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Click here or scroll down to respond to this candidateEXPERIENCEABBOTT LABRATORIES INC, CHICAGO, IL May Street Address PresentSenior SAP Project Manager (TEKsystems)Provided senior-level full cycle project management to Abbott Laboratories ARDx Divisions SAP ERP Transformation Global Template rollout program to 3 US Manufacturing Plants and facilities. Managing several Financial Projects related to Abbotts Digital transformation Road Map. Supported the implementation of the ECC Suite of Applications to include MFG, SCM, SD, OTC, AP, AR, Vertex, Concur and RTR.Developed management processes centered around "standard work"; Developed exception processes when warranted (i.e., critical activities) fully documented all Critical Business process flows and SOPsReduced complexity by eliminating redundant activities; Simplified back-office accounting and reconciliations processes; Reduced the number of nonessential bank accounts (3 down to one)leveraged systems and technology to capture payment processing activities and eliminate manual work communicating the standard requirements, schedules, and exception processes across the Finance organization.INDORAMA Ventures Petrochemical company INC, ATLANTA, GA Feb 2022 Apr 2022Senior SAP Project/Testing ManagerProviding Test management services and hands on manual and automated SAP testing for SAP ECC, S4HANA, SAP CX (Sales, Service, Commerce) and integrated legacy / 3rd party applications. Managed Testing using JIRA application for SIT, FUT, TUT and UAT and acceptanceManaged and led Indoramas Fiber vision Inc S/4HANA Implementation project.Assisting with training effort of co-workers Team members on new To-Be Business processes. Managed Testing Team, UAT and Super User Work Stream Leads in delivering test services to the ASAP project including test planning, specification, development, execution, and defect management activities Experienced in analyzing Business System and Business Process Requirements documents and Use Cases.Proficient Testing using tools SAP Solution Manager, JIRA, Worksoft, Tricentis Experience in writing, and enhancing Test Plans, Test Strategy specifying the systems inputs, outputs, limitations, entry and exit criteria etc. Experienced in identifying and escalating system or business issues and any concerns.Experienced in executing various tests such as functionality, positive, negative, smoke, integration, user acceptance, performance, regression, load, security, installation etc. Including bringing in thought leadership of QA practices as it relates to SAP testing including best practices.Met Service Level Agreement deliverables and meeting deadlines.ITG BRANDS INC, GREENSBORO, NC Mar 2021 Feb 2022Senior SAP Project ManagerProviding senior-level project management to the Finance Technology Information Technology Group Assigned to managing several Financial Projects related to ITGs Digital transformation Road Map.Supporting AP, AR, and Treasury departments successfully achieved Developing a customer-focused approach that aligns front-end interactions with efficient and robust back-office processes.Developed management processes centered around "standard work"; Developed exception processes when warranted (i.e., critical activities);Reduced complexity by eliminating redundant activities; Simplified back-office accounting and reconciliations processes; Reduced the number of nonessential bank accounts (3 down to one)leveraged systems and technology to capture payment processing activities and eliminate manual work communicating the standard requirements, schedules, and exception processes across the Finance organization.XCEL ENERGY INC, DENVER, COLORADO Mar 2020 Mar 2021Senior SAP Technical Project ManagerProvided detailed technical and service delivery project management support to the Excel Energy Lines of Business across the full SAP Landscape and Suite of Applications from application operations, Change and Release Management (ChaRM), data volume management (DVM), custom code management (CCLM), IT service management, business process operations to solution documentation.Responsible for Xcel Energys project management, configuration, testing, implementation, and full life cycle support, Solution Manager Suite.OAK RIDGE NATION LABORATORIES, RALIEGH (RTP), NC Aug 2019 Mar 2020Senior SAP Technical Solution ManagerResponsible for the full life cycle support, implementation, configuration, and upgrade of Solution Manager Suite.Providing detailed technical and service delivery, project management support to the ORNL Lines of Business across the full SAP Landscape and Suite of Applications from application operations, Change and Release Management (CHARM), data volume management (DVM), custom code management (CCLM), IT service management, business process operations to solution documentation.INTERNATION BUSINESS MACHINE (IBM), RALIEGH (RTP), NC Aug 2018 Aug 2019Senior Technical SAP Project/Solution ManagerSenior Technical Project Manager and SAP Solution Manager within the SAP CIO/ COE organization. Responsible for the full life cycle support, implementation, and upgrade of Solution