Project Manager Sap
Resume:
Resume of Frank Traynor
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Résume of Frank Traynor
PROFILE
Director of IT and Senior Project Manager with in excess of 16 years combined global experience specializing in the life-cycle management of complex and integrated SAP & ERP Business Application Development and Integration Projects for a variety of Clients and Industries including: Manufacturing / Oil & Gas / Transportation / Pharmaceutical / High Tech / Telco / Finance & Public Sector.
By successfully applying this experience in combination with applicable project tools, excellent team leadership, and customer-inclusive techniques, able to ensure that all Clients receive holistic, accurate, and timely BIS solution recommendations and on-time & on-budget delivery of projects. All project recommendations are designed to assess and improve current internal business processes, leverage newly available technology, and enhance Customer experiences and partnerships.
Consistently takes steps to ensure that the fundamental goal of his BIS & Finance consulting efforts and SDLC project management work is always structured to leverage the organization’s investment in People, Process and Technology, while additionally ensuring that Customer requirements are consistently met or exceeded.
PM Leadership Highlights:
Senior IT Project Manager & Director of IT (Global) Applications, with over 17 years’ experience managing multiple concurrent national and international SAP & ERP IT operations, projects and project teams ranging in size from 5 to 50+ members (Private Industry & Public Sector) for projects $10M - $20M+; (Includes compliance with all HRM Collective Agreement requirements when applicable);
Over this period successfully completed four end-to-end ERP / SAP Implementation projects, three of which were global in scope (NA, EMEA, APAC) in addition to numerous Country implementations & roll-outs (20+) while concurrently managing all regular SCR requirements for SAP; including System-wide corrections, maintenance and development enhancements, and other ERP application integration projects (primarily Oracle, PS & BAAN and for SAP Releases 2.2 through 4.7 & Enterprise 6.0);
Certified SAP Finance & Controlling Consultant (20 years) & Senior IT Project Manager with full P&L financial responsibility for operating, capital, and project budgets; and fiduciary responsibility for all City of Edmonton Corporate Payments ($1.1B/yr.) Extensive experience managing large project teams of SAP functional & technical consultants and internal and off-shore project team members engaged in SDLC and Core R/3 implementation, integration and upgrade projects including FI, CO, AM, HR, MM, SD, FM, EC, LC, PS, PP, PM, QM, WMS, and NetWeaver (including component applications);
Strong experience in ensuring that project risk (with Business Areas & IT Operations) are actively managed by establishing and maintaining appropriate project controls, establishing baseline costs, and effectively managing budgets, resources, deliverable schedules, and scope;
Expert level Financial Reporting KSA’s –Design, Development, Testing, QA, Implementation, and Ongoing Maintenance of all Financial Accounting & Management Reporting for Regular Monthly, Quarterly, and Fiscal Year end results, variance & special inquiry reporting. Also includes report presentation to Elected Officials, Council Steering Committees, Public Committees, Finance GM and IT CIO, Executive Management, PMO, Project Steering Committees, Project Teams, and Citizen Committees of Council;
ERP Portfolio Experience includes: Business Analysis & Process Decomposition, Gap Analysis, Transition planning & Project Deliverable planning for Application pre-selection, selection, project planning, blueprinting, configuration, testing, implementation, integration, maintenance, and ongoing development of SAP & ERP Business Systems (with Oracle, PeopleSoft, BAAN, JDE, Manugistics: operating on Oracle, Sybase, Unix, and Windows NT platforms (and supported by EMC);
Extensive experience in managing complex business integration projects which require the merger, acquisition, or divestiture of external companies with the Host (SAP) and related ERP systems;
