Dhananjay Ghate

Project Manager –SAP

Mobile :- 703*******

Email Id:- acuv53@r.postjobfree.com

Summary

I have the qualifications and business acumen to manage large scale, high risk, strategic projects that span organizational boundaries including multiple business units (from construction to Mining and Insurance ) and service partners/vendors including presales activities and support to sales team.

Provided leadership to cross-functional teams responsible for delivering defined project outputs to time, budget and project quality criteria. Senior Project

Ensured adherence to project management methodology practices, provides project manager mentoring, performs Project Reviews and reinforces the enterprise knowledge management through the communication of lessons learned and best practices development.

Participated in the project planning activities and manage the execution of large scale, high risk, or strategic projects according to plan (Discovery & Evaluation, Initiating to Closing…)

Evaluated complex situations accurately and identify viable solutions that create successful outcome for the customer.

Managed relationship with project stakeholders, including internal and external clients, keeping stakeholders informed of progress and issues in order to manage expectations on all project requirements and deliverables.

Managed and communicated a clear vision of the project’s objectives, and motivated the project team to achieve them; created a project environment that enables peak performance by team members.

Proactively identified changes in work scope and ensured appropriate planning measures taken with internal and external stakeholders to reassess and amend the scope of work requirements, budget and timeline.

Managed the financial aspects of the project: budgeting and estimate to actual variance.

Analyzed risk, establish contingency plans ad identify trigger events and responsibilities for initiating mitigating action.

Escalated early issues about the project to account management.

Determined what constitutes successful closure for all parties. Gained acceptance and sign-off by all parties when closure is attained.

Designed and Conducted PP course and training to end users as well as conducted PP configuration training to consultant in lab

Proactively managed project stakeholder satisfaction to position and secure customer reference and success story.

Performed Project Reviews and mentor project managers on project management methodology, standards and processes.

Coached to clarify assignments and deliverables to project team; review quality of work and managed integration of team members’ work; provide performance input to project team members’ functional management. Knowledge Management

Maintained project documentation and updates to relevant knowledge management bases ;analyze lessons learned and share with the organization’s project management community.

Participated in the development of project management best practices.

Management and maintaining of the Data Centre ADC DHCP

Infrastructure Management, Data Centre, ADC, DHCP, DNS, IIS Server, Administration and Maintenance, Networking, Backup solution...

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

12 years of SAP project management experience in large scale, high risk, strategic projects. Success fully implemented 8 ETE projects, using ASAP methodology

Excellent understanding of SAP solutions and of the consulting business processes and functions.

Highly developed business acumen.

Organizing the entire project

Developing strategies and procedures for an efficient SAP implementation

Developing and maintaining the time schedule for the implementation project

Finalizing and managing the project scope, budget and deadlines in accordance with the approved plans

Assigning and managing resources

Monitoring project progress on a weekly basis

Carrying out evaluations and analyses

Carrying out a formal review at the end of each phase

Clarifying open issues in good time

Reporting regularly to the review committee on the progress and status of the project

Representing the project internally and externally

Giving status updates to the whole project team

Liaison and consultative skills: negotiating skills within a context of high political sensitivity and conflicting interests.

Strong writing, mentoring, decision making, communication, and meeting facilitation skills; ability to utilize a combination of formal authority and persuasion skill sets.

Ability to train and mentor project managers or teams in project management methodologies.

Knowledge of the strategic and operational issues of the project management business unit.

A clear vision of what determines a successful project for the customer and for the enterprise.

Knowledge of and competency in project management processes including planning tasks, resource allocation, risk management, time management, financial management, HR management, quality management, monitoring and reporting, documenting and record keeping.

Adaptability and flexibility to manage deadline pressure, ambiguity and change.

Strong leadership, organizational and interpersonal skills; the ability to work well with people from different disciplines with varying degrees of technical experience; competence in clear concise and tactful communication with senior executive management, clients, peers and team,business partners - -

Knowledge of MS Project 2003/2007/2010, presentation of plan information (custom filters, views, etc).

Understanding of standard IT application development tasks and processes, in particular of the test cycle.

