SUMMARY:

• SAP Implementation / Project & Program Management / Technology Solutions
• Over 28 years rich experience in Information Technology including 15+ years in SAP implementation in Oil & Gas, Manufacturing, Steel, Retail, Logistics, Govt. Sector and Consultancy
• Seasoned, technically inclined and highly empowered professional with significant experience acquired over the years in diverse areas encompassing e nd - to-end SAP implementation project management, preparation of ERP blue-print, IT Infrastructure Management & Post Implementation Support, Business Delivery & Roll-out, Planning & Vision for future projects / requirement, Technology Management
• Implemented SAP. Responsible for Delivery management and Technical support; knowledge of Human Resource Processes & Integration with ECC landscape. Implementing SAP HCM with latest version in one of the largest Public sector employer which has PAN India presence. Once implemented, it will be one of the nation building projects.
• Implemented SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM ). Responsible for program management and Technical support; knowledge of logistic Processes & Integration with ECC landscape. Implementing Solution Manager for service desk and project management.
• SAP Implementation across Materials Management (MM), Sales & Distribution (SD), Finance & Controlling (FICO), Project Systems (PS), Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) and Human Resources (HCM); excellent knowledge of SAP Architecture, Process & Integration Points, and all functional modules ; experienced in integration of SAP applications with Non-SAP applications;
• Hands on experience on SAP Technical area of SAP . Technical Lead for implementation of SAP. Having more than 10 years’ experience in ABAP, Net weaver Technology, BAPI, RFC, Web Dynpro. Also worked on Technical specifications and interacted with functional consultant for developing programs.
• Worked on performance tuning and optimization.
• Implemented SAP Human Capital Management (HCM ).
• Having 5 years domain experience in HR and 15+ years in SAP-HCM module. Responsible for program management and Technical support; Mapping of HR business process to SAP & Integration with other systems.
• Managed at least 6 full life cycle implementations (end-to-end) across various industry domains. Implemented OM, PA, Time (Positive & Negative), Payroll. Travel, Reimbursement, Performance Appraisals Modules.
• Also Implemented ESS (Employee Self Service). Got Success Stories published on SAP Site.
• Experienced i n formulating Enterprise Architecture Strategy for IT projects across the organization and Infrastructure Landscape Management for SAP Implementation; abilities in liaising with renowned software vendors for sustained business / technical support and procuring software licenses
• Strong competence to collaborate with Senior Management for providing strategic inputs and IT vision, implement new technologies and best practices; proactive and goal-oriented leader with established record of success in leading corporate technology initiatives
• Flexible and able to adapt quickly to changing business environments and needs ensuring the delivery of new, cost effective business solutions on time and under budget
• An assertive manager, capable of performing a wide range of people management functions from recruiting through on-boarding, goal setting, performance appraisal,, competency building, resource utilization & capacity planning

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential

Senior Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Having 7+ years of experience managing SAP Project and proficient in ASAP methodology
• Managing project plans, defining project tasks, coordinating project meetings, and providing status updates
• Experience in gathering and analyzing business requirements
• Understanding of IT systems including system design, databases, and programming concepts
• Managing internal resources in strict adherence to SAP Custom Development standards for high complexity SAP implementation and integration projects
• Designing Enterprise Application Integration with operational systems at the back-end
• Implementing SAP with latest version ECC 6.0 and EHP7
• Implementing HR Renewal 2.0 in SAP HCM module
• Facilitating SAP Business Process for SAP users across company
• Working towards to control change, adjust timeline and project scope to accommodate approved changes
• Motivate, guide and lead implementation team for successful project delivery
• Managing and monitoring risks by tracking them in risk management log. Escalates risks and issues to customer & Project Director and identifies approaches to mitigate risks

Confidential

Project Manager

Responsibilities:

• Having 5+ years of experience managing SAP Project and proficient in ASAP methodology
• Managing project across multiple geographies including international locations.
• Managing project plans, defining project tasks, coordinating project meetings, and providing status updates
• Experience in gathering and analyzing business requirements
• Understanding the existing process and conducting workshop for new functionality available in new version
• Creating document on GAP analysis and impact analysis by implementing new version
• Conducting Regression and integration testing after up gradation in POC system
• Conducting workshop for higher management and for end users with documentation
• Giving support after upgrading to newer version
• Motivate, guide and lead implementation team for successful project delivery
• Managing and monitoring risks by tracking them in risk management log. Escalates risks and issues to customer & Project Director and identifies approaches to mitigate risks