Concentration on Financial & Controlling applications including (GL,AP,AR,SL,AM, Cash Mgmt., Financial reporting; and CCA,PCA,PA, and Management reporting), in addition to Cash Management and Bank Operations;
Front Office applications portfolio includes SAP & Vantive (CRM), SalesTree & Avenue (Sales Force Automation & Enterprise Lead Mgmt.), SAP (SCM), PVCS (Enterprise Change Mgmt.), and Broadbase (Campaign Mgmt.), in addition to industry leading EDI & Imaging solutions; and Technical experience managing IBM RS-6000 and AS400, IBM Power System servers, HP & SUN UNIX Blade servers;
Detail knowledge of SAP Business Suite applications (CRM, SCM) and system integration requirements required to leverage the organization’s manufacturing, finance, sales & distribution, logistics & operations functions, and Customer service performance;
Extensive experience managing SAP full Version, Release, and Kernel Upgrades, general Service functionality enhancements for all modules and specific Legal functionality requirements for HR, technical fixes, and applying system wide Data refreshes, Service Pack Stacks, Hot Packs, OSS Notes, Abap Programming Corrections and expediting and prioritizing Customer Service (System) Requests;
Detail experience in the following SAP Industry-specific (IS) Project solutions: IS-SW (High Tech), IS- Pharm, IS-Telco, IS-PS/CD, EDI; and Validation & Regulatory Compliance – SOX & FDA & GAAP (Including all compliance reporting requirements);
Strong knowledge of ERP Data Centre operations, & system architecture requirements for Enterprise Portal, Exchange Integration (XI), BI – BW reporting, Solution Manager, and Web Application Server (SAP NetWeaver Components);
Detail experience managing Data Archiving & Retrieval projects including use of IXOS, and EMC; and DART, Archive link for SAP, IBM Content Manager, and iCloud computing;
Throughout all (12) Major Projects, acquired detail knowledge and experience in designing, evaluating, negotiating, and recommending solutions on 3rd Party RFI & RFP bid responses for outsourced 3rd Party Infrastructure Management &, Application Management Support Agreements, and their respective Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Contractual Change Orders (activity required fine-tuned stewardship of Vendors, active management and earned value analysis of both Product and Service Contracts, License Agreements, and Consulting Performance;
Extensive experience in developing,maintaining, and cultivating external business relationships with Key Vendors, Suppliers, and Customers, while proactively building successful and collaborative Working Partner relationships within the organization (eg. Purchasing, Inventory, Finance, Legal, Internal Audit, and all other Departments which make Acquisitions or Initiate Projects);
Certified Project Manager, E&Y LLP with excellent leadership, verbal, written, and presentation skills
Excellent Project Management skills (Waterfall,Agile & Scrum) in building BIS project & operational plans, including the scheduling, monitoring, and adjusting application support activities and deliverable performed by internal and external project teams;
Possess strong experience in budget control, and scope, issue management through effective collaboration and communication with local, national, and international PMO’s and Business & IT Project Leadership Teams & Steering Committees;
Demonstrated ability to establish collaborative working relationships with all levels of Business Management, including “C” Level Executives (CEO, COO, CFO, CIO, GM’s & all VP’s, Public Sector Executive Management & Elected Officials ), and their executive & Corporate Steering Committees to identify business strategies and objectives, aligning them with project initiatives and resources;
Broad practical experience and knowledge of effective HRM Administration including, Payroll, Succession Planning, Benefits, Recruitment and Selection, Training, Evaluation, and Resource planning in alignment with Strategic Business goals and IT objectives;
Demonstrated capabilities in building and managing high performing Business & Operational project teams, ensuring that effective project communication channels are established and maintained at all levels;
Strong experience in developing manpower requirements and on-boarding & managing large project teams of operational, functional & technical staff and consultants and internal project team members engaged in key business projects;