Excellent knowledge of MS Excel in terms of creating reports (formulas, charts, macros, etc.)

Knowledge of SharePoint in terms of document management and control.

Knowledge of project management methods, controls and assurance.

I have a flexible and practical approach to programme controls, in order to ensure project management time is spent on addressing issues and enabling delivery

I have Experience of building and managing SAP Programme Plans in MS Project.

I have Experience of briefing or producing reports for senior managers up to project board level

I have Experience of working in a delivery environment involving multiple organisations.

I have Experience of working with offshore colleagues an advantage

Education

Chartered Engineer / BE (MECH) / DBM

Training

C and C++ / MSPROJECT / TPM Course / ISO 9001-2000 / Industrial Safety

Having deep understanding of SAP software and project implementation methodology with Experience in managing projects with teams of 48+ members and excellent client relationship skills I have strong budget and risk management skills necessary. Responsible for overall delivery of successful SAP implementations. Strong SAP product knowledge/ managerial and communications skills. total 16yrs in ERP including 8.5years+ of experience in SAP implementations and support, training in PP

-Successfully executed 8 SAP end to end implementation

-Strong Hands on experience in SAP project preparation, business blue print, realization, final preparation, go live and support

- End to end knowledge of the Manufacturing industry/Continuous processing /construction, processes and challenges

- Able to provide end to end vision for executing SAP projects with a capability to bring best Practices in all the above phases of the project.

- Handled teams providing guidance to functional and technical teams

- Able to architect SAP solutions

- Conducted 4 Audits for SAP projects

.Responsibilities include:- developing work plans, managing deadlines and coordination of team and sub-teams, Estimating project skill requirements, working with Resource Deployment Managers to identify resources, defining and agreeing on deliverables and milestones and scope, communicating status and vision to client management and stakeholders, overall team management, budget management, risk management. Demonstrated leadership and managerial skills, client relationship, ability to work closely with process owners and key stakeholders to communicate progress and vision and facilitate buy-in. I have strong process and industry knowledge, deep understanding of SAP s/w and project implementation ASAP methodology.

IT AND SAP Administration :-

IT related

Training to the users, handling user queries. Infrastructure Management .

Manage and maintaining the Data Centre, ADC, DHCP, DNS, IIS Server, and Antivirus Server. .

Administration and Maintenance of routers, switches and wireless devices. . Management of leased line connections for sure uptime. .

Network including LAN & WAN and server monitoring and performance tuning of Operating System, hardware and applications. .

Design and implementation of Backup solution & ensure database, application backup & restore processes. .

Management of EPABX system. compliance of ISO .

IT infrastructure design, evaluation, budget, procurement, operation, documentation and management at all levels and reporting to corporate IT head. .

Communicating with AMC partner for Hardware issues and server supports.

SAP Administration

Security Management

User Management

Managing databases

Network Management

Management Operating System

Output Management

System Maintenance

Change and Transport Management

Performance

Diagnostics and Troubleshooting

Disaster Recovery

Countries visited –

-WG

-KUWAIT

-TURKEY

-IRAN

-AFGANISTAN

-PAKISTAN

-Thailand

-Malyasia

-Singapore

Profile

I have enjoyed around 30Years + of successful Plant and Project Management career in various capacities including Civil construction,mechanical,chemical and plastics,electrical,instrumentation, Financial,manpower,statutory activities for manufacturing plant .

To make use of my strong Industrial experience in the IT arena, I acquired SAP functional and technical Skills System design ie software selection as per requirement and hardware sizing and selection, std server room design and installation,

since last 12 year I have been working as fulltime SAP Project Manager started as PP /PM consultant for implementation of ERP (SAP R/3 4.7,E,SAP R/3 5.00,SAP R/3 6.00ECC) packages for various Industries.

