SUMMARY

• Models best leadership practices to create, mold, and guide high - performance teams.Delivers on business opportunities through Agile IT team leadership.
• Maximizes organizational goals with SAP ERP implementations.
• Defines IT programs and processes with exceptional vision.
• Big 4 Consultancy, Accounting, Pharma, Finance, Tax, Manufacturing, E-commerce, Defense, Insurance, Fashion, Healthcare, Aviation

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SAP Program/ Project Manager

Confidential, Madison, NJ

Responsibilities:

• Managed creation of Input Enabled templates for the users, in order for them to enter Direct input values to the Real time Info Cube via Analysis for Office templates.
• Managed creation of complex reports using structures, cell level formulae Web intelligence reports directly pulling the BEx reports onto BOBJ side.
• Supervised the extraction of transaction data from the source system to pull into BPC through SDI.
• Very strong business/operations knowledge and acted as a bridge between IT and finance for the purpose of organizational financial transformation and alignment on a new corporate consolidations too, SAP BPC 10.1 Embedded.
• Supervise development, support & maintenance of SAP BI/BW 7.5 SP09 and Business Objects 4.1 connected to ECC 6.0 system
• SAP Program Manager: Supervise IT Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) strategy including business planning and consolidation and financial management activities.
• Support business strategy in decommissioning of legacy SAP BPC 10.0 Consolidations (Microsoft) system and replacing them with modern SAP HANA based technology and systems.
• Supervise resources through all phases of project life cycle e.g. feasibility study, requirements, analysis, design, development, testing, and implementation.
• Manage the relationship with customers, stakeholders, IT management, and executive staff across the finance and IT corporate landscape.
• Develop and manage SAP project schedules including estimating the project duration, effort, and critical path. Assign and track the scheduled activities and milestones through project completion.
• Strong program, project and contract management experience supporting all lines of business.
• Responsible for managing and communicating program risks at the C-Suite level.
• Work directly with PWC to ensure strict auditing requirements and SOD (Segregation of Duties) Violation Analysis is completed.
• Work with Cognizant and AWS resources to transition to a managed services model.
• Manage Performance Testing, Stress Testing, and Load Testing activities. Wrote and developed all testing plans and auditable artifacts.
• Work directly with SAP Basis and SAP Security in performance of daily duties.

SAP Program/ Project Manager

Confidential, Dallas, TX

Responsibilities:

• Manage Blueprint activities of SAP BPC, SAP Hybris, SAP Disclosure Management, eCommerce SAP Hybris logistics backend, new plant setups and other projects.
• Very strong business/operations knowledge and acted as a bridge between IT and the business for the purpose of organizational financial transformation and alignment
• Supervise development, support & maintenance of SAP BI/BW 7.4 and Business Objects 4.1 connected to ECC 6.0 system
• Supervise development of Budgeting, Consolidation, and Forecasting systems supporting Cash Flow, P&L, Balance Sheet, CAPEX, Revenue Planning, OPEX, and other reporting.
• SAP Program Manager: Supervise IT Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) strategy including business planning and consolidation and financial management activities.
• Lead Implementation of SAP Disclosure Management 10.1 SP07 Tool for SEC filings including 10-Q.
• Supervise Process Weaver packing and shipping software blueprint and implementation.
• Work with multiple 3rd party SAP vendors (SCT, ShipERP, Process Weaver) and write SOWs (Statement of Work) for multiple projects. Lead the entire procurement and selection process for new enterprise software.
• Supervise Material Requirements Planning (MRP), Supply and Production Planning (PP) SAP development efforts.
• Report directly to TI Finance Steering Team Executives supervising all TI finance operations.
• Implement Human Capital Management (HCM) Strategic Tools giving business the ability to plan and measure Wages, Benefits, and Personnel metrics.
• Work closely with business and IT resources through project lifecycle.
• Manage architectural design sessions with IT solution architects.
• Support vendor selection process for SAP Hybris Implementation and other IT projects.
• Supervise new Plant setups and Logistics projects. (SD, MM, PP, PM, and QM)
• Integrate back end logistics fulfillment requirement to implement front end eCommerce SAP Hybris solution.
• Manage Requests for Information (RFIs), Requests for Quote (RFQs), and Requests for Purchase (RFP).
• SAP Project Manager: Manage the design, build, and deployment of a new enterprise wide eCommerce logistics fulfillment model supporting EMEA and US online orders
• Support business strategy in decommissioning of legacy IT systems and replacing them with modern SAP applications.
• Supervise resources through all phases of project life cycle e.g. feasibility study, requirements, analysis, design, development, testing, and implementation.
• Manage the relationship with customers, stakeholders, IT management, and executive staff across the finance, manufacturing, and IT corporate landscape.
• Develop and manage SAP project schedules including estimating the project duration, effort, and critical path. Assign and track the scheduled activities and milestones through project completion.
• Manage multiple international SAP development teams in China, Europe, India, Philippines, Japan, and US supporting global operations. Strong understanding and experience in a multi-cultural work environment.
• Work with and support Integrated legacy mainframe material planning systems to SAP system architecture.
• Supervise and assist in development of TI SAP Disaster Recovery plans for SAP and Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) Systems.
• Strong program, project and contract management experience supporting all lines of business.
• Responsible for managing and communicating program risks at the C-Suite level.