Strong experience developing detailed Organization Change Management (OCM) plans, including the identification of organizational project risks and risk mitigation strategies;
Certified SAP ASAP Project Methodology Consultant & Instructor with extensive knowledge, skills and experience in planning, executing, testing, and implementing all SAP / ERP Project Phases including BP Analysis & Project Preparation, BP Blueprinting, BP Realization & Testing, BP Final Preparation, Cut-Over, Go-Live, and post implementation support; in addition to preparing and maintaining all Project Documentation, Administration, & Reporting;
Extensive experience as an SME for SAP implementation life-cycle projects using a wide range of implementation methodologies including ASAP (SAP-AG), IBM Ascendant methodology, Capgemini Fast-Track methodology(Pharm), and Deloitte Productivity Plus and E&Y Fusion-ERP methodology; and,
Consistently acting to ensure full project team knowledge and compliance with all mandated Audit, Company, Customer, Industry specific and Government safety standards for plant operations, manufacturing and transportation, and logistics and distribution,
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Arts – University of Alberta– Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
SAP R/3 FI-CO System Integrator Certification SAP Partner Academy, Calgary, Alberta, CANADA
Project Management Certification– Ernst & Young LLP
CRM 5.0 Academy SAP Canada / SAP America
SAP Solution Manager – Implementation Tools (SMI 310)
SAP Public Sector – Collection & Disbursement (IPS 510)
Numerous SAP training courses completed since 1996 (functional & technical SAP training in Releases 2.2 to 6.0,
Off-site training at SAP Canada & SAP America configuration and functionality training Workshops in Finance, Controlling, BI / BW 2.1 and 3.0, and mySAP CRM 3.0, and 5.0 Academy, and Solution Manager 4.0
Implementation Methodology Training, including: ASAP Implementation Methodology – SAP America, Accenture SAP Implementation Methodology & Project Estimating Tool, Ascendant Implementation Methodology – IBM Global Services,
Fast Pharma – SAP – Capgemini E&Y, SAP P+ & Fast-Track Implementation Methodology – Deloitte, and FUSION (ERP) Implementation Methodology – Ernst & Young LLP
Application Training: Avenue – Sales Force Automation, Novient – Time Mgmt. & Professional Service Automation, Vantive – CRM & KMS, IXOS Data Archival, EDI Solutions, Taxware, Get Paid – A/R, PVCS – PM
Numerous professional development courses including HR web courses Hult University Boston, USA
Additional Training (PM, ERP, SCM, CRM).
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Fusion Consulting Services: Owner & Director - 1999 to Present - Global Customers
CST Consulting: Contract F/T - 2010 to Present - Alberta, Canada - Only: Single or family based Clients (2000+ Customers, $245K annual sales, operating on 10,000+ Leads/Yr.);
Excelsior Consulting: Sub-Contract P/T - 2006 to Present - USA Nationwide: Corporate
Private& Public SAP/ ERP Customers
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Project #12
CST Consultants Inc., Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Finance & Benefits Sector
September 2010 – September 2015
Senior SAP Project Manager
Major SAP/ERP Project(s)
oOperating as an independent IT Contractor and reporting to an Edmonton-based CST Manager by providing ongoing ERP, ECM and CMOD technical and functional system support including system maintenance, trouble-shooting, reporting, record and data management for the nationally-utilized Enterprise Lead Management & Sales application;
Required/Related SAP/ERP Project(s)
oResponsible for the management, operation, and enhancement of network communications, system reporting, & analysis, security and LAN infrastructure. Also provide strategic and tactical IT & BIS consulting services designed to both automate and improve Alberta-based Sales Activities, Sales Analysis, Leads Management, and Reporting. In the last five years this office has been one of the “Top Ten” performing sales offices in the Country, achieving 1st Highest Performing standing in Canada & Alberta in in April 2013 & March 2014.
