Project Manager Sap
Resume:
Charles Reeves
Atlanta, Georgia 30305
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONAL
Senior Leadership ~ Project Implementation ~ Program Integration
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Results oriented senior level information technology project management leader. Extensive demonstrated expertise in leading complex implementations, program and financial reporting system integrations, and process design initiatives. SAP consultant technical and leadership experience. Thorough knowledge of system design procedures. Ability to translate functional business requirements into application systems and processes meeting clients' needs in conjunction with all relevant company standards. Comprehensive technical and business acumen. Adept people manager with a propensity for recruiting qualified professionals, and coaching and developing staff to yield maximum productivity. Master of Business Administration; Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Graphic Packaging International, Inc. Atlanta, Georgia 01/2009 – 04/2012
IT SAP Finance & BI Project Manager
Overall accountability for lead and SAP FICO configuration all IT Finance projects and support globally. Lead the deployment of SAP FICO plant Go-live projects. Collaborates with Financial Corporate Accounting, Financial budgeting and Planning, Purchasing and other business units to execute high quality IT solutions on time and within budget. Provides leadership to team members in reference to continual process improvement. Provides strategic input on all aspects of information technology affecting all the business units and departments of the company. Reports and monitors IT Finance support from the Remedy (OPAS) Support System. Project-management of the full life cycle of projects following the standard Deployment Life Cycle process. Responsible for coaching, developing and encouraging IT team members. Provides effective communication to all levels of management through presentation, project management and written report skills. Conducts performance evaluations, development and succession planning for direct reports. Manages one fulltime IT finance employee and 5 consultants.
As IT Finance & BI manager led and implemented the following projects:
• New SAP BI Sales Consolidation Reporting solution Project for Consumer products division
• New (OCR) Invoice scanned imaging system (Readsoft) into SAP FICO
• New consolidated third party centralized utility bill payment system in SAP
• New Oracle Hyperion Financial Management consolidation system to consolidated all financials from SAP and other sources globally into HFM for executive management reporting
• SAP FICO tasks for the new SAP HCM (HR) implementation
• New BI IBM Cognos historical financials project
• New BI Beverage Division Sales Consolidation project
• Salesforce.com projects for managing sales
Responsibilities include:
• Driving innovative business improvements for the entire company
• Balancing daily and long-term priorities of the company
• Manage Change management for all SAP finance and BI transports and changes
• Developing and inspiring others
• Use S.W.O.T. analysis to evaluate new opportunities for the company
• Planning, Budgeting and Forecasting (TM1) database application system
THE COCA-COLA COMPANY Atlanta, Georgia 11/2007 – 12/31/08
SAP FICO IT Project Manager
Led the deployment and support of Coca-Cola North America (CCNA) SAP FICO Finance juice, syrup and various business critical projects. Overall accountability for solution delivery supporting related processes. Collaborated with the strategic business center, support staff, and development teams to execute high quality IT solutions on time and within budget. Partnered with cross-functional entities to ensure strong adoption of solutions and realization of robust business benefits on all IT investments. Developed ongoing operational support including Requests for Service (RFS), metrics reporting, and Service Level Agreements (SLAs). Via continual work with business stakeholders, promote savvy user groups to initiate a range of activities such as training, RFS prioritization, and process standardization. Direct SAP FICO Team in delivering solutions compliant with legal and regulatory requirements, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) audit control standards, and TCCC information protection and security criteria. Apply the standard TCCC application development methods covering the full development life cycle (FDLC) to ensure solution quality and consistency of processes. Provided leadership, direction, and coaching to RTR Consultants to achieve defined objectives, improve performance, and enhance skills.
• As project manager, led and deployed a new SAP BW/BI Manufacturing Cost Planning system
• Ensured operational effectiveness of solutions delivered within the SAP production environment.
• Supported CCNA Managers to confirm a smooth transition from SAP development into SAP operations.
• Served as an escalation key point of contact for critical production issues.
• Governed changes made as a component of production incident management processes.
