LESLIE BLANCHARD
San Ramon,US
Summary
Dynamic product management leader with a proven track record, excelling in organizational development and innovation strategies. Spearheaded successful product launches and enhanced recruiting processes through data-driven insights. Adept at fostering team collaboration and delivering impactful solutions, driving efficiency and quality in product delivery.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Product Management
HiredScore
Pleasanton, US
07.2024 - 05.2025
- Created product roadmap and release plan, facilitating successful market introductions of new products.
- Analyzed customer feedback surveys and user data to enhance understanding of user needs.
- Cultivated relationships with external vendors and partners to guarantee quality product delivery within timelines and budgets.
Sr Principal Functional Architect, Recruiting
Workday
Pleasanton, US
01.2021 - 07.2024
- Analyzed tool changes and adoption metrics to enhance recruiting processes.
- Provided technical and functional reviews to guide product managers effectively.
- Led machine learning initiatives for recruiting features, contributing to Responsible AI development.
Sr Manager, Product Management, Recruiting
Workday
Pleasanton, US
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Hired and led team of product managers to oversee core recruiting features and integrations.
- Directed development of features including Recruiter Hub, Interview Management, and High Volume Task Consolidation.
Sr Manager, Product Management Customer Deployment Tools
Workday
Pleasanton, US
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Built a team of product and program managers to oversee tenant tools for LDP program.
- Defined requirements to integrate payroll and benefits tools into LDP offerings.
Sr Product Manager, Payroll
Workday
Pleasanton, US
07.2012 - 01.2014
- Executed year-end processing for Canadian payroll features for initial live customers.
- Provided comprehensive reporting and analytics support within Payroll application.
Sr Product Manager
Veeva Systems
Pleasanton, US
01.2012 - 07.2012
- Directed development of Animal Health CRM feature as product owner.
- Participated in pilot of agile development process to enhance operational efficiency.
Product Manager
Workday
Pleasanton, US
12.2008 - 01.2012
- Gathered and documented initial functional requirements for payroll tax integrations with third party vendors
- Conducted vendor testing and certification for payroll tax integration solutions.
- Managed check printing integration processes with Ceridian to enhance operational efficiency.
- Oversaw Cloud Connect implementation for third-party payroll integrations, ensuring seamless functionality.
Account Manager/Client Support Manager
ProBusiness Services
Pleasanton, US
08.1995 - 11.2008
- Coordinate integration of ADP products and services for Client Services including gap analysis, product requirements and support processes.
- Primary technical consultant in the integration of the ProBusiness payroll system with the ADP Tax Filing Service and Total Pay banking services.
- Participate in large scale process re-engineering initiatives resulting in increased processing efficiency and accuracy.
- Define and implement support model for new features and services.
- Coordinate roll out of new products and features to Clients and Client Services.
Staff Auditor and Tax Preparer
Kelly Tama Shiffman
Walnut Creek, US
08.1995 - 11.2008
- Conducted fieldwork and prepared accurate financial statements.
- Prepared tax returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations, estates, and trusts.
- Executed annual tax planning for clients to optimize financial outcomes.
- Reviewed staff audit and tax fieldwork to ensure compliance and accuracy.
- Planned and supervised audit and tax engagements to meet client deadlines.
- Researched and resolved complex client issues to enhance service delivery.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
St Mary's College of California
Moraga, CACompleted Course Work - Masters of Taxation Program
Golden Gate University
Walnut Creek, CASkills
- Organizational development
- Product management
- Innovation strategies
- Instructional leadership
- Multitasking abilities
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Schedule management
- Strategic leadership
- Effective communication
Certification
- Certified Public Accountant
- Certified Payroll Professional
Affiliations
San Ramon Bears Football and Cheer - Served 2 years as President and 5 years as Treasurer
Timeline
Director of Product Management
HiredScore
07.2024 - 05.2025
Sr Principal Functional Architect, Recruiting
Workday
01.2021 - 07.2024
Sr Manager, Product Management, Recruiting
Workday
01.2018 - 01.2021
Sr Manager, Product Management Customer Deployment Tools
Workday
01.2014 - 01.2018
Sr Product Manager, Payroll
Workday
07.2012 - 01.2014
Sr Product Manager
Veeva Systems
01.2012 - 07.2012
Product Manager
Workday
12.2008 - 01.2012
Account Manager/Client Support Manager
ProBusiness Services
08.1995 - 11.2008
Staff Auditor and Tax Preparer
Kelly Tama Shiffman
08.1995 - 11.2008
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
St Mary's College of California
Completed Course Work - Masters of Taxation Program
Golden Gate University