Project #11
Excelsior Consulting, Fairfax, Virginia, USA
SAP / ERP Consulting (Virtual & On-Site)
Senior SAP Project Manager
Continue to Partner with EC in the planning and delivery of projects for IT & ERP Technical Applications QA, and Training; in addition to contract RFI & RFP Pre-Sales. Focus on large US & State government Departments of Agriculture, Justice & Homeland Security, Immigration & Naturalization Services
Project #10
Shell Canada Lubes & Shell USA Ltd., Brockville, Ontario/ Houston, Texas
Oil & Gas Energy Sector
June 2010 – August 2010
Senior SAP Project Manager
Major SAP/ERP Project(s)
oProvided strategic and tactical consulting support to both Shell Canada & Shell USA organizations by identifying, documenting, and implementing components of an SAP Project Planning and Blueprinting phase Deliverables (including ECM and CMOD) for an international PCS Honeywell upgrade project to SAP;
Required/Related SAP/ERP Project(s)
oAdditionally continued to provide IT technical, network, and reporting and system support services to CST Consultants Inc. (Edmonton) including ERP technical and functional maintenance & development system support for the nationally-utilized Enterprise Lead Manage server and Test environment
Project #9
Suncor Energy Inc. (Oil Sands) & IBM Canada – Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Energy Sector
March 2008 – June 2008
Senior SAP Project Manager
Major SAP/ERP Project(s)
oSAP functional & technical HR upgrade & SPS compliance for Enterprise 6.0, including SOX, ECM,FOIP, IBM CMOD, IBM Content Manager requirements
Required/Related SAP/ERP Project(s)
oSAP DB refresh for SBX, DEV, QAT & PRD environments
oPlan & Execute the rebuild & upgrade SBX server and Test environment
oConsolidate & refresh DB for QAT 1 & QAT2
oValidate, test, and implement new SAP User roles & access privileges for all IBM SAP teams, Suncor team members, external contractors, and off-shore resources;
oProvide weekly status reports to IBM PMO & Suncor organizational transition leadership team
Project #8
BearingPoint LLP & EDS Advanced Solutions, Victoria, BC, Canada
Public Sector Revenue Management
November 2006 – June 2007
Senior SAP Project Manager
Major SAP/ERP Project(s)
oAP RMS (Revenue Management System – Rel 1.1) for electronic Bill Presentment & Payment Solutions
Required/Related SAP/ERP Project(s)
oTest and Install SAP Biller Direct” & “Pay Now” (Dynamic Web Pages), and a customized Data Archive Solution engaging SAP Archive-Link & IBM Content Manager tools;
oResponsible for preparing detail responses to Vendor RFP’s on behalf of the BP Energy Practice in Western Canada;
oResponsible for up-selling the SAP RMS solution model to additional BC Government Departments & operations;
oResponsible for ensuring compliance with BC Government Privacy Legislation (FOIP);
oResponsible for weekly compliance & project updates with HC PMO, FIN PMO, and BP senior leadership team.
Reporting to the Senior BearingPoint ERP Partner (Phil. / USA) and the A. D. Minister of Finance & various BC Provincial Govt. Managers & Directors - responsible for assessment, design, blueprinting, testing, and implementation of SAP RMS (Revenue Management System – Rel 1.1)
This solution also included robust ECM and CMOD requirements in order to satisfy a number of Provincial Government Ministries – The implemented solution environment currently focuses on Finance & Health, while operating in an out-sourced EDS SAP IM and AM solutions;
The system architecture for this highly customized application environment is based on functionality provided by SAP 4.7 Enterprise & the PS-CD solution (Collection & Disbursement for Tax & Revenue Mgmt.). Technical requirements are achieved by SAP Web Application Server 6.4;
The July 2007 upgrade solution was projected to allow registered Users (BC residents - @2M+ at full roll-out) to:
Display, print, and/or pay bills over the Internet
oTo create Customer inquiries or complaints
oCustomers to be notified electronically of new bills or credits
oCustomers to update customer-related master data
oTo carry out a balance confirmation on the Internet, to create payment advice notices, and to display monthly balances and line items
Most recently acquired in-depth experience with SAP PS-CD (Collection & Disbursement) and SAP Biller Direct as a component of SAP Tax & Revenue Management and FI-CA (Contract Accounting);
Project #7
TELUS Communications Inc., Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Senior SAP Project Manager
Completed a CRM and ERP project analysis and project plan, for the installation of SAP IS-Telco, mySAP CRM 5.0 – operating on my SAP 4.7 Enterprise WAS 6.4.
