PAL MURU
Andover,MA
Summary
Senior Enterprise Applications & ERP Transformation Leader with 20+ years of experience leading global SAP and enterprise platform transformations across life sciences, manufacturing, retail, oil & gas, media, and professional services industries. Proven track record of driving large-scale SAP S/4HANA programs, ERP modernization initiatives, and finance transformation programs while aligning technology investments with business strategy. Recognized for building high-performing global teams, establishing ERP Centre of Excellence (COE), and delivering scalable enterprise architectures that enable operational efficiency, compliance, and business growth. Experienced in partnering with business and finance executive leadership to align technology roadmaps with enterprise priorities, driving process standardization across finance, supply chain, and project-based operations.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Director / Solution Architect S/4HANA and Application Systems
Symbotic Inc.
09.2023 - 12.2025
- Led enterprise SAP programs supporting finance transformation, reporting modernization, and application governance across the organization.
- Directed the implementation of SAP Group Reporting, enabling standardized financial consolidation and improved enterprise reporting capabilities.
- Partnered with Finance, FP&A, and Operations leadership to define standardized financial processes and scalable operating models supporting business growth.
- Established structured prioritization frameworks for finance and enterprise application initiatives, balancing regulatory requirements, operational needs, and business value.
- Established ERP governance, SLAs, and operational support models, managing global service providers and ensuring stable enterprise application operations.
Associate Director – SAP S/4HANA Delivery Leader
Cognizant Technology Solutions
07.2021 - 06.2023
- Led multiple SAP S/4HANA transformation and finance modernization programs for global manufacturing and life sciences clients. Responsible for end-to-end solution delivery, cross-functional team leadership, and enterprise ERP integration across finance, supply chain, and project systems.
- Oversaw integration architecture across enterprise systems, including banking platforms, tax authorities, external project management tools, and supply chain applications.
- Delivered end-to-end ERP integration across Finance, Order-to-Cash, Procurement, Production, and Quality systems.
- Ensured compliance with GMP, FDA, GAAP, IFRS, and industry regulatory standards in life sciences manufacturing environments.
- Provided executive reporting and stakeholder alignment across business leadership, IT organizations, and external partners.
Integration Lead / Solution Architect FICO PS
CRRC Rail Car Manufacturing Company
01.2018 - 03.2021
- Partnered with executive leadership and finance stakeholders to build the business case for SAP S/4HANA transformation, articulating operational improvements, compliance readiness, and long-term scalability.
- Led pre-implementation discovery workshops with finance, operations, logistics, and engineering teams to map current processes, identify transformation opportunities, and define future-state operating models.
- Defined the enterprise ERP rollout strategy and multi-phase implementation roadmap, aligning business priorities with technology modernization goals.
- Delivered regulatory-compliant ERP architecture supporting IRIS standards and equipment lifecycle traceability requirements in manufacturing environments.
- Established a scalable ERP Center of Excellence (COE) operating model to support post-implementation operations, governance, and continuous improvement.
SAP IT Partner
Houghton Mifflin Publishing (HMH)
10.2015 - 10.2017
- Delivered ERP integration supporting corporate mergers and organizational restructuring.
- Partnered with business leaders to implement integrated SAP solutions across finance and operational systems.
SAP IT Partner
Vistaprint / CIMPRESS
02.2013 - 09.2015
- Implemented Product Costing and Profitability Analysis (COPA) frameworks.
- Developed integrated costing models across SAP and enterprise BI platforms.
- Implemented integrations supporting third-party order processing systems.
SAP IT Partner
Anspach – Synthes, JJ- Merger
04.2012 - 02.2013
- Served as Account Leader for Global Application Management Services supporting ERP platforms across Supply Chain, HR, and Finance for J&J.
- Led a global delivery organization of 150+ professionals across the US, Europe, India, Philippines, Brazil, and Mexico supporting mission-critical enterprise applications.
SAP IT Partner
Bob’s Furniture
01.2012 - 03.2012
- Led ERP enhancements for sales concessions and credit management processes, improving financial controls and transaction transparency.
- Delivered integrated solutions addressing asset capitalization, settlements, and operational improvement requests from multiple business departments.
- Collaborated with business and finance teams to translate operational requirements into scalable ERP system capabilities.
SAP IT Partner
Bacardi
03.2010 - 01.2012
- Led the design and implementation of a global SAP-enabled operating model for beverage sales, planning, and financial management, aligning business processes across North America, South America, and Europe.
- Facilitated executive and regional stakeholder workshops to drive consensus on standardized planning, budgeting, execution, and profitability reporting processes across multiple business units.
Education
Engineering Diploma - Mechanical Eng
Murugappa Technical institute
PG courses - Business and operations
IIM Bangalore
Masters in Oracle Apps - ERP Applications
Oracle Corporations
Skills
- S/4HANA Modernization
- Global Program & Portfolio Delivery
- Strategic Ownership of Enterprise Platforms
- Business Process Transformation (Finance & Operations)
- Technology roadmaps
- Executive Stakeholder Engagement
- Finance Transformation
- Governance & Operational Excellence
- Digital Transformation & Enterprise Automation
- Enterprise Data Architecture & Analytics Enablement
Other Significant Clients
- Client name: Daiichi Sankyo, Industry: Pharmaceuticals / Life Sciences, Role: SAP Solution Architect
- Client name: Invensys (Schneider Electric), MA, Industry: Industrial Manufacturing & Engineering, Role: ERP Delivery Manager
- Client name: Noranda Aluminium, Industry: Upgrade of SAP to S4 HANA, Role: SME / S4 HANA architect
- Client name: Frog Design, CA, Industry: Professional Services / Design & Innovation, Role: Head of ERP systems reporting to CFO
- Client name: Black and Veatch, Industry: Engineering & Infrastructure, Role: Financial solution Architect
- Client name: Sanofi Aventis / RPR Hoechst Marion, Industry: Pharmaceuticals / Life Sciences, Role: Senior consultant ERP solutions, France.
Timeline
Director / Solution Architect S/4HANA and Application Systems
Symbotic Inc.
09.2023 - 12.2025
Associate Director – SAP S/4HANA Delivery Leader
Cognizant Technology Solutions
07.2021 - 06.2023
Integration Lead / Solution Architect FICO PS
CRRC Rail Car Manufacturing Company
01.2018 - 03.2021
SAP IT Partner
Houghton Mifflin Publishing (HMH)
10.2015 - 10.2017
SAP IT Partner
Vistaprint / CIMPRESS
02.2013 - 09.2015
SAP IT Partner
Anspach – Synthes, JJ- Merger
04.2012 - 02.2013
SAP IT Partner
Bob’s Furniture
01.2012 - 03.2012
SAP IT Partner
Bacardi
03.2010 - 01.2012
PG courses - Business and operations
IIM Bangalore
Masters in Oracle Apps - ERP Applications
Oracle Corporations
Engineering Diploma - Mechanical Eng
Murugappa Technical institute