Project/Program Manager
About Candidate
Introduction:
A dynamic and results-driven SAP Project Manager with 17+ years of experience leading IT implementations across multiple industries. Expertise in managing cross-functional teams, integrating third-party systems, and ensuring smooth end-to-end project execution. Skilled in Agile, Hybrid, and Waterfall methodologies, driving projects from planning to deployment while ensuring adherence to scope, timeline, and budget. Strong focus on risk management, data migration, and stakeholder communication to facilitate successful digital transformations. Adept at leading release management, system integrations, and IT service delivery strategies. Hands-on experience in SAP S/4HANA implementations, optimizing business processes, and enhancing system efficiencies. Proven ability to manage global rollouts, ensuring compliance with governance policies and best practices. Committed to continuous improvement and delivering high-quality solutions.
Responsibilities:
- Led large-scale SAP S/4HANA implementations across multiple countries, ensuring successful project execution.
- Managed cross-functional teams including SMEs, technical consultants, and test managers for seamless integration.
- Defined project scope, budgeting, risk mitigation, contingency planning, and milestone setting.
- Oversaw end-to-end data migration, ensuring compliance with governance policies and maintaining data integrity.
- Integrated third-party applications such as Salesforce, AWS, and Ariba to streamline business operations.
- Led release management by handling transport drops, post-drop validations, and rollback strategies.
- Executed Agile, Hybrid, and Waterfall methodologies for project execution, ensuring efficient delivery.
- Implemented IT service delivery strategies to optimize customer satisfaction and service quality.
- Monitored SLAs, facilitated incident resolution, and drove continuous improvements in IT operations.
- Managed go-live activities, including cutover planning, stakeholder communication, and post-implementation support.