Manager Suite.Project Manager for S/4 HANA transition, migration, and upgrade projectManaged upgrade in GRC to meet GDPR Protection Directives and Audit requirementsProvided detailed technical and service delivery project management support to the 18 Lines of Business across the full SAP Landscape and Suite of Applications from application operations, Change and Release Management (ChaRM), data volume management (DVM), custom code management (CCLM), IT service management, business process operations to solution documentation.BRANCH BANKING AND TRUST (BB&T), GREENSBORO, NC Oct 2015 Aug 2018SAP Project/Program ManagerProject Manager within the IT SPO COE Implementation Team, utilizing project and technical management skills and methodologies to develop/test and deliver SAP solutions successfully and IT projects in support of BB&T's Finance Information Services (FIS) and LOB organization.Providing detailed technical and service delivery project management support.Recently recognized and received a Title promotion to Vice President.Currently assigned Program Manager for the Solution Manager 7.1 upgrade to 7.2 projects delivering enhanced Application Life Cycle Management and Business Operations functionality, leveraging innovation, and achieving value. Completing ASQ Certification (May 2017)BANKING AND TRUST (BB&T), GREENSBORO, NC Sep 2014 Sep 2015SAP Project ManagerSenior Technical Project and Service Delivery Manager within the COE Development Team, utilizing project and technical management skills and methodologies to successfully develop/test and deliver SAP solutions supporting BB&T's Finance Transformation and SAP implementation.Provided senior-level technical service delivery and project management to the Finance Support Service and LOB Assigned multiple complex Projects spread across numerous releases/deployment windows in support of Center of Excellence SAP initiatives includingManaged General Ledger BI /BW and BPC, integration and roll outManaged Governance, Risk and Compliance upgrade 10.0 to 10.1 integrated with Active Directory 6 months Completed on time and under budget full end integration with all SAP application to manage User provisioning and access controls.Real Estate Management projects. Recently assigned to the SAP REM implementationSolution Manager 7.1 to 7.2 migration and upgrade project, leading the development, Portal, and Security teams as we transition to SAP.Successfully supported the BBTs General Ledger Book of Record transformation cut over in January 2015.BANK OF AMERICA CORP, Charlotte, NC Feb 2014 Sep 2014SAP Project ManagerSenior Technical Service Project and Delivery Manager utilizing project and Technical management skills and methodologies to successfully develop/test and deliver FI solutions ( including Sales and Distribution and Order to Cash processes) in support of BOA Finance Transformation and SAP implementation.Having met expectations of the Line of business needs on time, on or under budget while meeting internal and external standards and controls.Provided senior-level project management to the Finance Technology Group Financial Reporting assigned multiple complex General Ledger BI /BW and BPC projects, spread over numerous releases / deployment windows in support of SAP Finance FSR program merging several General Ledgers onto SAP.Recently assigned to the SAP BW on Hana migration and upgrade project leading the BI/BW development, Portal and Security team as we transition to Hana solution for Book of record Jan 2015,EMERGYS CORP Durham NC Jun 2013 Feb 2014Senior SAP Project ManagerSr. SAP Project Manager leading / managing a dispersed development team of 15 Developers and Consultants - deploying SAP's Business One an all-In-One Integrated Application suite to multiple manufacturing plants within Canada for a full-service contract aerosol packaging corporation.Responsible for the overall project success to include budgetary (~2.5 million dollar) and schedule accountability.Successfully managed the application configuration, development, testing, and deployment team and meet or exceed all operational and business requirements and under budget. Project completed.BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION, Charlotte, NC Jan Jul 2013Sr. Technical Project ManagerSenior Technical project /delivery manager professional. Provided senior level project management to the Finance Technology Infrastructure Group Assigned short term 6-month Technology (Hardware) Finance Integration Gateway (FIG) re-platform project in support of BOA SAP Finance Transformation FSR program. Contract completed.JOHNSON CONTROLS INC, MILWAUKEE, WI Aug 2012 Jun 2013Sr. SAP Technical Project Management ConsultantSenior technical project /delivery and Release manager. Subject matter expertise in Release /change Management.Consulted on new release processes for the JCI Power Solutions SAP implementation / business transformation roll-out.Oversight for planning, assessing, execution of releases delivered through the SDLC including projects, maintenance, and emergency changes. Performed assessment of readiness for a release, designed a status/resolution plan for critical