ERP & BPM Transformation Program Director

Domain-Agnostic Business Solution Architect ERP & BPM Strategy Ex-TCS

Director, Large Programs (11+ Yrs) 100% CxO Crisis Resolution India’s 1st Infor BPM (L&T) Open to EU / Remote Global

Deekshit Khandavalli

+351-********* ********@*****.***

Rua Companhia dos Caolinos 250-4DT, 4460-205 Senhora da Hora, Porto, Portugal Professional Summary

• Seasoned IT Leader with 30+ years (26+ countries) leading €10M+ digital transformation in manufacturing (IE&M, A&D, Auto), utilities, resources, energy. Expert in Digital Thread (ERP++, PLM-MES-IoT), program management, C-level alignment. Seeking IT Partner / Program Management roles to architect AI-led business solutions and drive enterprise-wide AI transformation. Core Competencies

• Program Management Project Management Agile Waterfall Hybrid

• Digital Thread Engineering Data Management Data Strategy Analytics

• SAP S/4HANA Oracle EBS Infor ERP MS Dynamics

• C-level Stakeholder Engagement Cross-Functional Leadership

• Risk Management Organizational Change Management

• IoT Digital Twins Blockchain Additive Manufacturing Industry 4.0

• GenAI Strategy for ERP & Ent.Solns. AI Governance (EU AI Act) Predictive Analytics AI-Driven Process Mining

Notable Engagements

• 100+ onsite customer visits across 26+ countries (EU, UK, US, APAC, ME)

• 50+ proposal defenses turned into multi-million € deals

• 100s of proposals across ERP, Digital Thread, Industry 4.0

• SAP S/4HANA, PLM – Sanofi (FR), Philips (NL), H&M (SE), Pladis (UK), Pennar Steel (IN)

• Oracle OFC/EBS/EAM – Greater Western Water (AU), Sensata (USA), PEBS Pennar (IN)

• Infor ERP/PLM – Ferrari (IT), ALUPCO (KSA), Cargotec (FI), L&T (IN), JSL (IN), RINL

(IN)

• Digital Thread / Engineering Services – Technip (FR), Total Energies (FR), FCA (IT), CATNIC (UK)

Professional Experience

Program Director – COE Lead - BDD

Tata Consultancy Services, France, Netherlands, Australia, India Jul 2013 – Aug 2024

Business Development Director – IoT & DE (RIG – Relationship Incubation Group) TCS Netherlands Jan 2022 – Dec 2023

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• Led RIG for IoT & Digital Engineering across Benelux, Nordics, France — incubated €XM strategic accounts with C-suite

• Built long-term partnerships in manufacturing, energy, defense — positioned TCS for Industry 4.0, Digital Thread, PLM

• Won multi-year commitments — aligned TCS solutions with EU digital mandates and ESG goals

Program Director / CoE Lead – Large & Complex Programs TCS Global (India, APAC, EU) 2013 – Jan 2022, Jan 2024 – Aug 2024 text

• Led $10M+ programs across Ent.Sol. (Infor, Oracle, GCP), IoT & DE (ERUG, Digital Thread/PLM) — 20–30 person proposal teams, 100+ apps

• Delivered on-time, ERP / IoT & DE Programs — Mfg & regulated sectors

• Scaled governance from niche platforms to enterprise ecosystems - 25%+ TCO reduction

• Led €10M+ programs (25+ BUs, 100+ resources, 15% TCO cut)

• Drove Digital Thread (IoT, Digital Twins, Blockchain, Additive Manufacturing)

• Aligned data strategy with C-level stakeholders

• Chaired executive steering committees

Vice President, Business Solutions

Saven Technologies, KSA, India

May 2011 – Nov 2012

• Headed enterprise solution consulting and delivery

• Defined IT roadmaps for steel, healthcare, consumer durables

• Grew business from $1M to $5M, FTE 50 to 150, pipeline $2M to $10M Vice President, Enterprise Solutions

COMM-IT, Hyderabad, India & Al Khobar, KSA

Mar 2010 – Dec 2010

• Managed ERP/RCM implementations in KSA

• Grew business from $0M to $3M, FTE 5 to 75, pipeline $1M to $8M

• Defined IT roadmaps for steel, chemical, education, cosmetics, F&B Senior Business Consultant

Infor, Hyderabad, Delhi, Singapore

Apr 2001 – Jul 2009

• Delivered solution consulting, presales, program/product management

• Led IT roadmap, sizing, performance benchmarking

• Appointed and enabled partners across ASEAN

• Managed product rollout and GDE setup for ASEAN

• Delivered India’s first Infor BPM - presales win to Phase 1 go-live in 6 months as PM at L&T Mumbai

• ASEAN SPOC - rolled out Public Sector ERP/EAM (Hansen), EAM (Datastream), CRM (Epiphany), Syteline, Adage, PLM, SCM/WMS

• 100% crisis-to-CxO resolution rate - restored confidence with Fortune-500 & government execs using tech depth + business acumen

• Resolved global Infor license/VRC crises in minutes - issues that stumped worldwide teams

• 50+ zero-fail upgrades/migrations - Havells 65-company unification in 72 hrs

• Consistently 2–3x faster than estimates — managers requested extended validation

Consultant

Apex Profess Macon, Hyderabad, India

Jan 1997 – Feb 2001

• Supported enterprise applications implementations

• Managed bespoke application development projects

• Served trading, pharma, education, banking clients Manufacturing Industry: 1988-1996 (Details of employment given below)

Gist of Experience:

• Head of Finance and Accounts.

