forum, demonstrating thought leadership in adaptive change strategiesLed OCM initiatives for Treasury and Finance departments across 26 European countries, demonstrating global project management capabilitiesReduced average time-to-hire from 45 days to 5 days through innovative recruiting methodologies, showcasing process optimization skillsCurrently writing a white paper on \'Leveraging AI in OCM\', exploring cutting-edge technologies in change managementCertifications:Change Management Practitioner (APMG International)Professional Scrum Master™ I (PSM I)Cornerstone Core CSX SpecialistPassionate about driving organizational success through effective change management and strategic communications in the consulting industry. Committed to continuous learning and innovation in the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence. Proven ability to inspire and lead cross-functional, virtual, and global teams to deliver transformational change.

Experience

1. Senior Management Consultant

   Cognizant

   Apr 2024 — Present

Education

• Welingkar Institute of Management

  Master of Business Administration (MBA)

  2014 — 2015

• Rajiv Gandhi Prodyogiki Vishwavidyalaya

  Bachelor of Engineering (BE)

  2003 — 2005

Skills

• Human Resources Information Systems (Hris)
• Recruiting
• Benefits Negotiation
• Talent Acquisition
• Agile Project Management
• Analytics
• Team Management
• Learning & Development Solutions
• Human Resources
• Vendor Management
• Personnel Management
• Contract Recruitment
• Competency Management
• Talent Management
• Learning Management
• Service Delivery
• Business Analysis
• Employee Engagement
• Performance Management
• Employee Relations
• Management
• Training
• HR Project Management
• Requirements Analysis
• Management Information Systems (Mis)
• Sourcing
• Screening
• Technical Recruiting