In Short My IT experience includes Business / Systems Analysis, Requirement Gathering, Client interaction, Developer support, and Implementation, for PP / PM / PS /QM/SD/MM/FICO/HR/HCM /ABAP/BASIS/DMS User Training, and Post implementation issue management with SOLMAN

Professional SAP Experience:

Presently since DEC 2012 in the role of FREE LANCING SAP PROJECT MANAGER /TRAINER/ SOLUTION ARCHITECT and Business Associate with UV Technologies Pune, TATA AIA, Bharati Vedyapeeth

Job Details:-

Company : KPMG MUMBAI

Project Type : Implementation Project WITH Modules PP/QM/SD/MM/FI/CO/ABAP/BASIS

Duration : MAR2012 to JULY2012 relieved in NOV2012

Role : SAP PROJECT MANAGER.

Client : ESSEL MINING INDUSTRIES BARBIL ORISSA

Role : SAP PROJECT MANAGER KPMG MUMBAI Phase 1 of SAP R/3 6ECC successfully implemented

Project contribution:

The roles and responsibilities:

As a SAP Project Manager :-

Organizing the entire Project

Developing strategies and procedures for an efficient SAP implementation Developing and maintaining the time schedule for the implementation of project. Finalizing and managing the project scope,budget and dead lines in accordance with the approved . Assigning and managing resources . Monitoring project progress on a weekly basis . Carrying out a format review evaluations and analysis. Carrying out a format review at the end of each phase. Clarifying open issues in good time.

Reporting regularly to the review committee on the progress and status of the project.

Representing the project internally and externally

Giving status updates to the whole project team.and PMO

AS IS study

TO BE

GAP analysis

BBP

Realisation

Base line configuration

Final Configuration

Unit Testing

Integration Testing

UAT

Infrastructure Management

End user Training

Final preparation

Master data validation and uploading

Cut over plan and data collection, validation and upload

GO live and support

Generation of Z reports as per customer requirement

Company : ETERNUS SOLUTIONS Pune

Project Type : Implementation Project WITH Modules PP/PM/PS/SD/MM/FICO/HR/ ABAP/BASIS/DMS

Duration : MAR2011 to NOV2011, resigned as no projects

Role : SAP PROJECT MANAGER

Client : GENUS JAIPUR

Role : SAP PROJECT MANAGER UBEL PUNE Phase 1 of SAP R/3 6ECC successfully implemented

Project contribution:

The roles and responsibilities:

As a Project leader :-

Organizing the entire Project

Developing strategies and procedures for an efficient SAP implementation

Developing and maintaining the time schedule for the implementation of project.

Finalizing and managing the project scope,budget and dead lines in accordance with the approved .

Assigning and managing resources .

Monitoring project progress on a weekly basis . Carrying out a format review evaluations and analysis at the end of each phase.

Clarifying open issues in good time.

Reporting regularly to the review committee on the progress and status of the project.

Giving status updates to the whole project team.

AS IS study

TO BE

GAP analysis

BBP

Realisation

Representing the project internally and externally

Base line configuration

Final Configuration

Unit Testing

Integration Testing

End user Training

Final preparation

Master data validation and uploading

Cut over plan

GO live and support

Generation of Z reports as per customer requirement

Infrastructure Management

Company : UBICS Pune

Project Type : Implementation Project WITH Modules PP/PM/PS/SD/MM/FICO/HR/ ABAP/BASIS

Duration : 24SEPT2008 to JULY2010, resigned as no projects and got relieving letter in AUG2010 and finally relieved in DEC 2010

Role : SAP PROJECT MANAGER

with CMMi3 level SAP implementation Organization Pune which stands 14th in the world .and implemented SAP 6ECC for one of clients .

Client : UBEL PUNE

Duration : 1stOCT2008 to DEC2009 and support till JULY 2010

Role : SAP PROJECT MANAGER UBEL PUNE Phase 1 of SAP R/3 6ECC successfully implemented

Project contribution:

The roles and responsibilities:

As a Project leader :-

Organizing the entire Project

Developing strategies and procedures for an efficient SAP implementation Developing and maintaining the time schedule for the implementation of project. Finalizing and managing the project scope,budget and dead lines in accordance with the approved . Assigning and managing resources . Monitoring project progress on a weekly basis . Carrying out a format review evaluations and analysis. Carrying out a format review at the end of each phase. Clarifying open issues in good time. Reporting regularly to the review committee on the progress and status of the project.

Representing the project internally and externally

Giving status updates to the whole project team.