SAP Program/ Project Manager

Confidential, Rancho Cordova, CA

Responsibilities:

• Work with Business to define Confidential billing requirements and agree on strategy.
• Lead design and architecture teams in implementing Paymetric 3rd party software and other IT hardware and software.
• Support SAP 3rd Party Vertex Tax Solutions integration and testing Scenarios.
• Supervised development of SAP Platform to support Confidential Client Financial Services. Worked with SME’s and business area owners to develop custom processes and procedures to support
• Managed Global Business Validation tasks ensuring Production line is operational for normal business operations. Managed for all lines of business and processes in the US, Europe, and China. Areas include FICO/SD/WM/MM/PP/PS/HANA/BI.
• SAP contract position responsible for planning, management and delivery of multiple SAP projects focused on optimizing and improving global Finance and Logistics systems.
• Support Paymetric credit card processing 3rd Party software Implementation.
• Experience with Enterprise Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Solution. Supported integration of key GRC Activities into existing business processes.
• Implemented SAP WM Warehouse Management Solution for distribution of Media materials for over 100,000 clients in all 50 states.
• Designed, built, tested and deployed the technical components required for successful SAP solutions, WRICEFs (Workflows, Reports, Interfaces, Conversions, Extensions, and Forms) design and development.
• Managed Upgrade of Global Landscape: Global Cutover of SAP ECC 6.0 System to EHP 6 Service Pack Stack 13.
• Coordinated Global Transport Validation for Service Pack update and managed communications to all SAP Business areas.
• Managed payment term updates for contracts and customer master records. Supervised main cutover tasks and transport validation. Ensured their was no delay to any billing jobs due to cutover.
• Coordinated the update of all of the contracts and customer master records in PRD. Managed the master data update cutover tasks in a manner to greatly minimize business impacts in Production
• Managed the schedule for updating the payment terms on Individual Billing Contracts and Customers in PRD. Updated the payment terms on the contracts and the customer master records.
• Managed Hypercare activities for FI, WM, SD and other implementations.
• Lead and Facilitate Steering Committees for multiple concurrent projects.
• Managed implementation work of SAP Biller Direct to include FSCM Presentation Level, Front End Java Presentation Layer, Backend System connectivity to ECC, and Salesforce.
• Coordinate with Basis, Networking and Infrastructure to successfully deliver three full lifecycle implementations at Confidential .
• Execute against enterprise resource planning needs using SAP technology. Assist client in SAP AFS offerings to solve complex business problems in the areas of finance, operations, human capital, customer, governance, risk and compliance.
• Managed over 20 project resources in supervising projects and implementing Global Changes.
• Assisted client in the implementation and support of SAP packaged solutions and improving business processes. Clear understanding of ITIL v3 and other Service-based principles.
• Demonstrated proven extensive abilities and success with the SAP product suite leading and assisting with technical development efforts and off-shore development resources.
• Supervised teams to create an atmosphere of trust; seeking diverse views to encourage improvement and innovation; and coaching staff including providing timely meaningful written and verbal feedback.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of SAP application-based solutions and multiple SAP modules. (FI, SD, WM, MM, BW, etc.)
• Developed cutover strategies, testing strategies, training strategies, project plans and budgets.
• Work with CoE (Center of Excellence) to provide strategic, design and consultative services to the business units and assist in resolving complex issues.

