Sarah Curtis
Houston,TX
Summary
Results-driven Functional MM Consultant and Project Manager with over 10 years of experience in SAP implementations within the oil and gas sector. Recognized for expertise in testing, training, documentation and hypercare related to materials management across P2P and Supply Chain. Demonstrates strong cross-functional collaboration skills, contributing to seamless project execution and client satisfaction. Committed to leveraging extensive knowledge to drive operational efficiencies and enhance business outcomes.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager SAP GTS Implementations
LivaNova
Houston, TX
06.2022 - 10.2024
- Multi phased 1.9 million dollar phased project involving numerous internal stakeholders in various locations in NA and Europe - Phase 1 Master data screening, Phase 2, Transactional screening and Phase 3, Delivery Screening
- Created and managed budget, project plan, risk register, training requirements and change management plan for project reporting and transparency to deliver project
- Worked closely with internal stakeholders to define deliverables and capture requirements for subsequent phases
- Lead daily scrums and weekly stakeholder meetings as well as coordinate with SI partner and business including a risk register, milestone and sprint requirements
- Coordinated and manged all Integrated Test Cycle (ITC), User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and hypercare
- Presented to stakeholders at major milestones and sign offs for go-live
Project Manager SAP MDG Implementation
LivaNova
Houston, TX
04.2022 - 08.2022
- Assigned as Project Manager for high profile implementation during ITC phase to evaluate 800K project and to manage to completion
- Adjusted project plan and performance criteria to lead team members with clear goals
- Introduced RISK register with accountability measures both in effort and priority
- Worked closely with SI partner leadership to ensure milestones were met by providing project tracker with status on open issues, effort and time for completion
- Collaborated with internal security and assurance teams to ensure data migration met LivaNova and audit criteria in terms of execution and documentation
- Coordinated UAT and data migration including additional criteria from assurance team
- Met go-live criteria with sign off from stakeholders
Project Manager SAP ECC Rollout Project
LivaNova
Houston, TX
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Project Manager of $2.5 million project leading LivaNova IT Team and SI partner to rollout SAP LivaNova blueprint to two major locations on time and under budget
- Created and managed project plan, risk register, training requirements and change management plan for project reporting and transparency to deliver project
- Immersive learning of LivaNova business process across the SAP landscape (SD, MM, WH, P2P, FICO) including third-party applications to better support the project
- Analyzed and provided realistic timeframe for design sessions, Integrated Test Cycle (ITC), User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and data migration within the tight constraints of the project timeline
- Coordinated and scheduled all ITC and UAT including 3rd party applications
- (8 locations, 70+ people) Worked with business and SI partner to manage issues, defects, and action points
- Obtained sign off and approval from stakeholders for all significant project stage gates
- Worked with SI partner and business to create comprehensive cutover plan including hypercare
- Created presentations for Steering Committee monthly status reports
SAP S/4 HANA MM Business Analyst
BPX ENERGY
Houston, TX
11.2018 - 04.2020
- Part of the MM Project Team for a two-part implementation: Implement SAP S/4 HANA for newly acquired assets; Data analysis and conversion from existing legacy system to SAP S/4 HANA
- Functionally responsible for analyzing, testing, implementing, and training SAP S/4 HANA Materials Management across Procurement and Supply Chain (PSCM) and assisting with end-to-end supplier integration solution with OpenInvoice:
- Developed a thorough understanding of business requirements and reviewed their current procedures to help design best practice compatibility with implementation design including content for specific requirements (e.g., progress payments, COPAS Materials, long lead items)
- Worked closely with technical and conversion teams for design, including identifying functional specifications supporting key supply chain and accounts payable functions
- Identified specific configuration requirements, primarily around MRP and plant creation (MM)
- Worked in conjunction with MM architects to create and maintain document design
- Developed strong relationships with key stakeholders and subject-matter experts
- Wrote test scripts and completed testing of SAP S/4 HANA MM functionality including data integrity testing and new configuration testing with integration points (Plant Maintenance, Accounts Payable, Release Strategies and OpenInvoice)
- Worked with the project team to shape the change management message to the business
- Worked with Supply Chain to help identify material master requirements, including data conversion, MRP and COPAS requirements
