Sharmini Peiris

Sharmini Peiris is a versatile executive with extensive experience in operations, program management, and customer success across leading organizations. Currently serving as Vice President and Chief of Staff at UKG since March 2021, responsibilities include developing operational best practices, implementing governance through PMO standards, and optimizing performance metrics. Prior experience includes leadership roles at Kronos Incorporated, driving engineering program management initiatives and standardizing Scrum practices, and at Skillsoft and Virtusa, where Sharmini directed multi-functional teams to enhance project delivery and client relationships. Educational qualifications include an MBA from the Postgraduate Institute of Management in Sri Lanka and a Diploma in Computer Systems Design from the National Institute of Business Management.