SAP S/4HANA Transformation Program Manager

Soumya Sarkar

317-***-**** • *************@*****.*** • Spring, TX

https://linkedin.com/in/sarkar-soumya

Summary

Strategic SAP Transformation Manager with over 15 years of experience leading global enterprise-wide digital transformation programs. Expert in SAP S/4HANA and SAP ECC migrations, driving large-scale Data Migration and Business Process Re-engineering initiatives to eliminate technical debt. Proven track record of executing seamless System Integration and Cutover Planning for Fortune 500 organizations across supply chain operations and finance domains.

Work Experience

Program Manager-Digital Transformation SAP S/4 HANA September 2025 – Current

CORNING, REMOTE

Led an enterprise-wide SAP S/4HANA transformation, orchestrating the complex migration from legacy PeopleSoft and SAP ECC environments to a modern cloud-based infrastructure.

Directed a $6.4M budget and cross-functional resourcing, serving as the executive liaison to align stakeholders on System Integration goals across Finance and IT leadership.

Governed Global Template Enhancements (GTE) to drive Business Process Re-engineering and standardization for RTR, O2C, P2P, and RTP modules, ensuring global scalability.

Executed high-impact executive reporting on program health, risk mitigation, and Cutover Planning milestones to ensure business value realization during the digital transformation.

Sr. Program Manager-Digital Transformation SAP S/4 HANA March 2023 – April 2025

W.L. GORE, REMOTE

Spearheaded a multi-year Digital Transformation initiative to modernize legacy SAP ECC systems to S/4HANA, incorporating RISE with SAP methodologies and SAP BTP.

Drove the global template design strategy by prioritizing minimal customization and leveraging Agile frameworks to accelerate the ERP implementation lifecycle.

Coordinated global process harmonization and standardized SAP S/4HANA template deployments across international business units using the SAP Activate methodology.

Optimized implementation timelines by 10% through meticulous Data Migration strategies and stakeholder alignment on core performance metrics.

Managed technical and functional System Integration by partnering with System Integrators (SI) to deliver unified solutions for complex manufacturing plants.

Sr. Program Manager SAP February 2022 – March 2023

A STUCKI COMPANY, REMOTE

Directed a team of 35+ technical and business consultants to execute the integration of multiple locomotive entities into a streamlined SAP environment.

Optimized SAP-driven Supply Chain Operations to achieve a $5M ROI over 5 years, improving business process efficiency across the enterprise.

Lead the Project Management Officer (PMO) function to implement standard governance and Cutover Planning frameworks for repeatable implementation success.

Sr. Program Manager SAP March 2021 – January 2022

CORTEVA AGRISCIENCE, REMOTE

Led the integration of a Supplier Financing tool with SAP ECC systems and the Id-Trust platform, enhancing international Supply Chain Operations.

Generated $21M in cost savings by optimizing financial processes and exceeding fiscal 2021 financial targets through technical solutioning.

Oversaw the System Integration of legacy environments with SAP S/4 HANA, facilitating the critical Data Migration of 70+ high-priority applications.

Coordinated large-scale workshops and stakeholder meetings to drive Business Process Re-engineering and requirements alignment for the digital transformation roadmap.

Program Manager, SAP January 2020 – March 2021

JUDICIAL COUNCIL OF CALIFORNIA, REMOTE

Executed the Cloud Migration of legacy SAP ECC to S/4HANA on Microsoft Azure, ensuring infrastructure modernization and reduced technical debt.

Managed the transition of segregated SAIC databases into the S/4HANA environment on Azure, ensuring data integrity and successful System Integration.

Sr Program Manager February 2018 – April 2019

HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE (HPE), HOUSTON, TX

Modernized legacy systems by deploying Cloud SaaS solutions such as SAP Ariba, Costar, and Fieldglass to enhance supply chain efficiency.

Executed the $5M New Leasing Standard (NLS) initiative for ASC 842 compliance, ensuring financial system alignment and regulatory reporting.

Coordinated the integration of disjointed SAP systems for the South Korean National Tax Audit, reducing compliance-related technical debt.

Education

Master of Science in Computer Science/Applications

Birla Institute of Technology

Bachelor in Physics & Mathematics, Major in Geology

Ranchi University

Additional Skills

SAP Expertise: SAP S/4HANA, SAP ECC, RISE with SAP, SAP BTP, SAP R/3, SAP BW, SAP Ariba, SAP Activate

Digital Transformation & Strategy: Digital Transformation, ERP Implementation, Business Process Re-engineering, Data Migration, System Integration, Cutover Planning, Cloud Migration

Methodologies & Operations: Agile, Scrum, Supply Chain Operations, Project Portfolio Management (PPM), PMO Governance, Technical Debt Mitigation

Tools & Platforms: Jira, ServiceNow, MS Project, HP Application Lifecycle Management (HP ALM), SharePoint, Visio, Microsoft Azure

Certifications

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Scrum Master Certification (CSM)

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