Alastair Mackay James
About Alastair Mackay James
Alastair Mackay James is a Workday Project Manager at Alight Solutions with extensive experience in SAP HCM and SuccessFactors across various companies.
Current Position at Alight Solutions
Alastair Mackay James is currently working as a Workday Project Manager at Alight Solutions. He has been in this role since June 2017. In this capacity, he manages various projects centered around the Workday platform, ensuring that organizational objectives are met in a timely and efficient manner.
Professional Experience at Aon
Alastair held the position of Workday Engagement Manager at Aon in London, Greater London, United Kingdom, for one year from 2016 to 2017. During his time at Aon, he was responsible for overseeing Workday-related projects, coordinating between various stakeholders, and ensuring successful project delivery.
Previous Roles in SAP and SuccessFactors
Alastair's career includes extensive experience with SAP and SuccessFactors. In 2015, he worked as an SAP HCM Solution Architect at PwC UK for two months. He also served as both SuccessFactors Project Manager and SAP HCM Lead Consultant at Gavdi UK Ltd. Additionally, he managed SAP HCM projects at African Minerals for one year from 2013 to 2014 in London. Prior to that, he was Manager of IT Deployment at Coca-Cola Enterprises for eight months in 2012.
Long-Term Tenure at NGA Human Resources
Alastair spent a significant portion of his career at NGA Human Resources, accumulating diverse experience in various capacities. Over 11 years, he held multiple roles, including consultancies for Shell, ExxonMobil, and others. His responsibilities ranged from SAP-HR Arinso Products Functional Consulting to talent management and broader SAP Human Resources domains. His international experience includes assignments in London and Paris.
Educational Background
Alastair holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika, which he completed in 1995. He also studied at the University of Cape Town from 1990 to 1993. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his career in project management and consultancy within the fields of SAP, SuccessFactors, and Workday.