• Conducted employee performance reviews which included feedback on achievements and areas for development
• Administered resource management, assignments, prioritization, and vendor management activities
• Provided project leadership to include deliverable tracking, quality assurance, financial management/budget control, status reporting, client/project team coordination, development of demand management, cost optimization, and continuous improvement
• Orchestrate the planning and deployment of resources
• IT Operating Environment: Knowledge of TCCC operating environments (e.g., client/server, MVS, AS/400) and processes (e.g., security) administration, network management, production control) used in
solution design and development efforts
• Training users on the all IT finance systems
ACCENTURE (Kemira Client) Atlanta, Georgia 1/2007 – 8/2007
SAP FICO Lead Consultant & Project Manager
SAP FICO Project Manager of the client FICO Team. Supported the OneKem Project - an element of an overall business transformation to install SAP as a global ERP system. Assisted in the development of a strategic plan for SAP implementation. Partnered with key Kemira users, the Process Owner, and Central Design Team in Helsinki, Finland, to ensure local solution met the North America business needs.
• Full Lifecyle project using SAP ASAP methodology
• Aided key users in data mapping processes, and answered master data inquiries for the FICO area
• Trained FICO end users and provided input into the development of FICO instructional content and materials
• Revised global FICO training material for local utilization
• Provided functional expertise during selected end user training sessions
• Provided SAP FICO support for SAP Go-Live
• Established credibility with client and implementation team members
• Communicated candidly and professionally with other team members and client personnel
• Led ABAP , BASIS and SAP FICO resources in India
ACCENTURE (NEWPAGE Client) Dayton, Ohio 9/2006 – 1/2007
SAP FI/CO
SAP FI/CO Project Manager for design, configuration, tests, training, documentation, and implementation of SAP EDI for Accounts Payable. Developed project plan for implementing and configuring SAP EDI 820 for customer payments. Accountable for configuration of SAP 1099 Misc Tax submission to the IRS, and configuration support of SAP systems. Performed all SAP FI/CO support and maintenance. Collaborated with team members and business partners in the development and enhancement of existing SAP systems.
ACCENTURE (INFINEON Client) Wilmington, Delaware 1/2006 – 8/2006
SAP FI/CO Systems Analyst
SAP FI/CO Project Lead for design, testing and implementation of configuration support of SAP systems at Infineon. Executed SAP FI/CO support and maintenance. Worked directly with team members and cross-functional business groups in the development and enhancement of existing SAP systems.
• FICO Team Lead: Managed a team of two associates including an SAP FICO Analyst and an ABAP Lead Offshore resource.
• Developed new user training and documentation.
• Team Lead on project to add a new Canadian company code to SAP client system.
ACCENTURE (DUPONT Client) Wilmington, Delaware 3/2003 – 12/2005
SAP FI/CO Systems Analyst/Lead
SAP FI/CO Project Lead for design, tests and implementation of configuration support issues for the FI/CO and MM Module of SAP R/3 v4.0/4.6 for Dupont. Accenture set up a special Delivery Management Center In Delaware to support the Dupont implementation of SAP and post go-live support for a 10 year contract. This was a 24 hour support operation where I had resources for SAP FICO, ABAP and Basis from India, Spain and the Phillipines Partnered with team members and business groups in the development and enhancement of existing SAP systems. Functional Lead for integration of systems to SAP. Coordinated resources to perform ABAP design, testing and implementation of SAP integration. Led ABAP query design and reporting.
• Two Full Lifecyle projects using SAP ASAP methodology
• Supported SAP FI/CO for multiple DuPont business SAP implementation Go-Lives
• Responsible for supporting all SAP FICO modules for Dupont
• Managed the ABAP code and developed standards to ensure satisfaction of specifications.
• Supervised the data preparation and maintenance for testing improvements
• Created and verified the test plan (conditions and cycles) for the application test in accordance with the client and project needs, in addition to methodology standards.
• Managed ABAP technical resources On and Offshore for the completion of SAP business design
ACCENTURE (DUPONT Client) Wilmington, Delaware (cont’d)
• Required to report on weekly and monthly SLA agreements
• Managed and responded to SAP FICO support issues 24 hours per day
• Oversaw SAP Product Cost planning experience (BOM, Routing, Material Master)
• Managed projects using SAP ASAP Implementation Methodology
• Supported SAP FI/CO new implementation and upgrades.
