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PARIKSHIT KALRA

Naperville,IL

Summary

  • SENIOR EXECUTIVE – GROWTH & CX TRANSFORMATION STRATEGIES STRATEGIC PROFILE Versatile Senior Leader with an outstanding track record as Global Business Driver, Strategic Thinker, Solution Champion, Master Black Belt, Team Builder and Public Speaker in multinational market spaces. Highly skilled in managing cross-functional teams, operations, transformations, technology deployment, enterprise planning, client relations and organizational streamlining. Widely recognized by executives, industry peers and thought leaders for deep expertise in complex project delivery, C-suite presentations, holistic business plans, resource allocation and navigation of long-term product roadmaps.
  • Proficient in collaborating with C-suite executives, internal business partners, client management, consultants and multi-discipline departments in organizing and executing a CX product/solution development roadmap for an organization, a client or a single process
  • Adept in building, operationalizing and instutionalizing world class CX with extensive , hands-on experience to design, deliver processes, leveraging technology and motivating people
  • Results-oriented, outcome focused, quick build and delivery of profit-building initiatives, product design oversight, transformational platforms, analytics driven, accurate executive reporting ensuring end results
  • Strong experience in operations and quality standards, while consulting and educating clients and staff in proactive and realistic business transformation and strategic plans, along with developing revenue forecasts and models.
  • Self-motivated to achieve maximum business performance, ensure world-class customer experience, streamline complex operations and meet aggressive growth objectives.
  • Multi-award Winner in prospecting for, bidding, negotiating and administering critical solutions and contracts with clients in multiple industry sectors – such as Insurance, Healthcare, Retail, Telecom, High-Tech and others; fully accountable for budgeting, cost controls and “center of excellence” methodologies.
  • Diverse abilities in Technology, digital communications, social media, mobile applications, financial solutions and traditional front/ back office operations to add value and expand wallet share.
  • Extensive exposure to cross-cultural practices and international business dynamics in India, China, Mexico, UK, Philippines, LATAM and North America through long-term residency and frequent travel.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Head- Product Management, CXM Transformation

CONDUENT INC
LISLE, IL
01.2023 - Current
  • CXM Product, Strategy, Transformation, Responsible to bring in tools, technologies, partners to enhance the Conduent capabilities across the globe
  • Enhance the service offering , build competitive business models to retain, grown and win new business
  • Deliver digital, AI and Analytics lead solutions to expand service offering and grow profitably
  • Customer Experience Industry expertize in designing and delivering products and services that leverage people, process, technology
  • Designed and successfully implemented transformation & improvement end to end framework across verticals and horizontals
  • Rich practical experience in project management, financial modeling , Business Process Reengineering, Business Analytics
  • Work closely with business leaders to enable functions achieve strategic goals through business excellence
  • Built a culture of thought leadership and critical thinking across the organization

Senior Vice President – Head Solutions

Hinduja Global Solutions, HGS
01.2015 - 05.2023
  • Currently direct more than 20 executives in optimizing global business operations, digital technology and workforce management, collaborating with sales, marketing, account support and related groups in providing clients with innovative strategies to win new business, retain clients and grow existing accounts
  • Deploy expertise in solution delivery, project management, financial modeling, business analytics and business process reengineering
  • Create and follow a strategic roadmap and holistic business plans to acquire new and retain existing clients for stable revenue stream
  • Lead senior-level teams in delivering cutting-edge CX, services and client value across HGS
  • Established the corporate “Center of Excellence – Business Transformation” involving Operational Excellence, Digital CX, Interaction Analytics and Robotics process automation; key contributor to conceiving, designing and executing the company’s digital strategy, “DigiCX HGS Digital” product
  • Industry Award Winner in designing and launching new products – Self-Service as a Channel and Roadside Assistance as a service
  • Developed, set up and instituted the HGS pricing, bid management, governance and financial modeling frameworks
  • Recognized for communicating, positioning and implementing complex initiatives with top client stakeholders and internal teams to expand the company’s market footprint and provide cutting-edge technologies, capabilities and client insights.

Vice President

Manila
01.2012 - 01.2015
  • Brought on to design and implement the company’s operational excellence, business transformation and collateral services with 150+ cross-discipline professionals
  • Personally hired, trained, mentored and motivated a top performing team in all aspects of business analysis, value delivery, financial modeling and customer relations
  • Collaborated with business leaders to set and achieve long-term goals through outstanding excellence
  • Client industries included Healthcare, Utilities, Telecom, Financial Services, Mortgage Processing, Insurance, Retail and Gaming sectors
  • Successfully delivered multiple transformational initiatives that provided significant value and greater customer satisfaction, based on the company’s business framework and service strategy
  • Organized and conducted workshops for senior leadership to identify and prioritize improvement opportunities and high- impact projects
  • Served as Governor of the Innovation Council that prospected for funding, prioritized projects and ensured smooth change management, based on a culture of critical thinking and thought leadership.

Senior Director

SUTHERLAND GLOBAL SERVICES
01.2010 - 01.2012
  • Business Transformation & Quality
  • Managed a global team of process engineers, senior solution architects and implementation experts in BPO strategies driving value delivery, framework setup and seamless rollout
  • Completed internal audits, process review and special projects
  • Facilitated operational and financial modeling with intensive business analytics, leveraging via a cutting-edge framework – Transaction to Value (T2V)
  • Achieved an internal NPS of 84% for business process transformation activity, Transaction to Value (T2V) through positive client relationships
  • Team-led the SAS 70 implementation with PwC for all corporate financial programs; also chosen to direct the PMO contribution for the Philippines.

