Enterprise Systems Associate Director

SUBRAMANYAM KUMARAPURAM

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ENTERPRISE IT FINANCE TECH LEADER

Dynamic, highly technical, hands-on IT leader with a 20-year track record in managing diverse finance and enterprise systems that span on-premises, SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, and cloud-based platforms. Focuses heavily on the installation and integration of SAP ERP. M&A, Adept in crafting architectural solutions, executing technology strategies, driving seamless service delivery, leveraging automation tools, establishing centers of excellence (CoEs), and skillfully overseeing program and portfolio management. Utilizes extensive knowledge in the enterprise application ecosystem to successfully deploy full-scale SAP global implementations. Builds and leads talented teams of IT professionals through interactive training and mentorship opportunities.

Key Proficiencies:

Enterprise Systems SaaS/PaaS/IaaS Cloud Strategy RPA ML AI Strategic Planning

Service Delivery Program & Portfolio Management Business Solution Development & Launch

Security & Network Infrastructure IT Transformation Stakeholder Engagement Risk Management

Architecture IT Landscape Design Training & Mentorship Motivational Team Leadership

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

THE CARRIER GLOBAL Sept 2023 – Dec 2024

Digital Director – World HQ

Digital Lead at Carrier World HQ enabling Digital initiatives, Automation and Optimization, and supporting key technology needs besides providing thought leadership on Digital Technology solutions.

Led 3-year digital roadmap on Source to Pay and Order to Cash.

Led multiple initiatives to consolidate people process and technology across AP

Oversee automation technology strategy for Carrier Business Services across global hubs

Direct technology leads to drive optimal digital solutions across key functional areas using AI ML AI

Leading Intelligent automation using multiple toolsets both internal and external.

Collaborate with Cyber, Legal, Service excellence teams towards continuous improvement and risk management

Driving Gen AI, RPA, Intelligent automation use cases, orchestrate strategy and solutions to meet needs of multiple BUs, COEs Lead implementation teams to drive efficiencies from large platform implementations (Enterprise applications, legacy systems, ERP modernization, Datalake (Snowflake), Master Data Governance, ServiceNow).

Monetize and expand key platforms for optimal usage in line with full license utilization, execute business cases, drive key support for operations leveraging service delivery teams and outsourced vendors.

THE NIELSEN COMPANY 2008 – 2023

Vice President – Finance Technology Platforms

Directed and executed comprehensive technology transformation that encompassed custom platforms, Packaged products and SaaS solutions integrated with 25+ peripheral systems across 100+ countries.

Led a high performance technology team comprised of 85 professionals across the globe. Provided robust support, enhancements, and major rollouts for Core products, finance, billing, and procurement internal functions.

Led new product development with Global product owners towards commercialization of software. Led end to end support from ideation to implementation and production support i/c pre-sales support.

Orchestrated multiple initiatives in intelligent automation, low code/no code development, RPA, and ML that optimized finance operations.

Guided reporting and analytics strategy by including data lake implementation and integrated planning on cloud with multiple tools -Power BI, Snowflake, Alteryx, Tableau.

Served as the driving force behind continuous modernization efforts and cloud initiatives that utilized the Microsoft cloud infrastructure.

Led the development of a comprehensive technology roadmap that optimized people, processes, and technology.

Oversaw all aspects of statutory reporting and compliance (SOX, IFRS, US GAAP) requirements.

Guided the successful separation of NielsenIQ from Nielsen Holdings by leading a yearlong project that seamlessly transitioned people, processes, and technology.

Vice President – Technology (2012 – 2020)

Orchestrated and guided a $30M strategic technology/digital transformation roadmap for core platforms that helped migrate to cloud over a three-year period.

Pioneered the migration to MS Azure cloud platform. Led the transition from on-premises infrastructure and Oracle to other databases.

Devised and executed a decisive strategy that streamlined the tech stack onto a single platform.

Unified multiple IBM TM1 environments into IBM Planning Analytics (cloud), which achieved enhanced efficiency.

Introduced UI Path RPA implementation that encouraged automation and efficiency.

Spearheaded and led the intricate global deployment of SLAN (Nakisa) for lease accounting.

Successfully coordinated the worldwide rollout of Concur T&E across 87 countries. Seamlessly integrated ERP.

Championed the implementation of diverse digital invoicing and payments initiatives that contributed to streamlined financial processes.

Effectively launched credit card collections on SAP platform with full PCI compliance adherence.

Revitalized the inter-company transaction module that improved operational efficacy.

Achieved the seamless integration of 12 acquisitions and multiple divestitures that produced increased organizational cohesion.

Guided transformative Treasury projects that included FIDES, Treasury Workstation, ARIBA pay.

Oversaw and managed an annual budget of $30M for CapEx and OpEx expenditures.

Optimized support resources by reallocating capacity to enhancements and projects. Generated 100+ annual enhancements over the past five years.

IT Director (2008 – 2012)

Maintained end-to-end ownership of IT vendor relationships involving multiple vendors. Oversaw deliveries, managed risks and issues, facilitated communication with key stakeholders, and drove substantial ROI.

Managed a $70M application development budget by strategically capitalizing 30% of expenditure with an annual vendor expenditure of $36M.

Orchestrated portfolio management for over 150 programs by predominantly employing Agile methodologies and tactical projects/sub-projects.

Cultivated and enhanced client and business relationships by overseeing a significant $100M in application development spending with an 80% reliance on vendor collaboration.

Provided guidance and mentorship to a cohort of 60+ Project and Program Managers in all aspects of IT governance.

Supervised 660+ offshore resources situated across multiple Global Delivery Centers (GDCs), in addition to managing a team of 60 onsite professionals.

Proactively engaged with top-tier clients and offered pivotal support to the client services team.

Delivered key contributions as a core team member during the successful rollout and implementation of the media technology operating model. Clearly defined processes and supported systems across all business segments.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

DELOITTE CONSULTING, Strategy Consultant

Directly supported multiple technology engagements and complex integrations for ERP and open systems. Led the technology PMO, architected solutions, and co-led the technology assessment of enterprise architecture.

ACCENTURE, Technology Consultant

Actively participated in many cross-vertical projects in hi-tech, healthcare, and media. Orchestrated the development of solutions that directly aligned with client/stakeholder requirements.

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

Master of Commerce; Diploma in Industrial Relations & Personnel Management, Osmania University, Hyderabad, India

Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Applications, Osmania University, Hyderabad, India

Bachelor of Commerce/Economics, Osmania University, Hyderabad, India

Project Management Professional (PMP®), Project Management Institute

SAP Finance

ITIL Foundations

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