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Priya Kalyanaraman

West Chester,PA

Summary

Dynamic data engineering leader with a proven track record of guiding large teams and managing complex transformational projects to achieve strategic objectives. Expertise in translating intricate strategies into actionable insights while maintaining high standards and aligning initiatives with organizational goals. Recognized for a collaborative approach and unwavering commitment to excellence, complemented by a robust background in SAP ecosystems, including BI and non-SAP solutions. Adept in data governance, having successfully built enterprise-wide frameworks that ensure quality, compliance, and trust across all data initiatives.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

SOLUTION DELIVERY LEAD

PGS AIDA (PGSUDH)
05.2022 - Current
  • Lead a team to deliver data engineering initiatives, automating SAP-to-PGSUDH pipelines using Python and SAP APIs, to reduce development lifecycle by 50%. Designed real-time reconciliation between SAP and Snowflake to ensure robust data integrity across platforms.
  • Spearheaded AI adoption across manufacturing and supply chain, achieving 88% Copilot tool adoption, aunching targeted AI learning journeys across manufacturing and supply chain functions. Enabled 13 Tier-2 use cases and achieved 88% adoption of Copilot tools, significantly accelerating AI literacy and digital enablement
  • Lead cross functional team to deliver a $1M Data modernization program integrating SAP with Snowflake and AWS via Kafka, enabled with Collibra-based lineage and data quality and observability governance.
  • Negotiated strategic vendor contracts, securing favorable terms that positively impacted the bottom line and strengthened delivery partnerships.
  • Optimized resource management, proactively mitigating delivery delays and aligning execution with strategic priorities.
  • Championing now an enterprise wide deployment of Responsible AI via growth gig.
  • Led SAP S/4HANA migration, managing a cross-functional team of 25+ to deliver a robust BI solution with 1,000+ object migrations, ensuring data integrity and seamless analytics integration.
  • Spearheaded real-time data access from SAP to PGSUDH using Kafka and SAP Data Intelligence, enabling timely, data-driven decisions across operations.
  • Directed enterprise-wide data quality uplift, delivering a successful proof-of-concept and embedding governance in PGSUDH data lake operations through collaboration with Digital, vendors, and business teams.
  • Advanced global digital equity, training Rwanda’s SSB and Health Department in cloud-based data ingestion and visualization as part of Pfizer’s “Accord for a Healthier World” initiative.

SAP S/4HANA Migration & Master Data Transformation

SAP MASTER DATA GOVERNANCE
10.2023 - 12.2024
  • Led global SAP S/4HANA migration for master data functions, ensuring enterprise-wide data integrity and operational readiness across manufacturing and supply chain.
  • Streamlined master data processes, delivering measurable cost savings and efficiency gains through strategic alignment and process optimization.
  • Built trusted client relationships, enhancing satisfaction through proactive communication on S/4 upgrades, continuous improvement initiatives, and delivery timelines.

Solution Delivery Lead

PGS / R&D Finance Strategy Partner
06.2017 - 05.2022
  • Partnered with PGS and R&D Finance executive leadership to provide a 3 year strategy roadmap and to deliver a next-generation FP&A platform for managing $3B in clinical trial budgets, led transformative projects, managed project budgets of $2.5M+ for PGS procurement, PGS Finance . Simplified business processes by 30% and boosted productivity through automation and reduced reliance on manual workflows.
  • Led a $2.5M cross-functional program to deploy a unified FP&A solution across 39 manufacturing sites and 15 virtual locations, streamlining $4.3B in operational spend
  • Directed advanced analytics delivery using NLP, MicroStrategy, AWS, and Python, embedding predictive insights into workflows for PGS ELT and Operations leadership, Achieved timely deliveries with careful monitoring of team performance and accurate scheduling adjustments.
  • Delivered integrated forecasting via MicroStrategy, aligning supply chain and finance to reduce inventory and improve product availability., contributing to process improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing overall supply efficiency



Finance Solution Delivery Lead

Global SAP Business Intelligence
01.2010 - 06.2017
  • Led global delivery of SAP BI finance solutions, managing a high-performing team of 3 colleagues and 35+ onshore/offshore contractors and business finance to standardize financial reporting across global markets, manufacturing sites, and GBS functions.
  • Architected and deployed advanced budgeting tools for R&D Finance and Clinical Study teams, enabling precise tracking of actuals vs. budget across all clinical phases.
  • Directed a cross-functional team of 60+ stakeholders, including PWC consultants and SAP experts, to deliver the Financial Reporting Interface (FRI)—a critical enterprise tool recognized for its innovative design and strategic impact.

Education

No Degree - Management of AI

Stevens Institute of Technology
Hoboken, NJ
06-2026

Bachelor's Degree - Computer Science and Engg

Bharathiar University
01.1970

Skills

  • Collaborator/Team Leader

  • Results Driven

  • Adaptive leader and Dynamic Learner

  • Challenge-Driven

Certification

  • PMP
  • 2007

Certificates

PMP, Project Management Institute 

Timeline

SAP S/4HANA Migration & Master Data Transformation

SAP MASTER DATA GOVERNANCE
10.2023 - 12.2024

SOLUTION DELIVERY LEAD

PGS AIDA (PGSUDH)
05.2022 - Current

Solution Delivery Lead

PGS / R&D Finance Strategy Partner
06.2017 - 05.2022

Finance Solution Delivery Lead

Global SAP Business Intelligence
01.2010 - 06.2017

Bachelor's Degree - Computer Science and Engg

Bharathiar University

No Degree - Management of AI

Stevens Institute of Technology

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