Manager SA

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SAP Program / Project Manager with Senior Level Delivery and Business Consulting experience. Dedicated to achieve results, led teams with a proven track record of implementing E2E global SAP projects successfully (ECC/ CRM/ Azure/ Integration) and managed AMS with strong leadership abilities while keeping up to date with technology trends.

Expertise: ERP Projects, SAP FICO & Integration with MM/SD/PS/Authorization, Solution Manager, Proposals, Presales, Client Relationships, Migrations, Transformations, AMS, GRC, Pricing, Training, Recruitment, Audit, Accounting, SOX, Strategic Planning, Mentoring

Industry Expertise: Petroleum, Pharmaceuticals, Petrochemicals, Banking, Financials, Software, Real Estate, Automotive, Information Technology, Manufacturing, Telecommunications, Educational Institutions, E-Commerce Initiatives, Consumer Goods

Key Clients: Eureka Forbes, Allstate Solutions, DMart, Travelex, EXL Services, Shell Petroleum, Verizon, Kohler, General Motors, Hitachi Automotive, Citibank, ITT Industries, British Petroleum, Freightliner, Computer Associates, Mack-Cali Realty, Abbott Laboratories, Gharda Chemicals, Roussel Sanofi, Canbank Asset Management

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sathya-tirumala-a18a352

WORK EXPERIENCE

Freelance Consultant, USA / India May 2020 to date

Outcome focused SAP Project Manager with a strong desire to expand knowledge in SAP, S/4HANA and latest technologies. Successfully leads teams on-site and remote to achieve results and maximize customer value.

Was on sabbatical from Jan 2020 to Apr 2020 to take care of parents’ surgeries.

Quinnox Consultancy, India (SAP Program Manager) Dec 2017 to Dec 2019

Eureka Forbes Limited - Managed client’s key stakeholders and consultants at a Consumer Goods Company for AMS with SLAs (SAP ECC/ CRM/ BI); ensured that SLAs are adhered to and business runs smoothly.

Delivered over 20 projects that enabled profitability improvement for the client namely, companies’ merger, sales performance initiatives, commission calculations, new HR Org Structure, processes and credit policies.

Increased CSAT rating considerably as client was impressed with direction and leadership provided to client key personnel, organization teams as well as vendor companies for key integration projects like IOT for water purifier, Invoice Digitalization in Azure and ECC Migration to Cloud.

Allstate Solutions - Liaised with teams for data migration to S/4HANA successfully and support post go-live. Worked on Proposals for S4HANA roadmap, Central Finance for other prospects.

Boosted team building (~150 Consultants), hiring, collaborations and developed value centric relationships.

Freelance Consultant, USA / India Jan 2014 to Nov 2017

Infosys Consulting, DMart - Led FICO and Integration teams for implementation of SAP project for DMart, an E-Commerce company with its platform over web and mobile devices.

Travelex & EXL - Designed content and conducted SAP FICO training for participants at various levels for London based foreign exchange company and US based business transformation organization.

Smarterer - Created tests for USA based Skills Testing Company in SAP – FI / CO / AM / GRC / Audit Management, Sarbanes Oxley (SOX), IT Software and Tools to evaluate skill level of the candidates.

Welingkar Management Institute - Independently authored books on Project Management

Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies and Mukesh Patel School of Technology Management and Engineering - Faculty for ERP/ Financial/ Management for integrated MBA/ B.Tech students.

Was on sabbatical from July 2013 to Dec 2013.

IBM Global Business Services, USA (Senior Managing Consultant) Oct 2005 to Jun 2013

Led teams and successfully implemented E2E SAP projects with strong project and leadership abilities. Contributed vast experience in FICO configurations, Integration with CO / Fixed Assets / MM / SD / PM / WM Modules, finance, audit and IT. Utilized experience in all stages including project preparation, business blueprinting, requirements, configuration, testing, transports, go live, support, upgrade, security, authorization, documentation and training.

Shell Petroleum - As Commercial Project Manager improved customer relations by streamlining resourcing and on boarding candidates depending on project needs and priorities.

Responsibly facilitated GSAP deliverables across all geographies for which Project Managers spanning North America, UK, Europe, India, and Malaysia were reporting to me for status updates.

As Focal point between Shell’s key business users / GSAP / Development team, enabled completion of Stage Gate 2 deliverables including High Level Design documents and Functional Specs.

Was appreciated for contributing to increased revenue of over $10 million during the year 2012 and 2013.

Verizon Communications - As Integration Manager facilitated completion of PDDs, led Integration Management Meetings, liaised with disperse teams, enabled completion of critical Interfaces for testing which saved time and dollars. Addressed issues in time in Solution Manager and increased assurance for the client.

Blue Harmony was a major global initiative to unify all IBM global business units on a single SAP platform. Facilitated completion of configuration, testing, documentation for R0.5/ R1.0 releases for China and Germany.

Hitachi Metals America - Team Lead for E2E implementation and Key Resource for successful completion of SAP ECC 6.0 project which eliminated redundant legacy systems and addressed their global reporting better.

Handled validation of business processes, configuration, simulation, testing, FRICE development, customizations, transports and training. Rationalized Hitachi’s Chart of Accounts, developed Integrated COA Design Document, Reporting Structure and compiled SAP accounting manual for B/S and P&L.

Mentored over 10-15 Consultants at any point in time, liaised with key business owners and Finance Controllers, implemented best practices, ensured deliverables were addressed and critical timelines were met.