• Lead Information Technology & MIS functions and Initiatives.

• Finalization of Accounts.

• Financial Management – Term and Working capital management, Cash & Funds flow

• Budgeting and Costing

• MIS, Liaison with Bankers, Auditors, Excise, Sales Tax and statutory authorities.

• Systems, Internal, Statutory, Special & Investigation Audits. Aug. ’95 to Dec. ’96: Manager (Fin. & MIS), Vinyl Group of Industries, Hyd. Managed up to 10 members

Jan ’92 to Jul ’95: Manager-A/cs & MIS, Suchitra Group of Industries, Hyd. Managed up to 10 members

July’88 to Dec. ’91: Article clerk, S & S, Chartered Accountants, Chennai. Lead audit and consulting teams of about 5-6 members This has formed the foundation of my career and business function knowledge. I could develop business acumen and grab maximum exposure to various industry verticals, complex business processes etc

Education

Bachelor of Commerce, 1987

Certifications

TCS: Large Program Management Proposal Pricing Additive Manufacturing Agile Cloud Fundamentals

Additional Information

D7 Residence Permit (Portugal) + Passeport Talent (France) – Immediate start in PT or FR Open to relocation and travel

References available upon request

“Valid Residence Permits for Portugal and France. Led €10M+ digital transformation for Several Global Enterprises. Eager to lead AI-driven strategic growth and NextGen Digital Transformation for global enterprises.”

Dear Hiring Team,

Subject: Versatile Professional with Vast Experience in Engineering Services and Enterprise Solutions

In my most recent role at Tata Consultancy Services, I directed €10M+"(EU) transformation programs across Europe, UK, US and APAC, successfully managing distributed teams of over 100+ professionals. I consistently delivered cost savings and business process improvements through a mix of agile, hybrid, and traditional methodologies. My career is marked by strong stakeholder engagement at the C-level, vendor management, and global delivery excellence. I was Program Director for Ent.Sol-NGP(Infor etc.) / Oracle / GCP and IoT & Digital Engineering – ERUG / Digital Thread (Engineering and Industrial Services) and handled business development in Benelux, Nordics and France regions with occasional overlap with colleagues across Europe and UK. Handled engagements involving ERP, BPM, PLM, EAM, MES, Control Systems, Historians, LMS, Digital Twins, Engineering Data Management etc. including but not limited to hundreds of engineering design software like SmartPlant etc. for leaders like DS, PTC, Siemens, Hexagon, Aviva Marine etc.

I am writing to express my interest in opportunities where my background as an experienced IT Leader and Program Director can add value to your organization. With over 30 years of international experience leading large-scale enterprise transformation initiatives, I also bring proven expertise in COTS Enterprise Software Applications Implementation (e.g., SAP - ECC / S/4 HANA; Oracle - OFC/EBS, Infor – Discrete / Process Mfg. Services, Public Sector etc., MS Dynamics, etc.), Bespoke Applications Development (End-to-End SDLC), Product Management, and Digital Transformation and Change Management.

Business Requirements and Process Analysis, Solutions Consulting and Architecture with strong expertise in techno-functional orchestration are my strongest forte from the start of my career over 30+ years, used routinely in almost all engagements. Practical judgment remains a key strength. Practical judgment: Reduced decision cycles from weeks to hours, saving 1,000+ person-hours at $150–200/hr.

I am particularly motivated by opportunities that allow me to leverage my strengths in business process optimization and organizational change management to support strategic growth. I am specialized in integrating Generative AI and Predictive Analytics into enterprise workflows to maximize ROI. I am confident that my combination of AI-forward thinking and leadership expertise would make me a valuable addition to your team. Domain-agnostic with 30+ years of experience.

Thank you for considering my application. I would welcome the opportunity to discuss how my skills and experience align with your organization’s needs. I am available at your convenience for an interview and available to start work immediately. To cut the long story short I explained latest TCS tenure of 11+ years the most. Available upon request: Full career history post-graduation. Sincerely,

Deekshit Khandavalli

Phone: +351-********* Email: ********@*****.*** LinkedIn: Available Upon Request Rua Companhia dos Caolinos 250-4DT, 4460-205, Senhora da Hora, Porto, Portugal

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