SAP BI HANA/ EPM Program Manager

Confidential, Dallas, TX

Responsibilities:

• Manage the setup of SAP HANA & BW systems on the Amazon web service cloud.
• Collaborate with SAP BASIS team on SAP HANA Appliance Selection.
• Managed the Implementation of Dimensional Modeling and data replication into SAP HANA.
• Supervised initiatives and resources for SAP HANA, SAP BPC, BOBJ, and SAP BW.
• Managed the Implementation of Cost Center, Profit Center, and Expense Planning through BPC 10.1.
• Implement SAP BPC 10.1 (Business, Planning and Consolidation using NetWeaver) on HANA Supporting Financial Reporting of 32 Reports for Copart Finance Department offices (US and UK) and over 300 US and international yards. Reports include Consolidated, Consolidating, Detailed Site Income Statements, Site Analysis with Trend Reports, Metrics, etc.
• Manage the International consolidation of JD Edwards and SAP FI Transactional financial reporting data through SAP Business Planning and Consolidation Platform. (US, Germany, Bahrain, China, Ireland, UK, Spain, Brazil, India, Oman, Switzerland, and Netherlands)
• Implement Global SAP Systems to include SAP BPC, SAP BI Solutions (BEx), GoodData and Tableau Business Intelligence Reporting Solutions on HANA and Oracle (Cloud and in house).
• Develop Business intelligence, predictive analytics, and reporting solutions for sales, marketing, operations, management reporting, business process management (BPM), budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Lead C-Level initiatives supporting International Finance, Business Intelligence, Online Sales, and Big Data Reporting and Analytics needs.
• Lead development of Big Data Reporting Solutions with SAP HANA, Oracle, Hadoop, and other Technologies. Initiatives support over 2500 Auto Insurance Companies (Sellers) nationally and internationally.
• Master Data Management and Comprehensive database management. (SAP BW, Oracle, SQL)
• Manage online analytical processing (OLAP) solutions answering multi-dimensional analytical (MDA) queries.
• Support IBM AS/400 Server and OS. Experience working with teams utilizing COBOL, RPG3, SQL, APIs, and Stored Procedures. (SPROCS)
• Manage on site NTTData BASIS and SAP EPM/ BPC consultants.
• Develop Project Schedules, Negotiate Change Request Costs, Negotiate Contracts between Vendors, Develop Capital Allocation Requests, Develop C-Level Proposals, etc.
• Lead Executive Steering Committee meetings for EPM/ SAP Business Planning and Consolidations (BPC), Accounting and SAP FI.
• Manage IBM iSeries AS/400 Legacy system updates supporting operations.

Business Intelligence Program/ Project Manager

Confidential, Richardson, TX

Responsibilities:

