Saurabh S.

About Saurabh S.

I am a senior program and transformation leader with 15+ years of experience delivering large-scale enterprise systems programs, including Workday, Oracle, and other ERP Systems across global organizations. My background combines deep expertise in Workday Financials, HCM, Payroll, Adaptive Planning, and Oracle E-Business, with modern AI-driven automation capabilities grounded in the MIT AI Transformation framework.I specialize in helping organizations accelerate M&A onboarding, unify HR and Finance systems, improve auditability and controls, and modernize enterprise processes through a blend of strong governance, accurate execution, and intelligent automation. At Lineage Logistics, I’ve led Workday integrations across 70+ acquisitions, delivered a 40% reduction in manual operational support through AI copilots and n8n automation, and supported enterprise readiness for a multi-year IPO trajectory. I build scalable frameworks for integration, release management, change auditing, and operational support that reduce technology debt while improving standardization, decision-making, and business alignment. My approach extends beyond technical delivery: I serve as a connector between Finance, HR, IT, and operations—distilling complexity, resolving dependencies, establishing governance, and driving predictable outcomes in ambiguous, high-growth environments. Earlier in my career, I led large-scale global ERP programs across Oracle, NetSuite, and Workday for enterprise clients, driving major revenue, cost, and compliance outcomes. I’ve delivered multimillion-dollar transformations in Finance (ASC 606/842), cloud migrations, system consolidations, data center automation, and global process standardization across 40+ countries.Core Impact Highlights: Workday Program Leadership (HCM, Financials, Payroll, Adaptive Planning). M&A Integrations & Global Rollouts (70+ acquisitions). AI Automation for Enterprise Systems (LangChain copilots, n8n workflows, predictive support). IPO & SOX Readiness • Governance, Security & Change Audit Controls. ERP + Financial Systems Transformation (Workday, Oracle, NetSuite). PMO Leadership • Cross-Functional Delivery • Executive Stakeholder EngagementI bring a balance of strategy, execution, and innovation—and thrive in environments where enterprise systems, data, controls, and business decisions must scale together.

Experience

1. Senior Workday Program Manager

   Lineage

   Sep 2019 — Present · Irvine, CA, US

   Lead global Workday and ERP transformation programs for the world’s largest refrigerated warehousing company with facilities across North America, Europe, and Asia. Onboarded 70+ acquisitions, Finance, HR, and Payroll modernization, and enterprise automation initiatives aligned with IPO readiness and internal controls maturity. Applied MIT’s AI Transformation framework to build AI-enabled support workflows, cutting manual Workday support effort by 40%. Developed and executed an ambitious three-year plan to onboard a backlog of 70+ acquisitions onto the company’s Backoffice application Workday for Finance, HR / Payroll, and Time & Attendance. Eliminated budget and schedule overruns by taking ownership of the Workday M&A team and preparing a clear roadmap and playbook for implementation, resulting in projects finishing on time and within budget globally. Built a reusable M&A implementation & integration framework that reduced technical debt by 30% and enabled scalable repeatability across regions. Established governance for release management, change control, SOX-aligned change audit, and security standards. Served as executive-facing program leader, managing cross-functional teams across Finance, HR, IT, operations, and vendor partners.

Education

• University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business

  Product Management

• Indian Institute Of Business Management And Studies

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

• Nagpur University

  Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.)