Project plans were developed in accordance with ASAP Implementation Methodology, in combination with a proprietary Consulting project management solution.
SAP Solution Manager 4.0 tool was designed as the formal documentation repository.
Required/Related SAP/ERP Project(s)
oDesign, coordinate & develop inter-company business and technical implementation plan (BC, AB, ON, & QUE)
oDesign, coordinate & develop inter-company CRM & OCM training plan (BC, AB, ON, & QUE)
oProvide weekly project updates to all TELUS VP System Owners, Organizational VPs, IT Network Management & Corporate PMO;
oLiaise with SAP Canada & SAP America for required technical assistance and on-site consulting;
Facilitated Customer business process design, fit-gap analysis workshops and project scoping sessions.
Developed and facilitated Joint Application Design workshops with SAP Canada and SUN Microsystems to finalize SAP CRM hardware sizing and infrastructure requirement and pricing.
Established new cost control procedures to establish financial control over project capital and operating expenses.
Developed a detailed training plan for all project team members and end-users
Full project P&L responsibility ($5M+).
Project #6
Global (Air-Carrier) Food Services: Gate Gourmet Inc. (Various Global locations)
January 2005 – September 2005
Senior SAP Project Manager
Major SAP/ERP Project(s)
oResponsible for developing a detailed project plan to install SAP R/3 4.7 for Americas Division (49 US Locations and 2000 users). The SAP (USA) Plan required data synchronization with the and configuration requirements for company’s SAP (Europe) structure;
oDetermined project scope for SAP modules including (FI, CO, MM, SD, PP, PM, QM, WMS, BW, Web Portal, SAP EDI, WAS 6.2 and ABAP Workbench), utilizing SAP Solution Manager for data warehousing and ECM;
Required/Related SAP/ERP Project(s)
oComplete business process decomposition from proprietary IBM application (Memphis) to SAP 4.7 application (Reston, VA);
oComplete Data Center and Network migration project to new company headquarters and NSP in Reston, VA. from Memphis, TN.;
oRecruit, train, and mentor new SAP PM, TL, BA team in Reston, VA.; and,
oEnsure data synchronization and object parallel between SAP Instances in USA & Europe
Chaired the company’s Executive Steering Committee (CEO, COO, CFO, CIO, and Senior VPs Finance/Logistics/Sales and Operations). Managed a 55-member project team including 5 VP Business Team Leaders;
Established a new SAP Security environment for Americas Division;
Designed a SAP Training plan (3 Levels) for the Americas Division;
Provided ongoing maintenance support for the US SAP install as well as the Europe SAP instance;
Successfully executed an inter-state Corporate Headquarters Move Plan for IT and SAP (Memphis TN to Reston VA); including the relocation of application software and hardware, technical infrastructure and all office equipment, and re-routing network connectivity and all interfaces.
Project #5
Pharmaceuticals: Hikma / Westward Pharmaceuticals Corporation, Eatontown, NJ, USA
September 2004 – December 2004
Senior SAP Project Manager
Major SAP/ERP Project(s)
oResponsible for developing a SAP R/3 4.7 implementation plan and Project Charter for the USA, Europe(Portugal) and Middle East (Jordan & UAE).
Required/Related SAP/ERP Project(s)
oLead all Hikma, CAP Gemini & SAP PMs, BAs, internal core team and external consultants in all project phases (including off-shore PMO team & Executive Steering Committee);
oEnsure consistent and regular FDA compliance for Pharma SOPs with Exec SVP Regulatory, PMO, external auditors;
oPrescribe, design, test and implement SAP integrated CPPC solution for Pharmaceuticals.
Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer (USA) and VP Operations (Jordan), responsible for developing a SAP R/3 4.7 implementation plan and Project Charter for the USA, Europe and Middle East;
Determined project scope (FI, CO, AM, SD, PP, PM, QM, WMS, SAP EDI, WAS 6.2, ABAP Workbench, SAP Basis, standard SAP reporting, SAP Industry Solution – Pharm, Capgemini Fast Pharma Business sets, and SAP Validation & SOP for FDA Regulatory Compliance), utilizing SAP Solution Manager;
Successfully managed the US SAP Project through the Project Preparation, Business Blueprint, and Realization phases. Realization activities included configuration, integration, transaction and unit integration testing and finalizing the system architecture plan;
Prepared and negotiated a detailed third party IT outsourcing agreement for a 3-year period for Infrastructure Management (IM) support, and Application Management (AM) support.
Project #4
Intermec Technologies Corporation, Everett, WA, USA
Consumer Products & High Technology Manufacturing
June 2003 – March 2004
Senior SAP Project Manager
Major SAP/ERP Project(s)
oImplement SAP 4.6C for W/USA, Asia Pacific, and European operations; and,
oDeveloped a global business plan for the company-wide implementation of SAP;
oIdentified key requirements for Company-wide ECM;
Required/Related SAP/ERP Project(s)
oDevelop and implement an SAP data synchronization plan for (2) USA instances;
oDevelop a EU plan & schedule for the migration of BAAN activities to SAP;
oDevelop & execute an SAP technical requirements plan for the establishment of a single US data center; Recruit, lead, and evaluate the performance of SAP PM’s, TL’s, BA’s, and consultants program.
Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer (USA), and corporate PMO & Leadership team, responsible for developing a new corporate SAP organizational structure in SAP Release 4.6C, for global financial operations, warehouse and sales & distribution operations in Europe, APAC and North America. Reviewed existing IT infrastructure and made recommendations to the Executive team on future state hardware and network requirements;
Facilitated executive IT business planning sessions with the corporate Vice Presidents of Service, Marketing, Product Development, Sales, G&A (Finance) and HR to construct a strategic IT/ERP Road-map for a 5 year period;
Performed a master data rationalization for US Operations for SAP 4.6 in FICO, HR, SD, MM and Customer and Vendor Master Files; and,
Created a 3-Phase SAP implementation work-plan and Project Charters for installing SAP 4.6C in Australia, Singapore, Canada, and 12 sites in 9 European countries.
Project #3
Merant PLC (Variour Global locations)
Global ECM Software – High Technology Manufacturing
July 1999 – May 2003
Senior SAP Project Manager
Major SAP/ERP Project(s)
oDesign, testing, implementation and ongoing technical & functional maintenance support for SAP 4.5B and 4.6C releases;
oRecruit, mentor, lead, and evaluate global SAP Support / Development Teams PM’s, consultants, BA’s in the UK, Germany, USA, and Australia; and,
oDeliver timely and accurate global SAP PM Updates to Executive management, Global PMO, and Global VP’s and Controllers.
Required/Related SAP/ERP Project(s)
oManaged Back Office systems including SAP, Oracle, Taxware and IXOS (Data Archiving);
oMajor accomplishments: SAP Euro Conversion, Company Acquisitions and Divestitures, Y2K Project planning, and the SAP corporate system relocation project (Maryland to Oregon, USA);and,
oImplemented an integrated SAP Shipping & Distribution solution with an outsourced Distribution provider. The new electronic solution used SML integration with SAP R/3 Business Connector to communicate from the host to the Distributor and UPS.