issues and communication to stakeholders.Facilitated meetings with all clients facing business and technical team members to ensure company's ITIL and change management and escalation processes were adhered to and appropriately utilized, ensured software problems were effectively managed to resolution including risk mitigation strategy and release contingency plans. Ensured all changes related to a release have been properly identified, authorized, and approved, entered into the change system, and were properly resolved. Ensured the understanding of the efficiency and effectiveness of the release management process to all affected teams and stakeholdersBANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION, Charlotte, NC Feb 2011 Aug 2012Sr. SAP Technical Project ManagerSenior technical project /delivery manager professional with years of experience in all facets of Software Development Life cycle. Creatively utilize project technical management skills and methodologies to develop/test and deliver solutions successfully, exceeding and meeting expectations of business clients on time, on or under budget while meeting internal and external standards and controls.Provided senior level project management to the Finance Technology Group Controllership utilizing the DMAIC (Six SIGMA) methodology. Assigned multiple complex General Ledger enhancement projects spread over multiple release / deployment windows in support of SAP Finance Transformation FSR program.Managed the SAP GL Data Entry and workflow management tool project from requirements gathering thru the development, testing and successful deployment and integration. This tool forms the base platform for continued migration of business processes and general ledger conversions.Managed estimation and budget tracking process throughout multiple teams for each projectWorked with 3rd party vendors in the development, testing and deployment of sound solutionsMonthly reforecast and budget controlMitigated Risks and Issue ResolutionManaged multiple parallel projects from Define through ControlProvided daily direction, motivation, and support to development teams, business and vendor, support teamsPlanned for project contingencies and anticipated variations that may affect resources, implementation, as well as revenue recognition.NORTEL NETWORKS CORP, RTP, NC (SR SAP Consultant) Nov 2010 Oct 2011Principal SAP ConsultantProvided SAP Data and Imaging Archiving and document management support for Divestiture development and new project initiatives including IXOS, SAP ECC and Redwood Job scheduling divestiture work.Developed and managed the extraction and migration of SAP Document Management strategy and files in support of the Nortel Divestitures projects. Extracted over 400 thousand documents images and workflow form IXOS GL tool Segregated by divestiture company. Not an easy task having to reverse engineer the process and developing the extraction method and delivery maintain the virtual link to the original SAP FI documents.THE COCA~COLA CORPORATION, ATLANTA, GA (SR Consultant) Aug 2009 Nov 2010SAP Senior Project ManagerManaged the SAP GRC-Access Controls suite Implementation project. Responsible for coordinating and working with a diverse business and IT team to obtain security and controls requirements to develop project charter for project approval.Project brought back in house to expand and implement GRC-AC Suite across all production and no production environments. Ensuring that day-day security configuration, user admiration, and compliance enforced.Conducted Requirement gathering session to define the project Scope and contract SOWManaged estimation and budget tracking process throughout multiple teamsMonthly reforecast and budget controlMitigated Risks and Issue ResolutionProvided daily direction, motivation, and support to development, business and vendor, support teamsPlanned for project contingencies and anticipated variations that may affect resources, implementation, as well as revenue recognition.NORTEL NETWORKS CORPORATION, Raleigh NC Sep 2000 Aug 2009IT SAP Ecosystems Manager 2009 2010IT SAP Senior Project Manager, Supply Chain Applications 2008 2009IT SAP Operations, Basis and Security and Compliance Manager 2003 2008Business Systems/Support Analyst/Logistics & Supply Chain Applications manager 2001 2003Project Manager, i2/APS Implementation 2000 2001A global supplier of networking solutions and services that support Internet and other public and private data, voice, and video networks using wireless and wire line technologies.Senior Project Manager with oversight of project lifecycle, including the design, build, testing, and deployment of SAP Supply chain application solutions/modules and third-party tools. Managed all aspects of technical and functional design, build, testing (including Load/scalability/ performance and Integration and UAT), and deployment of supply chain, security and compliance application solutions, including managing internal and external project resources. As SAP Security Administrator /operations lead coordinated for all activities and tasks associated with SAP infrastructure (maintenance/support and