Smitha Nanduri
WORKDAY PRODUCT OWNER | HR TECHNOLOGY & PLATFORM LEAD
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Workday techno-functional professional with 16+ years of IT experience specializing in HR technology transformation, Workday product delivery, enterprise integrations, and Agile program execution. Proven expertise leading cross-functional initiatives across Workday HCM, Payroll, Benefits, Compensation, Security, and Integrations. Strong background partnering with business stakeholders to drive roadmap planning, release management, platform optimization, and scalable HR solutions aligned with organizational goals.
Experienced translating business requirements into actionable product solutions, managing stakeholder expectations, improving operational processes, and delivering enterprise-wide Workday enhancements in complex environments.
Experience
Workday Product Owner / Integrations Test Lead - UNITED AIRLINES - Chicago
(2025-11)
- Lead enterprise Workday delivery initiatives supporting HR, Payroll, Benefits, Security, and third-party integrations
- Partner with business stakeholders to prioritize enhancement requests and support release roadmap activities
- Coordinate Agile delivery processes including sprint planning, backlog refinement, defect triage, and release readiness
- Govern end-to-end testing strategy across Workday integrations and enterprise HR systems
- Collaborate with HR, IT, vendors, and leadership teams to deliver scalable HR technology solutions
- Facilitate stakeholder workshops, UAT execution, release governance meetings, and production deployment planning
- Provide executive-level reporting, risk management, and quality metrics for enterprise Workday programs
- Drive operational improvements through process optimization and automation initiatives
- Improved release stability through enhanced governance and testing strategies
- Streamlined integration validation processes across multiple enterprise systems
- Accelerated cross-functional delivery coordination for HR transformation initiatives
Oracle Cloud HCM Consultant / Product Delivery Lead - BCBS - Florida
(2023-02 - 2025-10)
- Supported Oracle Cloud HCM product enhancements across Compensation, Benefits, Core HR, and Time & Labor
- Conducted stakeholder workshops, CRP sessions, and business requirements discussions
- Coordinated release planning, UAT execution, and production readiness activities
- Configured compensation plans, workflows, reports, and integrations aligned with business goals
- Collaborated with HR leadership to improve operational workflows and reporting capabilities
- Supported enterprise integrations using Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC), REST/SOAP APIs, and BIP reports
Workday Consultant - JOHNSON & JOHNSON - New York
(2022-07 - 2023-01)
- Supported Workday enhancements across Benefits, Absence, Time Tracking, and Security modules
- Coordinated UAT execution, stakeholder walkthroughs, and release validation activities
- Collaborated with business teams to optimize Workday business processes and policy updates
- Improved reporting and reconciliation processes across vendor integrations
Oracle Cloud Consultant - McDONALD’S - Illinois
(2020-03 - 2022-06)
- Supported enterprise HR transformation initiatives across Oracle HCM modules and integrations
- Partnered with HR stakeholders to deliver compensation, payroll, and workforce management enhancements
- Coordinated release cycles, defect management, and end-to-end validation activities
- Configured workflows, compensation plans, and reporting solutions supporting business operations
HRMS Analyst - KEMPER - Illinois
(2019-10 - 2020-02)
- Supported Workday business process optimization and reporting enhancements
- Managed compensation, recruiting, security, and benefits-related initiatives
- Conducted fit-gap analysis sessions and developed integration design documentation
- Collaborated with stakeholders to define future-state HR technology requirements
Business Architect / Integration Developer - BOEING - Washington
(2018-12 - 2019-09)
- Supported Workday implementation and HR transformation initiatives
- Designed scalable integrations and reporting solutions for HR and Payroll systems
- Participated in roadmap discussions, deployment planning, and process optimization initiatives
- Supported PECI, PICOF, payroll integrations, and data conversion activities
Business Systems Analyst - County of Riverside
Business Systems Analyst / Reporting Analyst - AbbVie
Business Analyst / Integration Consultant - Seaton Corp
Systems Analyst - Ardelyx
Business Analyst - Keane Inc
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Computer Science - JNRV, India
