Wasim Mir

Strategic operations and consulting leader with over 18 years of experience across client delivery, business transformation and executive advisory for Fortune 500 companies. Expertise includes managing and leading Global Talent Acquisition and HR Outsourcing functions across geographies for clients in an onshore/offshore model overseeing daily operations from transition to delivery, optimization and transformation of processes. Proven success in bridging sales and delivery functions, driving client growth and influencing commercial outcomes.

Known for enabling client expansion, fostering trusted executive relationships and ensuring delivery excellence that fuels account success. Delivering global projects, sharing and implementing best practices, working towards a global and consistent approach to delivery and driving continuous improvement in the quality, effectiveness, and efficiency of processes. Experienced at launching greenfield ventures, driving multimillion-dollar portfolio growth and building trusted relationships across Americas, APAC and GCC markets.

Currently seeking a senior role within Consulting, Sales or Commercial division to leverage a hybrid hunter-farmer mindset and multidisciplinary experience to drive strategic impact.

Partner & Strategic Operations Leader at Private Venture, India (2018-10 – Present)

• Led end-to-end execution of a greenfield cold chain and steel recycling venture, aligning operational strategy with regional industrial incentives.
• Negotiated high-level approvals and regulatory clearances across state and national agencies, accelerating project timelines and investor confidence.
• Built vendor partnerships and phased logistics execution, resulting in 30% cost savings and scalable operations.
• Advised SMEs on policy navigation, capital structuring and industrial zone entry strategies, acting as a strategic advisor bridging delivery with commercial objectives.
• The project, besides promoting circular economy and creating employment opportunities for hundreds, also helped reduce Greenhouse Emissions by 58% for every ton of steel produced via iron-ore, save 630 kgs of Coking Coal and 55 kgs of Limestone for every ton of steel produced from ore and also saving 17% energy in the specific energy consumption index.

Leadership Hiring Lead - Accenture Operations (Corporate Functions) at Accenture (2012-10 – 2018-08)

• Responsible for managing Leadership Hiring for Accenture Operations in India. Leading Talent Acquisition Service Delivery, Strategy Planning, Leadership and Governance.
• Delivering TA strategy and programs in support of short-term and long-term business objectives with the overall goal of attracting, retaining and developing the best talent across levels and business verticals.
• Managing collaborative relationships with Stakeholders and Management Team to ensure alignment of objectives/priorities with business needs.
• Presenting to various Business Operating Committees that highlights key recruiting metrics, strategic initiative progress, innovation proposals and efficiency opportunities.
• Achieved:
• Significant reduction in overall TAT (Time to Fill)
• Huge cost savings (CPH – Cost Per Hire) by bringing down agency/3rd party dependencies by building an in-house Sourcing COE
• Increased JPR (Joiners per Recruiter)
• Exponential increase in NPS (Candidate and Hiring Manager Satisfaction Score)
• Won DE&I Champion Award.

Global Client Service Delivery Lead – (HRO) at Accenture (2012-10 – 2018-08)

• Managed global delivery of RPO operations by leading cross-functional teams across 5 delivery centers. Bridging sales, delivery, and operations to ensure commercial targets were met and exceeded.
• Transitioned TA/RPO processes to India and managed end-end implementation for 100% offshore delivery model. Providing expertise in areas of recruitment and selection (end-to-end recruitment, intelligence, assessment techniques).
• Partnered with sales and client account leads to influence renewal and upsell strategies, contributing to new business through delivery-driven growth via C-level relationship management and solution selling.
• Led governance models, SLA, KPI frameworks and consultative reporting for senior client stakeholders, enabling stronger retention and expansion via operational transparency.
• Acted as the bridge between commercial promises and delivery realities—earning trust and enabling cross-sell opportunities.
• Building and maintaining a competitive intelligence talent database for current and future hiring needs.
• Handling escalations by identifying the root cause and communicating the course correction to the clients.

Recruitment Manager – Institutional Clients (Asia) at Gerson Lehrman Group (2012-08 – 2012-10)

• Scoped and delivered research-backed advisory projects for institutional clients across Singapore, Hong Kong, and India.
• Strengthened client relationships through consultative project execution and strategic insight mapping.

Recruitment Manager – Client & Delivery Management at Mastech Inc. (part of iGate, acquired by Capgemini now) (2010-03 – 2012-06)

• Responsible for managing all aspects of recruitment process, delivery and client support for key accounts, which include developing delivery plans, recruitment forecast, manpower planning and improving recruitment metrics
• Directed talent delivery for projects exceeding $25M for global clients like IBM, Oracle, HP, Capco, Lowes, PwC, Deloitte and KPMG.
• Ensured client satisfaction through cross-regional workforce alignment and proactive delivery support.

Assistant Recruitment Manager – Client & Delivery Management at PBC Software (2007-08 – 2010-03)

• Managed end-to-end delivery for US-based clients via a 15-member team, ensuring SLA targets, client coordination and scalable solutions.
• Enhanced delivery team capability through targeted coaching and process standardization.

Bachelor of Technology in Biotechnology – Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU), India