Director

HGS
LISLE, IL
01.2008 - 01.2010
  • Transitioned to design, deploy and execute a business process improvement plan that included existing processes at the Manila, Philippines site
  • Focused on helping US, UK and Filipino clients in Consumer Electronics, Insurance, Healthcare and BFSI market sectors
  • Instituted quality and PI frameworks to track and analyze performance metrics
  • Improved operational controls and standardization with better work streams via a new operations methodology
  • Created and maintained a reporting system to review process impact with visual dashboards for key decision-makers.

EXL SERVICES
, U.P.
01.2003 - 01.2008

Assistant Vice President / Six Sigma Master Black Belt

01.2006 - 01.2008

Manager

01.2003 - 01.2006
  • Promoted to take over Delivery Support Operations, Business Process Intelligence and Center of Excellence for British Gas operations with thirteen managers and 80 analysts and business process engineers
  • Liaised with 15 business owners in delivering more than 20 processes to onshore/offshore customers
  • Facilitated numerous migrations from legacy systems to SAP for UK gas operations
  • Standardized workflows, SAP functionality, escalation responses and industry guidelines
  • Conducted Six Sigma Training for staff and clients
  • Recipient of awards as “Retention Champion” and “Everyday Hero” at British Gas UK for outstanding job performance
  • Consulted on the full-scale redesign of the entire Operations function in the UK for eleven major credit operations processes encompassing 250 senior UK staff involved in 500+ non-standardized activities in the UK utilities sector
  • Designed and deployed a “Center of Excellence” offshore that provided peak value to British Gas; also established a Smart knowledge bank structure to optimize talent retention
  • Reengineered and migrated more than 20 complex British Gas processes to India as part of a British Gas PMO for legacy to SAP migration
  • Handled Lean, Green Belt and Black Belt projects for the Motor Claims division of the UK insurance giant – Aviva.

Team Leader / Six Sigma Black Belt

OCWEN FINANCIAL SOLUTION
BANGALORE
01.2002 - 01.2003
  • Directed 15 Six Sigma (Black/Green Belt) professionals in identifying and pursuing captive BPO opportunities to generate an average of up to $250K in savings across sites in India
  • Performed feasibility studies, solution design and service delivery
  • Developed, standardized and deployed the company’s transition methodology to facilitate high-quality migrations; also instituted a new model to provide due diligence and underwriting services to third-party clients
  • Skillfully migrated third-party processes after requirements analysis, project planning, scheduling and delivery of SOWs and SLAs.

Team Coordinator

Renasonic e Solutions
Gurgaon
  • Lead a pilot team in successfully migrating the US outsourced AT&T Wireless and Paradigm Wireless process.

Process Associate

GE Capital International Service
Gurgaon
  • Recognized as top performing collection agent for retail financial services.

Education

Post-Graduate - Business Management

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT
2005

BS - Hotel Management

INSTITUTE OF HOTEL MANAGEMENT
1999

Skills

Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Project Management, Product Management, Strategy , Design Thinking, Quality Management, Operations Excellence, Business Excellence, Process Mapping, Journey Mapping,

Certification

  • Operational Excellence
  • Product Management
  • Digital Solutions
  • Automation
  • Pre/Post-Sales Support
  • Digital Customer Experience
  • Business Process Optimization (BPO)
  • Strategic Planning
  • Data Analytics
  • Business Intelligence
  • Multisite Operations
  • Best Practices
  • Target Marketing
  • Stakeholder Relations
  • Internal Training
  • Project Expediting
  • Benchmarking
  • Product Portfolios
  • VIP Relations
  • Market Trend Review
  • SOW/SLA Formation
  • Fiscal Controls
  • Public Presentations
  • Contract Negotiations
  • System Transitions
  • Sales Support
  • Process Migrations
  • Master Black Belt
  • Lean Six Sigma
  • International Business
  • US Permanent Resident

Affiliations

  • Project Management Professional (PMP), PMI North India Chapter; Certified Outsourcing Professional, IAOP.
  • Intensive training in Lean Six Sigma, Master Black Belt and Black Belt Certification through US and Indian sources.
  • Diverse reputation as Thought Leader, Sales Coach and Public Speaker at IAOP, Frost and Sullivan, Execs in the Know and other events.

Timeline

Head- Product Management, CXM Transformation

CONDUENT INC
01.2023 - Current

Senior Vice President – Head Solutions

Hinduja Global Solutions, HGS
01.2015 - 05.2023

Vice President

01.2012 - 01.2015

Senior Director

SUTHERLAND GLOBAL SERVICES
01.2010 - 01.2012

Director

HGS
01.2008 - 01.2010

Assistant Vice President / Six Sigma Master Black Belt

01.2006 - 01.2008

EXL SERVICES
01.2003 - 01.2008

Manager

01.2003 - 01.2006

Team Leader / Six Sigma Black Belt

OCWEN FINANCIAL SOLUTION
01.2002 - 01.2003

Team Coordinator

Renasonic e Solutions

Process Associate

GE Capital International Service

Post-Graduate - Business Management

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT

BS - Hotel Management

INSTITUTE OF HOTEL MANAGEMENT
PARIKSHIT KALRA