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Tania Maini

Results-oriented and strategic Program Manager & HR Leader with over 5 years of leadership experience at Amazon Web Services (AWS), delivering transformational growth and operational excellence. Known for driving 30% partner engagement increases, reducing operational costs by 25%, and leading cross-functional teams to exceed goals. Adept at aligning business objectives with talent acquisition strategies, streamlining processes, and enhancing team performance. Proven ability to optimize workforce strategies, deliver strategic partner programs, and lead high-performing teams to achieve sustainable business success. 

Key Skills

Program & Project Management | Talent Acquisition
HRIS Management (Workday, Salesforce, Asana)
Onboarding & Training | Strategic Partnerships
KPI Development & Performance Management
Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration
Change Management | Process Optimization
Leadership Development
Data-Driven Decision Making
Operational Excellence

Professional Experience

Sep 2021
May 2024
Program Manager
Amazon Web Services Seattle, US
  • Transformed partner engagement, driving a 30% increase through targeted initiatives and spearheading the AWS Partner Network Differentiation Program.
  • Led cross-functional teams, delivering projects within budget and deadlines, contributing to a 20% revenue increase and 25% reduction in operational costs.
  • Managed strategic relationships with top-tier partners, boosting regional program activations by 50% and contributing to long-term partnership success.
  • Innovated enablement programs, improving partner proficiency by 30% and ensuring continuous support to guarantee partner success. 
Feb 2019
Aug 2021
Leadership Recruiter/ HR
Amazon Web Services Seattle, US
  • Reduced time-to-hire by 30% for leadership positions through innovative recruitment strategies and automation tools, optimizing talent acquisition pipelines.
  • Led the APSS project, streamlining recruitment processes and achieving a 70% reduction in candidate decline rates.
  • Championed talent acquisition strategy for leadership, placing high-quality candidates with a 25% higher success rate.
  • Mentored a team of 5 recruiters, driving a 20% improvement in team performance through tailored training, process optimization, and KPI-driven evaluations.
 
Feb 2016
Dec 2016
Program Manager
United India Insurance Company Ludhiana, IN
  • Managed a portfolio of high-risk projects, ensuring timely delivery, within budget, and optimizing resource allocation across teams, achieving a 60% increase in operational efficiency.
  • Drove business process improvements, resulting in streamlined recruitment and onboarding processes, improving team alignment and performance. 
 
Dec 2012
Feb 2016
HR Coordinator
United India Insurance Company LUDHIANA, IN
  • Overhauled administrative HR processes, cutting administrative time by 30%, allowing HR teams to focus on strategic initiatives.
  • Conducted regular compliance audits, ensuring adherence to labor laws and reducing legal risks while maintaining accuracy in employee records. 
 

Education

Feb 2012
Feb 2013
Bachelors of Education- Economics in Punjab University
Feb 2010
Feb 2012
MBA- Human Resource Management/ Finance in Punjab University
Feb 2008
Feb 2010
Bachelor of Commerce- Accounting in Punjab University

Achievements

AWS
  • Increased partner engagement by 30% and improved regional program activations by 50% by nurturing strategic partnerships and driving innovation in AWS Partner Programs.
  • Spearheaded the APN Differentiation Partner Programs, achieving a 40% increase in program efficiency and a 25% reduction in operational costs through data-driven initiatives.
  • Successfully led multi-functional projects across sales, marketing, and technical teams, resulting in a 20% revenue increase and fostering seamless collaboration.
  • Optimized talent acquisition for leadership positions, reducing time-to-hire by 30% and enhancing the interview-to-offer ratio by 25%, using data-driven recruitment techniques.
  • Designed and implemented a high-impact onboarding process that reduced partner onboarding time by 20% and improved long-term engagement by creating a streamlined SOP for partner integration.
  • Transformed recruitment at AWS by implementing automated scheduling tools, resulting in a 70% decrease in candidate decline rates and 25% increase in leadership placements.
 

Languages

English
(Fluent)
Hindi
(Fluent)

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