AS IS study

TO BE

GAP analysis

BBP

Realisation

Base line configuration

Final Configuration

Unit Testing

Integration Testing

End user Training

Final preparation

Master data validation and uploading

Cut over plan

GO live and support

Generation of Z reports as per customer requirement

Infrastructure Management

Company : VC-ERP LTD

Project Type : Implementation Project WITH Modules PP/PM/PS/SD/MM/FICO/HR/ ABAP/BASIS

Duration : JAN 2008 to MAR 2008, resigned as no projects and got relieving letter in JUNE08

Role : SAP PROJECT MANAGER/ LEAD

Company : ICM LTD

Duration : SEPT 2007 till DEC2007

Role : PROJECT HEAD

Project Contribution: - Responsible for extending leadership and expertise to establish the operation at PUNE as new venture Due to financial problems company stopped the operation at Pune

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Company : IVITESSE LTD PUNE

Duration : OCT2006 till AUG2007

Role : SAP PROJECT MANAGER

Following Assignments handled:-OCT2006 to NOV 2006

a) Conducted SAP Audit for BAKER GAUGES Pvt ltd PUNE for GO Live Readiness ie Checking master data,Scenario testing and bug fixing

b) Conducted Audit at Universal Starch Dhule same as above for SAP System GO Live Readiness

c) SAP Demo given at VEENA Industries Mfg of DG Sets

d) SAP audit conducted at PAL industries for Support

Project #1

Project Type : Implementation Project

Project Type : Implementation Project WITH Modules PP/PM/PS/SD/MM/FICO/HR/ ABAP/BASIS

Client : GRUPO ANTOLIN PUNE

Duration : 1st DEC 2006 to MAR 2007

Role : SAP PROJECT MANAGER

Project Contribution:

GRUPO ANTOLIN PUNE Phase 1 of SAP R/3 4.7E successfully implemented and was responsible for :-

AS IS study

TO BE

GAP analysis

BBP

Realisation

Base line configuration

Final Configuration

Unit Testing

Integration Testing

End user raining

Final preparation

Master data validation and uploading

Cut over plan

GO live and support

Generation of Z reports as per customer requirement

Infrastructure Management

Project #2

Project Type : SAP ECC 6.0 Implementation Project

Client : VASCON Construction vertical

Project Type : Implementation Project WITH Modules PP/PM/PS/SD/MM/FICO/HR/ ABAP/BASIS

Duration : 1 APR 2007 to 15Th AUG 2007

Role : SAP PROJECT MANAGER

Project Contribution:

Successful Implementation of SAP ECC 6.00 at VASCON Construction vertical for Development project i.e Engineering, Procurement, Construction activities,contract project,Maintenance project and responsible for Auditing Modules like PS/MM/SD/FICO in Ph 1 for Vascon

AS IS study

TO BE

GAP analysis

BBP

Realisation

Base line configuration

Final Configuration

Unit Testing

Integration Testing

End user raining

Final preparation

Master data validation and uploading

Cut over plan

GO live and support

Generation of Z reports as per customer requirement

Infrastructure Management

Project #3

Project Type : SAP ECC 5.0 Implementation Project

Client : PMT Machine bulding vertical

Project Type : Implementation Project WITH Modules PP/PM/PS/SD/MM/FICO/HR/ ABAP/BASIS Duration : 17th AUG 2007 till 31AUG2007

Role : SAP PROJECT MANAGER

Project Contribution: Responsible for extending leadership and expertise to Functional consultants for Go Live readiness and Cut over plan to see thro; successful implementation At PMT for PP/PM/PS/SD/MM/FICO/HR/ ABAP/BASIS modules for SAP ECC 5.00

BBP

AS IS study

TO BE

GAP analysis

Realisation

Base line configuration

Final Configuration

Unit Testing

Integration Testing

End user raining

Final preparation

Master data validation and uploading

Cut over plan

GO live and support

Generation of Z reports as per customer requirement

Infrastructure Management

Company : DELPHI COMPUTECH LTD PUNE

Duration : APR03 till SEPT 06

Role : SAP PROJECT MANAGER

Project #1

Project Type : Implementation Project with modules PP/PM/PS/SD/MM/FICO/HR/ ABAP/BASIS

