TARUN BHARDWAJ
Eastvale,CA
Summary
Results-driven Enterprise Program Manager with a proven track record in directing Oracle HCM transformation initiatives, enhancing operational efficiency by up to 40%. Skilled in managing multi-departmental programs and establishing governance frameworks that drive strategic outcomes. Aiming to leverage expertise in AI product and program management.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Enterprise Program Manager
Kaiser Permanente
07.2022 - 04.2026
- Directed enterprise Oracle HCM transformation initiatives supporting HR, Payroll, Benefits, Compliance, and Workforce Management.
- Managed the complete program lifecycle including strategic planning, business cases, roadmap execution, governance, budgeting, resource planning, risk management, and executive reporting.
- Coordinated multiple interdependent workstreams, aligning HR, IT, Finance, Payroll, Compliance, and vendor teams with enterprise priorities to ensure seamless execution.
- Directed Oracle HCM reporting modernization using OTBI and BI Publisher, improving turnaround by 35–40%, achieving over 97% report accuracy, and reducing IT dependency by 25%.
- Oversaw SIT, UAT, regression testing, cutover planning, release readiness, and enterprise deployments, reducing production defects by 45%.
- Presented program status, strategic recommendations, risks, dependencies, and mitigation plans to executive leadership.
- Directed organizational change management, communications, training, and adoption initiatives, resulting in increased enterprise self-service utilization.
Senior Program Manager – Enterprise HR Technology
Prospect Medical Systems
04.2018 - 05.2022
- Led enterprise Oracle HCM Cloud implementation and workforce transformation initiatives across a multi-hospital healthcare organization.
- Owned enterprise data migration and integrations, overseeing legacy conversion, SIT, UAT, cutover planning, and production readiness to ensure seamless transition and operational continuity.
- Led business process redesign and organizational change management initiatives across HR, Payroll, Benefits, Finance, and Clinical Operations.
- Directed project planning, governance, budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation across multiple implementation workstreams, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
- Established PMO governance standards, executive dashboards, steering committee reporting, and portfolio oversight.
- Managed implementation partners and internal delivery teams, achieving project milestones and contractual objectives through effective collaboration and oversight.
- Implemented post-go-live optimization initiatives that improved reporting accuracy by 30%, reimbursement performance by 15%, and operational efficiency.
Salesforce Business Analyst
Trident University
12.2013 - 04.2016
- Partnered with business leaders to gather requirements and deliver Salesforce solutions that aligned with strategic objectives.
- Collaborated with technical teams to translate business requirements into scalable technology solutions that enhanced operational capabilities.
- Developed dashboards, reporting, workflows, and process improvements supporting data-driven decision-making.
- Facilitated UAT and release planning while prioritizing backlog and leading stakeholder reviews to ensure successful project delivery.
Skills
- Oracle HCM Cloud
- Oracle OTBI
- BI Publisher
- Data Migration
- System Integration
- SIT/UAT
- Release Management
- Program & Portfolio Management
- Project Planning
- Roadmap planning
- Requirements Gathering
- Business Analysis
- Enterprise Reporting
- Process Improvement
- PMO Governance
- Vendor Management
- Executive Stakeholder Management
Personal Information
Title: Enterprise Program Manager | Digital Transformation Leader | Oracle HCM Cloud
Volunteer Leadership
- Strategic Youth Development Leader — Boys & Girls Clubs of America
- Fundraising Strategy Advisor — St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
- Community Health & Wellness Advocate — YMCA of Orange County
Enterprise Program Highlights
- Enterprise Digital Transformation
- Oracle HCM Cloud Programs
- Portfolio & PMO Governance
- Executive Steering Committees
- Strategic Planning & Roadmaps
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Healthcare Technology
- Risk, RAID & Change Management
- Vendor & Financial Management
- Enterprise Reporting & Analytics
- Organizational Change Leadership
Timeline
Enterprise Program Manager
Kaiser Permanente
07.2022 - 04.2026
Senior Program Manager – Enterprise HR Technology
Prospect Medical Systems
04.2018 - 05.2022
Salesforce Business Analyst
Trident University
12.2013 - 04.2016