• Supervised estimating efforts for projects using Scrum best practices.
• Conducted backlog grooming meetings to maintain backlog.
• Conducted sprint review and sprint retrospective meetings.
• Coached Scrum team while significantly increasing productivity.
• Responsible for maintaining burndown charts and reporting accurate status and metrics to management.
• Lead and supervise financial reporting projects, back end Database (Oracle/ and IBM AS/400) projects, support ecommerce implementations for Confidential in support of new Affordable Care Act (ACA) business platforms in our matrixed / cross silo environment.
• Lead Consultant responsible for Auditing and Reporting Health Insurance Plan Metrics to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
• Manage the work of 3rd party software vendors for our ERP business products in support of new implementations and legacy systems.
• Support Marketing Technology Division Strategy development to include brand strategy, inbound marketing strategy, public relations strategy and video strategy reaching out to prospective and existing customers. dis was critical for enrollment operations upon the announcement of the Affordable Care Act.
• Manage multiple upgrades for Confidential to include Oracle DB 10.2 to 11.2, WebSphere 6.1, SQL Server 2005 to 2011, and z/OS 1.11 to z/OS 1.12.
• Key Areas of Understanding: Info Provider, Data Modeling, Data Flow, Reporting Client Tools, Administration and Performance, BI Platform, and Data Services.
• Ensure business alignment with eCommerce and Digital Marketing strategies.
• Represent Confidential on HHS and Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) Insurer calls. Report financial gains/ losses as required.
• Support Confidential New Development Center in building and maintaining eCommerce programs and Back End applications dat support our Broker Sales Force and calculate health insurance financial rates for our Group, Individual, and Government Exchange healthcare plans.
• Review Member and system data with the Business to Determine Project Feasibility / Define Value Propositions / Create Business Intelligence Project Plan·
• Track and Manage Project Financials for Confidential within the Clarity System. Develop LOE with project stakeholders and team members.
• Work Closely with C-Level Leadership, DVPs, and SVPs in implementing new eSales / eCommerce platforms and ensuring objectives align with business strategy.
• Present program status at C-Level executive staff meetings.

SAP SITE PROGRAM MANAGER

Confidential, McLean, VA

Responsibilities:

• Manage and develop proposals to clients for IT services.
• SAP Program Manager/ Consultant Function: Liaison Officer reporting directly to the AMC Program Management office and the Software Engineering Center (SEC)/ CECOM LCMC supporting C4ISR programs and G-Army (GCSS).
• SAP Project Manager: Responsible for supporting Integrated Master Schedule development and other program schedules for Army Material Command (AMC) while working with Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Team. .
• Successfully led and managed manufacturing and warehouse consultants and project team to deliver contracted services per contracts.
• Support shop operations and ECC 6.0 modules.
• SAP Program Manager responsible for the implementation of SAP and Shop Floor SAP/ MES (Manufacturing Execution System), SAP FI, SAPMM, and SAP WM for US Army.
• ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) Site Manager AMC Program Management office and the Software Engineering Center (SEC)/ CECOM LCMC supporting C4ISR programs and G-Army (GCSS).
• Provide project leadership and Support development of Manufacturing and Maintenance processes, Shop Floor Control and Data Collection, Automatic Identification Technology and Architecture, Plant Maintenance and Base Operations, Quality Management, HR, IT Infrastructure, and Workflow.
• Report Program risks and issues to command leadership and provide mitigation strategies for executive decision.

SENIOR CONSULTANT

Confidential, Chicago, IL

Responsibilities:

• Supervise Federal vs. Non-Federal Classification/Transaction Coding
• Perform and Manage Audited Financial Statement (AFS) Variance Analysis
• Implemented Imputed Cost Methodology (vs. Preponderance of Use)
• Task-specific Deliverables (e.g., reports, documentation, SOPs, training, briefing packages, automated tools, etc.)
• Support CFE2 Property Accounting Team.
• Risk and Issue management reporting directly to executive leadership.
• Assist in development of updated Accrual Requirements Document.
• Perform DISA GF Eliminations, IC Consolidated Review, etc. for CFE2 Division Accounting and Compliance Division.
• Accomplish human resource objectives by recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; planning and reviewing compensation actions; enforcing policies and procedures.
• Achieve operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying trends; determining system improvements; implementing change.
• Meet financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions.
• Completing and managing client work in accordance with established budgets, work plans, quality standards, and timeframes
• Identifying and resolving issues critical to the clients' strategic and operational success
• Leading client interviews to understand complex business issues
• Maintaining and expanding client relationships through supervising delivery of high quality work
• Leading, coaching, developing and supervising the efforts of staff