Provided robust SAP banking solution for Automatic Payment Program for Checks, Wires, ACH, PEXR2002 IDOCs for interfacing with Citibank. Configured messages for hard stop error and other Intercompany transactions, data validation and conversion for AR / AP / GL / Fixed Assets / Cost Elements / Cost Centers / Profit Centers, new GL functionality, Document Splitting.

Configured Internal Order settlement, standard cost for discrete manufacturing at Hitachi’s dispersed plants, performed cost center allocations for Product Line Profitability and Contribution Margin Analysis.

Developed month end/ year end close schedule for plants and company codes which led to better accountability. Ensured seamless FI Integration with other modules and processes, provided extensive support post go-live, addressed issues, performed “over and above” and transitioned well to AMS support team.

ITT Gould Pump - FICO team member for P2P project customizing system to meet unique banking needs of the client, configured foreign exchange transactions, GL Masters, Profit Centers, bank keys, liaised with ABAP team for Payment Advice Forms, customized MIRO layouts and other user screens.

ITT Client was appreciative of the efforts and results, hence was made Team Lead for Go live and Support, mentored Consultants and client teams for knowledge transfer and guided teams for issue resolutions.

Freightliner Trucks (a subsidiary of DaimlerChrysler); as FI Team Lead directed Transformation and Change Management where objective was to reduce redundant infrastructure, processes, systems and resources and provide consolidated, financial transaction processing and reporting in SAP. Contributed extensively to Business Blueprint process, validated Process Definition Documents and developed FICO SAP processes.

British Petroleum - Contributed to timely creation of company codes, FI configuration for periods and documentation which enabled IBM to meet client deadlines in time.

Additional Contributions:

SAP Life Sciences - Developed solution for Life Sciences that were submitted by IBM to SAP which was accepted and incorporated.

Kohler - As SME, guided pre sales activity for Kohler’s initiative to rationalize their FI processes and Accounting Structure, leveraged expertise within the team and this work was awarded to IBM.

Lenovo - As SME contributed to SAP FICO proposal detailing business processes and SAP functional scope. This was for implementing SAP to reduce legacy systems and processes and provide consolidated financial reporting in SAP; this project was awarded to the team.

General Motors - As SME, instrumental in completion of System Requirements Specifications, developed Test Scripts and Requirements Traceability Matrix which ensured project deliverables were met.

Recruitment - Assisted Recruitment process for GBS SAP where the focus is to find and hire candidates with ability and aptitude to succeed in the job and become long term successful contributors. Screened candidates, coordinated and conducted phone / F2F interviews and ensured completion of interview cycle in 7 days.

Learning & Knowledge - Conducted various sessions globally for SAP Banking Solutions, Financial Close Process, COA Rationalization, and Integration with Logistics which was attended to by many members.

Voluntarily managed SAP FICO Knowledge Network of IBM Consultants globally (approx. 400 to 500 members at any time) which was immensely useful to projects and teams. Trained Super Users onsite and virtually.

Received many Awards from Managers and Peers for addressing organization needs, increased customer satisfaction, maintaining good reputation and revenue generation.

WS+B Global, USA (Lead Consultant) Jan 2005 to Oct 2005

Involved in identifying key business processes and developing risk control matrix for the industries. Developed a framework for SAP systems security and control considering the critical transaction and aided in Sarbanes Oxley and Section 404 implementation projects. Managed Project Planning and Execution, conducted extensive testing and documentation, evaluated Security Assessment, System Access Controls and Gap Analysis.

Computer Associates - Provided realistic and quality solutions for Accounts Receivable and Banking processes based on test of financial and system access controls and inherent risks in the legacy system.

Mack Cali Realty Corporation - Performed transactions and infrastructure security audit; inputs and recommendations for improving the financial and systems processes were implemented by the client.

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited, India (Team Lead / ERP Team Member) April 1996 to Jan 2005

Upgrade from SAP 4.0B to 4.7E version - As Lead facilitated Realization / Go-live / Support activities.

Counseled business and entities on risk mitigation, user authorization and compiled roles for 3500 users.

Led FICO integration testing with MM & SD modules.

Prioritized and ensured resolution of issues in Solution Manager.

Trained many key resources as Location Anchor.

Appreciated by teams for coordinating to achieve smooth transition from 4.0B to 4.7E version.

SAP R/3 4.0B implementation – Key Resource for FICO integration with other modules.

As Finance team member, completed business process mapping, configuration, unit testing, string testing during the organization's SAP 4.0B implementation where ASAP methodology was used.

Was Location Anchor during realization and ensured successful 4.0B implementation at all locations.

Resolved issues and provided support to teams post go live as key member of Competency Center.

MIS - Gained experience from business in areas of capitalization, pricing mechanism, insurance and MIS reporting.

Created cohesive teams within business units that collaborated to enable completion of projects.

Designed and implemented worksheets that enabled locations and depots to get petroleum price revisions on timely basis and eliminated redundant systems.

EDUCATION and CERTIFICATIONS

ACA - Associate Chartered Accountant from ICAI, India (Articleship from Deloitte, then P.C.Hansotia)

Grad.CWA - Cost and Works Accountant from ICWAI, India

Masters in Commerce, India

SAP R/3 4.6 C Certified FICO Consultant (Top 5%)

Building Tomorrow’s ERP with SAP S/4HANA (Top 5%)

How to Deliver a Great User Experience with SAP S/4HANA (Top 20%)

Migrating Your Business Data to SAP S/4 HANA

Getting Started with SAP Model Company

Volunteered with Make A Wish Foundation, organization initiatives, support NGOs for children welfare. Enjoy Yoga.

US Citizen authorized to work in US, India, other countries.

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