performance)/Basis security role design, development, implementation support / management and monitoring for a large 5000 user base. Managed all daily operational and technical support for SAP applications suite, system/security administration, and infrastructure. Managed change management program quarterly releases and upgrades, SAP module(s)/add-on implementations, and change management and Sox Compliance. Analyzed and resolved critical issues, while providing daily support. Perform detailed analysis of business needs /requirements, and created / recommended business systems and process automation solutions. Partnered with developers and programmers (3rd party and in-house) to ensure all issues were resolved, compliant, ensuring the on-time and under-budget completion and met or exceeded customers' needs/requirements.Successfully managed and delivered multiple SAP projects on multiple Supply chain /distribution, logistics, warehouse management, packages and systems integration projects. Including Order to Cash and Most recently GTS Global Trade ServicesConfigured, Tested, and implemented SAP Warehouse Management module and integrated the Raleigh Systems House 3rd Party Logistics Vendor WHMS system with SAP, Streamling and optimizing the supply chain and OTC process.Established / developed, maintained, and configured all SAP Security roles authorizations across multiple domains and Modules SD, PP, Logistics Execution system (LES) including Warehouse Management (WM), IXOS, SAP HCM, SAP EBP, HRE/HCM, BI and BW, GTS, modules ensuring and maintaining SOD and SOX compliance. Developed and deployed all Security roles associated with Nortel's divestment.Led SAP security team to identify and remediate all security risks (SOD and SOX related) to financial systems and reporting. Configured and Implemented VIRSA / GRC companywide for SOD / SOX compliance.Managed end-user access, and developed security roles to SAP applications, reviewed security assignments and administrative access for roles and super-users and monitored 10,000+ accounts.Evaluated potential SOX tools. Developed a self-assessment process which enabled Nortel executives to sign-off on SOX readiness a compliance requirement to avoid million(s) dollar fines. Achieved SOX compliance every year for five years.Directed all aspects of the project lifecycle for the implementation and deployment of i2 Technologies Advanced Planning Solutions software suite for Raleigh System House with a planned global deployment to improve SC management practices.NEW BREED CORPORATION, HIGH POINT, NC 1997 2000Business System Development and Implementation Project Manager 1998 2000Director of Logistics 1997An integrated third-party logistical services corporation that provides clients with full-service capabilities from inception to turnkey operations.Selected to provide technical, functional, and operational Management for five operating departments with warehouse, production, and manufacturing site implementation and startup operations. Performed technical support for systems development and process automation solutions for manufacturing, distribution, transportation, and environmental Management. Analyze and develop business systems and process solutions. Partnered with developers and programmers to ensure all system Change Management issues, enhancements, and implementations were completed on time and under budget. Created and introduced new reports and reporting correction enhancements for system users and managers. Oversaw multiple training programs to ensure training for operating departments on system applications, and provided technical support. Directed all aspects of an Inventory Management and Customer Support Division operations with 48 staff members in three departments. Provided customer service support for areas of order fulfillment, inventory management, and transportation. Managed clients and customers with timely processing and shipping of 300-500 daily material orders with 2.5 million pieces of end-item inventory in 22 warehouses nationwide.Orchestrated the development, implementation, test plans, and schedules to maintain 98% availability of the Central Management Reporting System.Assisted in the development of an automated Web-based USPS Online Mail Distribution Equipment Ordering system and integration with the back end ERP (Baan) system. This project resulted in the increase of order accuracy, and inventory availability and Management countrywide.Developed and integrated a Change Management process that streamlined reporting and resolution of issues with the On Line (Web-based) Ordering System.UNITED STATES ARMY 1980 - 1997Ordnance Corps Officer (Retired)Education and accreditationsMaster of Business Administration, Business Management 1997Bloomsburg University, Bloomsburg, PABachelor of Arts, Geology 1980Mercyhurst College, Erie, PACERTIFICATIONSAP Solution Manager 7.2 Technology Associate Certification 2020Certified Information Security Auditor (CISA) 2019Certified Agile SCRUM Master - (CSM) 2019Project Management Professional (PMP) 2008SAP FICO Techno / Functional in processSAP S4/Hana Certified Professional in processSAP Cloud |