- Led training documentation, content development and delivery for Procurement, Inventory Management and Development (Facilities, Drilling and Completions)
- Provided Hypercare post training including raising and managing trouble tickets
- Identified future improvement suggestions
Americas Business SAP MM Coordinator
BHP BILLITON PETROLEUM AMERICAS
Houston, TX
01.2003 - 03.2008
- Lead MM Coordinator for new Americas Petroleum Operations
- Identified Master Data Requirements
- Reviewed existing procedures for suitability (procure to pay, logistics, and inventory)
- Managed required changes and prepared Competency Based Training Assessments
- Identified areas for SAP improvement and managed the project for Operations
- Worked with Operations to ensure SAP material master data integrity for spares
- Recruited and managed the Americas SAP Support Specialists Team based in Houston
- Worked with the Regional (London, Melbourne) Petroleum Business Support Coordinators to ensure best practice across Supply & Logistics for Petroleum
- Lead MM Coordinator for existing Procure to Pay procedures, workflow and FI/CO integration points
- Drove global usage and improvement across the Petroleum MM functions to deliver value to the business
- Maintained training documentation and user procedures
- Delivered effective training
- Raised and managed SAP problem and development requests including testing of solutions
Global SAP (GSAP) Support Specialist
BHP BILLITON PETROLEUM AMERICAS
Houston, TX
11.2002 - 01.2003
- Worked throughout Houston and Trinidad sites to understand the GSAP impact on business
- Houston location historically had not been operators therefore focus was on training and building a team across supply chain who could use SAP effectively
- Performed gap analysis after go-live and developed solutions compatible with the new business model
- Analyze the implementation impact and develop new solutions where GSAP is not benefiting the business
- Develop and roll out new GSAP solutions to both current and new business processes
- Tested new configurations, fixes and SAP Hot Packs
- Provide intensive support to the business when new procedures are implemented
- Provide additional training and support to the GSAP 'key user' network
Global SAP (GSAP) Support Specialist
BHP BILLITON PETROLEUM LIMITED
London, UK
05.2002 - 11.2002
- Worked throughout UK and Algeria sites to understand the GSAP impact on business
- Role was the same as above in Houston only London could focus more on developments as they were already operators and using SAP extensively across MM module
Global SAP (GSAP) Implementation MM Training Co-ordinator
BHP BILLITON PETROLEUM LIMITED
London, UK
06.2001 - 04.2002
- Managed London Supply Training including: Creation and management of all MM documentation
- Day to day contact with the business to analyze user requirements and business
- Produced the first detailed draft of the Supply Training Needs Analysis
- Recruited and managed the MM Training Assistant
- Maintained and controlled the Supply Training Schedule for Algeria and UK
- Delivered GSAP Supply Education and Workflow sessions to all parts of the business
- Produced materials and delivered extensive training across the entire Supply Chain and desk top support
- Assisting in raising technical or system problems and providing solutions
- Assisted and generated ideas for go-forward solutions for new business issues and concerns
SAP Systems Assistant Module Coordinator
BHP BILLITON PETROLEUM LIMITED
London, UK
11.2000 - 05.2001
- Developed and Maintained SAP Supply and Logistics Training course material for UK based teams
- Assisted in SAP Supply and Logistics Training and managed scheduling
Global Cost and Contract Control Project (GCCCP)
BHP BILLITON PETROLEUM LIMITED
London, UK
04.2000 - 11.2000
- Produced GCCCP training notes and testing new GCCCP procedures
- Assisted in GCCCP Training and SAP Awareness Presentations
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Broadcasting (Jour)
Ryerson University
Toronto, Canada01.1997
Skills
- SAP ECC S/4Hana MM Functional Alalsyst
- Cross Functional Collaborator
- Change Management Facilitation
- ITC Testing Proficiency and UAT business collaborator
- Training Specialist in SAP P2P and Supply Chain
- Documentation Proficiency
- Oil and Gas Specialization
Timeline
Project Manager SAP GTS Implementations
LivaNova
06.2022 - 10.2024
Project Manager SAP MDG Implementation
LivaNova
04.2022 - 08.2022
Project Manager SAP ECC Rollout Project
LivaNova
08.2021 - 05.2022
SAP S/4 HANA MM Business Analyst
BPX ENERGY
11.2018 - 04.2020
Americas Business SAP MM Coordinator
BHP BILLITON PETROLEUM AMERICAS
01.2003 - 03.2008
Global SAP (GSAP) Support Specialist
BHP BILLITON PETROLEUM AMERICAS
11.2002 - 01.2003
Global SAP (GSAP) Support Specialist
BHP BILLITON PETROLEUM LIMITED
05.2002 - 11.2002
Global SAP (GSAP) Implementation MM Training Co-ordinator
BHP BILLITON PETROLEUM LIMITED
06.2001 - 04.2002
SAP Systems Assistant Module Coordinator
BHP BILLITON PETROLEUM LIMITED
11.2000 - 05.2001
Global Cost and Contract Control Project (GCCCP)
BHP BILLITON PETROLEUM LIMITED
04.2000 - 11.2000
Bachelor’s Degree - Broadcasting (Jour)
Ryerson University
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