Reporting to the CIO, managed a team of 15-55 senior functional/technical SAP consultants, contractors and project team members (N. America, EMEA and Asia Pacific) engaged in the maintenance, development and roll-out of the company’s global SAP 4.5B & 4.6C system. The system supported up to 500 users in 12 countries, and included the following modules: SD, FI, CO, TR, PS, EC, MM, HR and multiple internal applications within each module;
Responsible for developing and controlling the SAP capital and operating system budget ($5M+);
As Project Director, implemented the end to end rollout of SAP in satellite offices located in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Italy, Portugal, Singapore and Korea; with upgrade project in other EMEA nations ( also included Application Ongoing Maintenance Support);
Managed 4 instances of SAP (Test, Development, QA and Production) approving all system change requests for this global high tech ECM software provider;
Installed/maintained SAP IS-SW / HT (concentration on variant configuration and revenue recognition). This solution was one of the first SAP IS installation sites for this product in North America;
Managed all SAP system data refreshes, Hot Pack applications, OSS Note applications, and Kernel upgrade activities;
Recruited numerous external SAP functional/technical consultants (50+) engaged in major SAP project initiatives over 3 years. Negotiated professional service agreement details and fee schedules; and,
Worked with the executive team to identify business objectives requiring IT support, and linking IT strategy to the organization’s business plan.
Project #2
Global Ag-Chemicals: Hoechst AG – E&Y LLP (Various Global locations)
May 1995 – July 1999
Senior SAP Project Manager
Major SAP/ERP Project(s)
oPM -SAP Financials, integrated reporting & EC for global implementation of SAP 3.1 (Canada, USA, Mexico – multiple formulation sites and facilities).
Required/Related SAP/ERP Project(s)
oManage and ensure compliance with existing ECM and CMOD requirements for historical and current financial data transfer;
oManage all active global customer account information data transfers;
oIntegrate AP with online Risk & Credit Mgmt. & approval systems & processes;
oLead Customer Controllers, Accounting staff, and BA’s through project life span; and,
oProvide national PMO & Executives, and E&Y leadership team with all PM updates.
Successfully implemented SAP R/3 Release 3.1 – Finance & Controlling modules including GL, AP, AR, SL, AM, (CCA)Cost Center & (PCA)Profit Center Accounting, Profitability Analysis and integrated financial reporting for Canada, USA and Mexico;
Responsibilities included Team Management; Project planning, System Blueprinting, Configuration and Testing and Electronic Commerce.
Project #1
Municipal Corporation of the City of Edmonton, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Public Sector Finance & IT
January 1988 – April 1995
Senior SAP Project Manager
Major SAP/ERP Project(S)
oCorporate Financial Business Systems Owner (Finance / Treasury / IT) for the largest Municipal PS Treasury / AP Operation in Canada with annual cheque, EFT, and EDI, remittances exceeding $1.1B annually to 900 Vendors, on behalf of three (3) separate Civic Corporations;
oData and Document ECM management to comply with all COE Legal and Financial requirements;
o Fiduciary responsibility for all payments, P&L ownership, and external & internal audit & control responsibility for all Municipal Purchasing & Inventory expenditures & processes as per the MGA.
Required/Related SAP/ERP Project(s)
oServed as Corporate Financial System Project Manager through all Project Phases for the initial SAP R/3 Implementation for @ 5500 End-users and 17 Departments;
oSuccessfully implemented the first municipal CPPC (corporate payment & procurement card ) program in Canada with TD Bank;
oSuccessfully designed, tested, and implemented COINS (Common Inventory Control System) data integration with Corporate Treasury;
oSuccessfully designed, tested, and implemented SC & Financial EDI, AP Image Workflow & Document Retrieval system
Managed a staff of 30 Finance andsupported by the IT technical team engaged in the maintenance and enhancement of the UNYSYS Mainframe Application required to support a number of disparate, financial systems; ($1.1B / yr. payments);
Implemented SAP R/3 Release 2.2 for Finance (FI), Controlling (CO), Materials Management (MM Purchasing & Inventory), Basis, and Enterprise system reporting. Deloitte’s P-Plus ERP implementation methodology was utilized for this project. The City of Edmonton’s SAP implementation was one of the largest SAP public sector Business & Technical transition & implementations in North America installing a replacement corporate financial system for 17 Civic departments, 3 City –Owned Utilities
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