• Executed SAP Finance monthly closing procedures across multiple business units.
• Determined resource status and necessities, deployed resources to point of need, an
• Trained users on Accenture processes, procedures and IT systems
• Led ABAP , BASIS and SAP FICO resources in India, Spain and the Phillipines
COLGATE-PALMOLIVE Topeka, Kansas 5/2001 - 3/2003
Hill’s Pet Nutrition Division
SAP FI/CO Configuration Analyst (Finance Department)
Accountable for designs, tests and implementation of configuration for the FI/CO Module SAP R/3 v4.6. Partnered with various business teams in the development of new functionality enhancements. Provided coaching to users in association with the SAP implementation and support. Managed the division’s SAP budget process in reference to product costing in SAP. Oversaw SAP Product Costing and SAP Profit Center Accounting. Supported the SAP financial configuration for promotional and rebate finished products. Contributed to the formulation and definition of application scope and objectives. Devised and recommended modifications of procedures to solve business problems.
• Liaison between Finance and Information Technology Department
• Developed a central Product Costing Manual for all plants which defined procedures to develop costing sheets, overhead rates, routings, and material cost estimates
• Configured SAP FICO Standard Hierarchy, Cost Centers and Cost Center Groups, Primary and Secondary cost elements, internal orders, and routings
• Documented detailed specifications of SAP FI/CO configuration design, tests, and training programs.
• Configured the SAP FICO (G/L, AP,AR, Product Costing)
• Developed training documentation for SAP FI/CO classes
• Led training classes for users on SAP FI/CO budgeting, planning, and product costing
MILLER BREWING COMPANY Eden, North Carolina 5/2000 - 5/2001
Brewing Cost Account Analyst /SAP Power User (Finance Department)
Provided accounting support for the Brewing Department including financial reporting and data analysis.
• SAP Power User: Trained personnel on SAP 3.1 to SAP 4.6 upgrade
• Prepared weekly and monthly Brewing Department financial reports
• Eden Plant SAP IT Focal responsible for SAP related issues
• Developed, planned, and entered labor/non-labor budgets, forecasts, and performance estimates
• Performed analysis of weekly and monthly expenses
• Formulated manpower and non-labor forecasts
• Presented reports to senior level management
• Developed monthly variance analysis reports and provided corrective recommendations
• Tested and updated training material for SAP 4.6 upgrade implementation
• Train and facilitate SAP 4.6 “Train-the-Trainer” training sessions
BOEING HELICOPTERS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Senior Financial Analyst/IT Analyst (Finance Department) 10/1991 - 5/2000
IT Liaison between the Finance Department and the Director of Research & Engineering and Engineering Managerial Staff.
• Developed and designed Boeing Philadelphia Engineering Overhead Web Page
• Prepared, planned, and submitted budgets, forecasts, schedules, and performance estimates
• Created monthly and weekly performance reports, and performed detailed financial analysis
• Developed and processed work authorizations while correcting suspense labor
• Facilitated classes on proper labor time charging for engineering employees and management
• Prepared monthly reports on Engineering Overhead for Senior Management Reviews
• Provided departmental desktop, hardware, software and network support
EDUCATION
Master of Business Administration, December 1999
Wilmington College, Wilmington, Delaware
Bachelors of Arts in Computer Science, May 1991
University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware
AFFILIATIONS
National Association of Data Processors
Forum to Advance Minorities in Engineering
Big Brother/Big Sister of Delaware
National Black MBA Association
AWARDS
Boeing Quality Pride Award for managing the 1994 Engineering Overhead Budget -1994
Boeing Engineering Incentive Award for managing the 1993 Overhead Budget -1993
University of Delaware Academic Scholarship Award - 1985-1988
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
Languages: HTML, BASIC, COBOL, PASCAL, MODULA-2, C, JCL, FOCUS, ABAP
Software: SAP, Lotus Notes, Microsoft Windows, MS Office Suite: Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, MS Project, UPerform
Operating Systems: UNIX, Windows (95, 98, 2000), Windows NT 4.0 Server, MS/DOS, Mac/OS
Hardware: IBM Mainframe, IBM RS/6000, Compaq, Dell, Apple Mac
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