Client : Premier Automobiles Ltd (through Delphi)

Duration : APR 2003 to March 2004

Role : PP /PM Consultant / SAP PROJECT MANAGER

Environment : SAP R/3 4.0, Oracle 8.0, NT

Project Contribution:

The roles and responsibilities:

Discontinuation of materials

Replacing one material by another in BOM as per clients requirement

Release of production orders

Releasing the production order to shop floor before the delivery of the dependent

material is entered in the system for urgent execution of the orders

Planning file entries

Manual creation of planning file entries as request from the PPC head

Project #2/3

Project Type : 2 Implementation Project and 1 Roll out with modules PP/PM/PS/SD/MM/FICO/HR/ ABAP/BASIS

Client : Siddhi Group, Ahmednagar.

Duration : April 2004 to 30 Sept 2006

Role : SAP PP / PM Consultant. In lead role.,as SAP PROJECT MANAGER

Environment : SAP R/3 4.7 SR1.10, SAP DB 7.3, Windows.

Client Profile:

A QS 9000 company, manufacturers of closed die steel forgings and fully machined flanges/fittings in carbon & stainless steel. and Ring Rolling Plant with lot of HT chemicals Main customers include Alfa Laval, ZF steering, Spicer, Mahindra & Mahindra etc

Status Of Projects

Siddhi Forging Ph I and II -Ph1 Made GO LIVE Successfully in APR 2006 and on support & Ph II started

Ring Rolling plant - Completed in and now in support .

Siddhi CNC. Ph I and II -- Ph I made GO LIVE in SEPT 2006 and in support

Project Contribution:

Roles and responsibilities:

As a Project leader :-

Organizing the entire Project

Developing strategies and procedures for an efficient SAP implementation

Developing and maintaining the time schedule for the implementation of project.

Finalizing and managing the project scope,budget and dead lines in accordance with the approved .

Assigning and managing resources .

Monitoring project progress on a weekly basis .

Carrying out a format review evaluations and analysis.

Carrying out a format review at the end of each phase.

Clarifying open issues in good time.

Reporting regularly to the review committee on the progress and status of the project.

Representing the project internally and externally

Giving status updates to the whole project team.

Infrastructure Management

PP Module :-

Extensive interaction with Business Process Owners and Conducted As-Is Study & To-Be Analysis.

Contribution in preparation of Business Blue Print for PP./ PM

Mapping different procedure of client into SAP functionality: Standard/alternative sequences in Routing

Customization of MMR, BOM, Work center, Routing, MRP, SFC,Assessed different strategies: MTS, MTO

Testing of scenarios :

Discrete Manufacturing

Repetitive Manufacturing

Co ordination with ABAP/4 consultants for generation of reports

MRP run

PM Module :-

Extensive interaction with Business Process Owners

Conducted As-Is Study & To-Be Analysis.

Contribution in preparation of Business Blue Print for PM

Realization Phase

GO live and support and Continual Development

Mapping the Structure of the company from SAP PM angle

Configuring and customizing :-

Maintenance Plant and Maintenance Planning plant

Functional locations and Equipments

Logistic master data like:-

Materials

Assembly

Serial Number

PM BOM

Measuring point and counters

PM work centers

Maintenance task list and maintenance plans

Maintenance notifications

Maintenance Orders

Processing Break down,Corrective maintenance,, Preventive Maintenance in SAP

Mapping Refurbishment process in SAP

Mapping External service managements process in SAP

Infrastructure Management

\NON SAP Experience :-

#1 Company : M/s Vika ENTERPRISES PUNE

Designation : WORKS MANAGER

Duration : 2001-2003

Responsibilities:

PLANT AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT OF Al. GDC UNIT using processing chemicals ISO IMPLEMENTATION AND ERP FEASIBILITY STUDY AND EXPANSION AND CUSTOMER WRITTEN ERP SOFTWARE FOR MRP

#2 Company : ASCENT INFORMATICS PUNE SOFTWARE DEV

Designation : PROJECT MANAGER

Duration : 2000-2001

Responsibilities:

