William Ward
About William Ward
William Ward is the Director and HCM & Recruiting Practice Area Lead at Alight Solutions in the Greater Atlanta Area, with extensive experience in consulting and project management.
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William Ward currently serves as the Director, HCM & Recruiting Practice Area Lead at Alight Solutions. He began this role in March 2015 and is based in the Greater Atlanta Area.
Work Experience at Alight Solutions
In his capacity as Director, HCM & Recruiting Practice Area Lead at Alight Solutions, William Ward leverages both functional and technical knowledge to assist clients in meeting their needs effectively. He has led workshops for Subject Matter Experts across the United States and internationally and is experienced in project management, strategy and transformation, change management, SDLC, and financial and resource capacity planning.
Education and Expertise
William Ward studied at the Georgia Institute of Technology, where he achieved a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. He specialized in Operations & Supply Chain Management, completing his degree between 2008 and 2013. His educational background supports his extensive expertise in project management, strategy, and financial planning.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Alight Solutions, William Ward accrued significant experience in various roles. At Aon Hewitt, he served as a Workday Consultant from 2015 to 2017. Prior to that, he was a Staff Consultant at Capgemini from 2013 to 2015. He also interned at The Clorox Company as a Global Strategic Sourcing Intern in 2012 and held positions at ATechs, Lenox Financial Mortgage, and United Bank Corporation. These roles have been pivotal in shaping his career in HCM and recruiting.
Project Involvement and Leadership
William Ward has led workshops for Subject Matter Experts both across the United States and internationally. His leadership extends to numerous aspects of project management and transformation, ensuring successful implementations and strategies. His ability to balance functional and technical knowledge has consistently helped clients achieve their objectives.