Toni Lejano
Dublin,CA
Summary
As a Senior Project Manager specialized in Human Resources for Mergers and Acquisitions at Agilent Technologies, I utilized my expertise in project management to supervise and orchestrate the integration of employees from acquired companies worldwide. With more than 6 years dedicated to this role, I have effectively overseen the HR components across the entire acquisition lifecycle, from initial due diligence through scoping, planning, and integration phases.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Human Resources Mergers and Acquisitions
Agilent Technologies
06.2018 - 06.2024
- Managed the employee integration of globally acquired company’s while partnering with a diverse eco-system of cross functional tracks including HR, Legal, Finance, Workplace Services and Corporate Development to ensure a seamless onboarding experience that promotes a high level of inclusiveness
- Oversee and coordinated HR M&A project management processes involved in the total lifecycle of acquisitions including due diligence, scoping, planning and integration
- Proactively drove alignment across a diverse set of stakeholder groups, ranging from the core M&A team to subject matter experts in various functions including Finance, IT and WPS
- Orchestrated an impactful and equitable HR integration plan in partnership with Business and Country HR, Payroll, Mobility, Benefits and Staffing
- Partnered with Senior level Executives including the acquired CEO to gain consensus on the employee integration strategy
- Lead the Reporting track for the Workday HCM implementation which required multiple stakeholder input to capture requirements and implement the Workday module
- Lead the implementation for the Workday Time and Absence project for various EU countries working closely with SMEs from Payroll, HR Support Services and Finance
Human Resources Program Manager
Applied Materials
01.2018 - 06.2018
- Managed the launch of a new learning platform for the FY’18 Competency Program, while representing the Talent and Organizational Development group
- Provided the leadership team with key data analytics to easily identify talent and competency gaps within the organizations
- Lead the change management efforts through training and communication with the respective audiences
- Collaborated with cross functional work streams to set expectations, socialize key milestones and obtain the required data in a timely manner
- Partnered with HR IT to ensure a successful integration between Workday and SABA
- Managed the audit process of key data elements to ensure accuracy and the timely deployment of the SABA learning platform
Human Resources Manager
Cisco
08.2016 - 09.2017
- Through extensive and progressive career experience, obtained a leadership role aligning with the SVP of Marketing, Communications and Government Affairs
- Lead budget requirements and reconciliation for programs such as annual rewards and peer-to-peer recognition
- Provided oversight to budget requirements, program planning and implementation and department restructuring
- Managed employee relations issues by providing guidance, support and coaching to employees and management on a global scale
- Facilitated collaborative communication with senior leadership regarding compensation, rewards planning and performance management
- Partnered with various HR groups to streamline payroll and compensation issues
Acquisitions Integration - Program Manager, IT
Cisco
01.2014 - 08.2016
- Gained valuable company acquisition experience and knowledge in a strong PM role
- Played an integral role making key decisions in the integration of the newly acquired offerings
- Managed concept, design, solution, test, and maintenance analysis to ensure seamless hardware and software integration into the Cisco Commerce platform
- Oversee logical and systematic conversion of product requirements into the commerce platform
- Drove business process gap analysis delivering key capabilities for various routes to market regarding quoting, ordering and care for the onboarding and change management of new acquisitions
- Secured financial approval for executive reviews and communicate results with stakeholders throughout the project
- Oversee documentation, analysis and innovative solutions to ensure successful integration into Cisco Commerce platform
Goal to Commission - Year End Readiness Project Manager
Cisco
03.2005 - 01.2014
- Lead the FY’06 and FY’07 IT Team in driving Year End Readiness activities
- Managed training gap analysis and partner with Business and IT Subject Matter Experts to gather data and develop Goal to Commission (G2C)/Lead to Order (L20) training collateral
- Provided ad-hoc support to implementation teams regarding Year End activities, and develop/deliver fiscal YE readiness training to implementation teams globally
- Ensured proper integration and representation of key systems and processes in preparation for Year End cut-over
- Developed lesson plans for instructor led training and provide comprehensive information packages and Oracle 11i training for all sales crediting teams
- Leveraged industry knowledge in managing and facilitating FY’06/FY’07 fiscal readiness post assessment
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Ethnic Studies, Minor Women Studies
California State University, Hayward
Hayward, CASkills
- Project and Program Management
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Human Resource Operations
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Change Management
Certification
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- PMP in progress
Business Applications
- Microsoft Suite - SharePoint
- Google Suite – Smartsheet
- Workday
- Success Factors
Timeline
Human Resources Mergers and Acquisitions
Agilent Technologies
06.2018 - 06.2024
Human Resources Program Manager
Applied Materials
01.2018 - 06.2018
Human Resources Manager
Cisco
08.2016 - 09.2017
Acquisitions Integration - Program Manager, IT
Cisco
01.2014 - 08.2016
Goal to Commission - Year End Readiness Project Manager
Cisco
03.2005 - 01.2014
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- PMP in progress
Bachelor of Arts - Ethnic Studies, Minor Women Studies
California State University, Hayward
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