PROJECT MANAGEMENT AN D ADMINSTRATION With MS PROJECT S/W

#3

Company : M/s NETAFIM IRRIGATION PVT.LTD. UMBERGAON, M/s GARWARE WALL ROPES LTD

Designation : PRODUCTION/ PLANT MANAGER/ MANAGER ENGG.SERVICES

Duration : 1998-2000

Responsibilities:

PLANT AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT OF CPC PLASTIC PROCESSING PLANT using processing chemicals WITH CUSTOMER WRITTEN ERP SOFTWARE FOR MRP

#4

Company : M/s AMOGH PLASTOPACK PUNE M/s BHOR INDUSTIRES LTD. PUNE

Designation : WORKS MANAGER / CONSULTANT

Duration : 1992 -1998

Responsibilities:

PLANT AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT OF CPC PLASTIC PROCESSING PLANT using processing chemica

#5

Company : M/s FLOWMORE POLYSTER, NEW DELHI / M/s GULF CABLES, KUWAIT M/s VENLON POLYSTER LTD MUMBAI & MYSORE

Designation : DGM /IN CHARGE MECHANICAL ENGG../ PROJECT MANAGER

Duration : 1985-1992

Responsibilities:

PLANT AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT OF CPC PLASTIC PROCESSING PLANT using processing chemicals WITH SIEMENS ERP PP-PI MODULE SIMATIC MANAGER

#6

Company : M/s KIRLOSKAR PNEUMATICS PUNE

Designation : SECTION MANAGER

Duration : 1983-1985

Responsibilities:

ENQUIRY GENERATION. SALES PROMOTION., COORDINATION WITH PRODUCTION/ QC/ R&D/ DISPATCH /INSURANCE / EDP, TENDER SUBMISSION,ATTENDING OPENING & DOLLOW UP

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#7

Company : M/s GARWARE POLYSTER FILM LTD.AURANGABAD

Designation : MECHANICAL ENGINEER

Duration : 1977-1983

Responsibilities: PLANT AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT OF CPC PLASTIC PROCESSING PLANT

#8

Company : M/s RUSTON HORNSBY (I) Ltd,Pune

Designation : TRAINEE ENGINEER

Duration : 1976-77

Responsibilities:

UNDER GONE TRAINING IN IED/ASSY / TR / VD

Career Achievements

M/s Amogh plasto pack Ltd. Pune.

Commissioned CPM bottle plant &RPVC Pipefitting plant using processing chemicals in time IRS O.5mn saved due to development of solid phase thermoforming machine on the lines of M/s SICCA M/C, ITALY Hot mixer capacity increased from 25kg. /20mint. To 40kg./20mint Hydraulic oil filtration process implemented instead of scraping oil which saved IRSo.1mn.

M/s Bhor industries Ltd

Increased production of tape unit by 25% due to my modifications in equipment design. Modified Aeromatic mixer for addition of processing chemicals PVC COATING LINE to reduce down time by 50% Modified coating head blade arrangement to adjust the gap between roller & blade in running there by reducing downtime to zero

M/s Venlon polyester Ltd

Saved DM O.6 mn by selecting Indian equipments &developing equipments in India there

Visits Abroad for latest technology and processing chemicals

As Project Manager visited West Germany for technical discussion, equipment selection and negotiations.

Personal Details:

Name

Dhananjay Ghate

Date of Birth

28 MAR 1956

Passport No

G3803134 validity 16/07/2017

REFERENCES:-

1) Mr Subhash Shewalkar Director

Mobile:- 986*******

2 ) Mr. V B PANSE

CHAIRMAN

MINTAGE ELECTRO EQUIPMENT LTD.

A-32 NANDBHUVAN Industrial Estate Mahakali Road

Andheri (E) MUMBAIï 400093 Telephone :-020-******** / 74 FAX:- 020-********

E-mail :- acuv53@r.postjobfree.com

3 ) Mr. ANAND P KARVE DIRECTOR,

PHARMACO 816, Sadashiv Peth GADGIL STREET

PUNE-411030 TELEPHONE:- 020-******** FAX :- 020-********

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