Syed M Zaidi, MBA

Staff Product Manager

Greater Orlando

About

As a seasoned SAP HR Technology Leader with deep experience across SAP modules, I specialize in guiding enterprises through complex digital HR transformations. With a proven track record delivering and modernizing global HR ecosystems, I bring hands‑on leadership across SAP SuccessFactors, Employee Central (EC), Employee Central Payroll (ECP), SAP Analytics, SAP GRC, SAP ABAP, SAP CPI, Integration Center, Fieldglass, and OpenText. I have led multiple large‑scale, multi‑module SAP implementations, including SuccessFactors EC, ECP, LMS, Security, and enterprise analytics while serving workforce of over 275K+ employees. My leadership spans end‑to‑end technology ownership: product strategy, architecture, integration development (CPI, Java, ABAP, Azure APIs), governance, security, sustainment, and continuous innovation. Across consulting and industry roles, I’ve built and led high‑performing teams of Product Managers, Architects, Developers, SDETs, and Analysts. As a trusted Starbucks partner, I engage with my Business Stakeholders, Directors, VPs, and C‑suite leaders with clarity and executive presence. I collaborate closely with internal cross‑functional partners, external vendors, and consulting firms, overseeing SOWs, resource planning, budgeting, and governance. My leadership and delivery approach is rooted in building resilient digital ecosystems, enabling seamless HR operations, driving innovation at scale, and ensuring organizations are ready for the next evolution of HR technology.

Experience

  • Staff Product Manager at MongoDB
    Apr 2026 - Present · 3 mos

  • Engineering Manager, People Technology at Starbucks
    Apr 2021 - May 2026 · 5 yrs 2 mos

  • SAP Certified Senior Solutions Specialist at Deloitte
    Oct 2015 - Apr 2021 · 5 yrs 7 mos

  • Senior Principal Consultant - Technology/Management at Ciber
    Nov 2005 - Oct 2015 · 10 yrs

  • Senior Consultant at Software Catalysts for client Biogen Idec
    Jul 2004 - Nov 2005 · 1 yr 5 mos