Nicole Dai Chanelle
Senior Transformation Director
Salary / Daily rate
Oxted RH8, UK
Freelance
Languages
About me
Intro
Transformation Director with 10+ years specializing in complex organizational change and Workday implementations. Proven track record of leading carve-outs, mergers, and global HR technology initiatives for major corporations like Deutsche Bank, ABB, and Silicon Valley Bank. Expert in delivering seamless day-one operations while driving strategic change and operational excellence.
Work experience
Program Manager
Confidential - Contract
Feb 2025 - Present
1 year 9 months
London, UK
Information Technology Management
SITA
Oct 2024 - Dec 2024
3 months
London, UK
• Conducted HRIS diagnostic to identify needs and gaps, align with business goals, and enhance UX. • Showcased AI Copilot's transformative impact on HR services to support organizational growth. • Delivered a strategic roadmap for HR Technology initiatives, aligning with global data and process changes.
Programme Cutover Manager
Newcastle Building Society
Jul 2024 - Oct 2024
4 months
Remote · Remote
Responsible for delivering the cutover strategy & detailed cutover plan for the roll out of Workday Financials, Projects and HCM.
Transformation Director
Aptia Group(Bain Capital)
Aug 2023 - May 2024
10 months
London, UK
I drove the people function strategy for the carve-out process. I also led the creation of a comprehensive road map leading to day 1, including the new HR organisation structure and roll-out processes for various people function work streams. I administered the development and integration of all people platforms and systems such as Workday, ADP, Benefex, Service Now, MM365, and D365. I also set-up governance frameworks, status reporting, and meeting cadence to maintain project oversight. * Spearheaded the comprehensive people function and associated complex work streams, aligning with program deliverables to ensure a smooth transformation of the organisational structure and workforce. * Led the seamless integration of enabling technologies to enhance operational efficiency and user experience. * Implemented governance and reporting mechanisms that improved project transparency and stakeholder communication. * Drove the Global Payroll & Benefits Programme and delivered day 1 payroll without discrepancies, meeting all compliance and regulatory standards.
Program Manager
CoachHub - The digital coaching platform
Aug 2022 - Jul 2023
1 year
Berlin, Germany · Remote
Workday Programme - HCM & Financials
Human Resources Program Manager
ABB
Dec 2021 - Jul 2022
8 months
Zurich, Switzerland · Remote
Carve Out/Divestment & Workday Implementation
Human Resources Program Manager
Silicon Valley Bank
Apr 2021 - Dec 2021
9 months
Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Set up of New UK Entity & Workday Implementation
HR Transformation Project Manager
Deutsche Bank
Oct 2017 - Mar 2021
3 years 6 months
Canary Wharf
Workday Programme
HR Transformation Manager
Infosys
Jul 2017 - Oct 2017
4 months
Canary Wharf
Workday Programme & Outsourcing
HRIS Project Manager
Societe Generale Corporate and Investment Banking - SGCIB
Aug 2016 - Jul 2017
1 year
Acquisition of Kleinwort Hambros
HRIS Transformation Project Manager
Societe Generale Corporate and Investment Banking - SGCIB
Aug 2014 - Dec 2015
1 year 5 months
Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Merger of Newedge & Societe Generale - Integration of all HR Systems
Workday Consultant
ICAP
Dec 2013 - Oct 2014
11 months
On-site
Workday Programme - HCM & Financials