Confidential

Delivery Manager

Responsibilities:

• Having 5+ years of experience managing SAP Project and proficient in ASAP methodology
• Managing project plans, defining project tasks, coordinating project meetings, and providing status updates
• Experience in gathering and analyzing business requirements
• Understanding of IT systems including system design, databases, and programming concepts
• Managing internal resources in strict adherence to SAP Custom Development standards for high complexity SAP implementation and integration projects
• Designing Enterprise Application Integration with operational systems at the back-end
• Implementing SAP with latest version ECC 6.0 and EHP7
• Facilitating SAP Business Process for SAP users across India
• Working towards to control change, adjust timeline and project scope to accommodate approved changes
• Motivate, guide and lead implementation team for successful project delivery
• Managing and monitoring risks by tracking them in risk management log. Escalates risks and issues to customer & Project Director and identifies approaches to mitigate risks

Confidential

Head - SAP Practice

Responsibilities:

• Successfully heading the SAP Practice for the Group including SAP Implementation and post implementation support
• Involved in planning IT Infrastructure and Data-Centre facilities for all IT Applications of the Organization
• Designing Enterprise Application Integration with operational billing systems at the front-end warehouses
• Implemented Human Capital Management on SAP with Employee Self Service. This was completely in house development
• Implementing Extended Warehouse Management System on SAP
• Facilitating SAP Business Process for SAP users across India
• Formulating and implementing Enterprise Architecture Strategy and Landscape for IT Infrastructure & SAP Implementation as well as strategy for creating and maintaining Master Data Management System comprising of multiple applications
• Ensuring smooth integration of IT Infrastructure for SAP and Non-SAP applications
• Responsible for end-to-end Program Management and involved in liaising with vendors & implementation partners for hardware, software licences and services procurement

Confidential

Assistant Vice President - IT/SAP

Responsibilities:

• Represented Solution Architects Group responsible for the roll out of IT architectural changes at Confidential for SAP Implementation and Post Implementation support
• Led a team of 55 members and collaborated with the Business Information Officers to implement SAP solutions, and rollout of new technology solutions
• Prepared SAP Business Blueprint & Landscape for Confidential business
• Successfully executed end-to-end SAP implementation & rollout for over 35 companies and joint ventures
• Implemented Mobile SMS -Keyword based Information system and mobile based approval process and Innovative solutions like Widgets integrated with SAP
• Provided thought leadership role in areas of SAP R/3 and ABAP development, SAP Upgrade Project from ECC 6.0 to EHP4
• Involved in mapping and aligning business processes to technology thus resulting in efficient processes
• Led the Technology Innovation initiative by conceptualising and designing innovative IT solutions

Confidential

Deputy General Manager - SAP

Responsibilities:

• Successfully executed SAP Implementation & rollout for 14 group companies and developed strategies for SAP implementation, SAP Landscape and legacy data migration to SAP
• Actively involved in project management, charting out project plans, preparing business blueprint, realization, final preparation of phases
• Led the ABAP & Enterprise Portal development projects
• Coordinate with top management for requirements analysis, solution mapping, and resolution of critical issues

Confidential

Manager IT/SAP

Responsibilities:

• Active member of the largest SAP Implementation Project in India covering various modules - SD, MM, FICO &HR
• Accountable for preparing project plans, business blueprint, realization, final preparation and Go-Live
• Led ABAP Team for SAP implementation and support
• Executed SAP rollout and support for all group companies
• Successfully handled multiple end-to-end SAP/Non-SAP project
• SAP Projects including SAP SD, SAP MM, SAP HR, ABAP and ESS Portal Developments
• Non-SAP Projects including legacy system developments of Time, Payroll, Despatch, Tank Farm Management systems, etc. for Polyester, Petrochemical, Oil& Gas divisions of the company.
• Successfully completed Y2K conversion of various applications in COBOL

Confidential

Computer Operator

Responsibilities:

• Ensured uptime and maintenance of computer systems
• Scheduled computer usage for the customers and handled computer operations like running various jobs using Run Charts
• Ensured timely data backup and restoration; responsible for printing, disk management and user time maintenance