Arnab Kumar Das
Abu Dhabi
Summary
HR Technology & Strategy Director at Deloitte with a focus on driving HR transformation for clients. Extensive experience exceeding 19 years in managing large-scale technology engagements delivery across MENA, USA, and Southeast Asia. Generated USD 15 million in led sales in technology services over the past five years, overseeing a USD 50 million pipeline. Proficient in payroll and workforce management, SAP S/4HANA migration, SuccessFactors implementation, AI automation, and HR analytics.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director HR Transformation
Deloitte & Touche Middle East
, UAE
08.2021 - Current
- Lead large HR transformation programmes and advisory studies to enhance organisational efficiency, employee experience, and productivity across the Middle East markets.
- Engage senior leadership to align HR strategies with digital trends, leverage AI automation, and use data analytics to enhance decision-making.
- Received multiple awards for successful systems deployments from clients and SAP.
- Lead business development and planning for priority accounts and markets.
- SAP alliance management and go-to-market planning.
- Lead capability development for Payroll Workforce Management (PWFM) and niche technologies like SmartRecruiter, SAP Joule, Fieldglass, etc.
- Led practice growth from a team size of 10 members to 40 members with diverse skills, and a 4:1 person to certification ratio.
Associate Director HR Transformation
Deloitte & Touche India
, India
08.2013 - 07.2021
- Lead HR transformation programmes in Southeast Asia to drive operational efficiency improvements.
- Received the SAP Excellence Award for multiple engagements in multiple categories.
- Lead business development for HCM advisory, technology transformation, and HR analytics.
- Partnered with SAP to formulate strategic go-to-market plans.
- Lead practice development and capability building.
- Scaled up the SAP HCM / SuccessFactors practice from a team size of four members with niche skills to over one hundred members with diverse skills and certifications.
- Fostered practice and team-building initiatives to strengthen team cohesion effectively.
Senior Consultant HR Transformation
Deloitte Consulting US
, USA
01.2010 - 03.2013
- Contributed to HCM process study, phase 0 assessments, and future roadmap creation engagements.
- Contributed to HR systems implementations and services delivery.
- Contributed to M&A integration and testing for one of the largest beverage manufacturing and bottling organisations to aid seamless transitions.
- Supported service rehearsal testing initiatives to confirm operational readiness and reduce disruptions.
- Contributed to organisational structure design and integration testing for one of the largest online retail and auctioning organisations in the world.
Consultant HR Transformation
Deloitte & Touche India
, India
05.2009 - 12.2009
- Supported technology advisory and implementation projects through collaborative efforts.
- Assisted in conducting process and systems assessments to identify improvement areas.
- Facilitated design workshops to enhance project outcomes.
- Executed systems testing to ensure functionality and reliability.
Assistant Systems Engineer
Tata Consultancy Services
, India
06.2005 - 07.2007
- Assisted in TIBCO EAI integration tasks for various projects.
- Supported implementation of TIBCO BPM project for Tata Teleservices.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely project delivery.
Education
Master of Business Administration -
Indian Institute of Technology
01-2009
Bachelor of Engineering
Birla Institute of Technology & Sciences
2004
Skills
- SAP project delivery
- Business development
- SAP Alliance partnership
- Practice development
- Leadership development
Certification
- SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central professional certification
- SAP SuccessFactors Performance & Goals professional certification
- SAP HCM / Payroll
- SAP Joule AI
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Hindi
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Director HR Transformation
Deloitte & Touche Middle East
08.2021 - Current
Associate Director HR Transformation
Deloitte & Touche India
08.2013 - 07.2021
Senior Consultant HR Transformation
Deloitte Consulting US
01.2010 - 03.2013
Consultant HR Transformation
Deloitte & Touche India
05.2009 - 12.2009
Assistant Systems Engineer
Tata Consultancy Services
06.2005 - 07.2007
Master of Business Administration -
Indian Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Engineering
Birla Institute of Technology & Sciences