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NADIEH SHAND

Belmont,NC

Summary

Senior HR and program leader driving enterprise-wide transformation at the intersection of People, Product, and Operations. Proven track record building and leading M&A people strategies, talent development frameworks, and internal Customer Zero programs that shape product direction, accelerate adoption, and strengthen organizational capability. Trusted executive partner with deep expertise in change management, HR operations, and governance design, known for aligning cross-functional stakeholders and translating complex business needs into scalable, data-driven solutions across global environments.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Manager HR Programs and Processes

Dayforce
Remote
11.2024 - Current
  • Own and lead the enterprise Customer Zero program, establishing governance and cross-functional operating models to influence product roadmap decisions and accelerate internal adoption.
  • Designed and implemented the M&A People strategy and operating framework, ensuring talent continuity and scalable integration across acquisitions.
  • Drive alignment between HR, Product, and Customer Success to translate internal insights into product enhancements that improve performance and employee experience.
  • Built global governance structures to standardize execution, increasing visibility, accountability, and decision-making consistency.

Senior Strategic Partner HR & Integration / Interim Chief of Staff to the Chief People Officer

Cohesity
Remote
03.2024 - Current
  • Directed enterprise-wide M&A integration across talent, rewards, and mobility for the Veritas–Cohesity merger, ensuring seamless transition and organizational continuity.
  • Served as Interim Chief of Staff to the CPO, driving execution of People priorities and aligning leadership stakeholders on critical initiatives.
  • Designed and implemented integration and change frameworks to support Day 1 readiness and post-merger stabilization across global teams.
  • Established OKRs and reporting mechanisms to track integration success, mitigate risk, and enable data-driven decisions.

Senior Manager, Global Talent Development

Palo Alto Networks
Remote
04.2023 - 03.2024
  • Led a global portfolio of 10+ leadership and talent programs, managing a team to scale organizational capability.
  • Designed AI-focused development programs and global mentorship initiatives to strengthen leadership pipelines.
  • Built change and capability frameworks to drive adoption and performance improvement across business units.
  • Partnered with senior leaders to align talent strategies with business priorities and workforce planning.

Program Manager, Global Talent Development

Palo Alto Networks
Remote
11.2021 - 03.2023

Special Projects Manager, HR & Global Talent Development

Palo Alto Networks
Santa Clara, CA
01.2021 - 03.2023

Business Operations Specialist

Tesla
Amsterdam, Netherlands
06.2020 - 10.2020

Project Manager HR & Talent Development

Tesla
Amsterdam & Tilburg, Netherlands
06.2016 - 03.2019

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Operations & Administration

NCOI Utrecht
Netherlands
01-2014

Associate's degree - Business Administration & Marketing

ROC Eindhoven
Netherlands
01-2010

Skills

  • M&A Strategy & Integration
  • Customer Zero & Product Alignment
  • Talent & Leadership Development
  • HR Operations & Transformation
  • Change Management (Prosci Certified)
  • Governance & Operating Model Design
  • Cross-functional Executive Alignment
  • Program Leadership & Execution (PMP Certified)

Certification

  • 2024 – HRCI | Coursera
  • 2024 – CMPM | Change Management Master – PROSCI, United States
  • 2023 – PMP | Program & Project Management Professional – Project Management Academy, United States
  • 2023 – CMP | Change Management Practitioner – PROSCI, United States

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Dutch
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Senior Manager HR Programs and Processes

Dayforce
11.2024 - Current

Senior Strategic Partner HR & Integration / Interim Chief of Staff to the Chief People Officer

Cohesity
03.2024 - Current

Senior Manager, Global Talent Development

Palo Alto Networks
04.2023 - 03.2024

Program Manager, Global Talent Development

Palo Alto Networks
11.2021 - 03.2023

Special Projects Manager, HR & Global Talent Development

Palo Alto Networks
01.2021 - 03.2023

Business Operations Specialist

Tesla
06.2020 - 10.2020

Project Manager HR & Talent Development

Tesla
06.2016 - 03.2019

Associate's degree - Business Administration & Marketing

ROC Eindhoven

Bachelor of Science - Business Operations & Administration

NCOI Utrecht
NADIEH SHAND