SARAT MANDE
SAP CONTROLLING LEAD & PROJECT MANAGER
Shrewsbury,MA
Summary
Competent and Result Driven Professional, targeting challenging assignments in SAP Solution Architecture, Testing, Implementation & Support Projects / Service Delivery / Key Account Management with a leading organization in IT Industry
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Project Manager
Cognizant (CTS)
09.2024 - Current
- Lead the team of 20 members
- Maintained detailed documentation throughout the entire project lifecycle for future reference purposes.
- Collaborated with clients to identify system requirements and translate them into actionable steps for development teams.
- Improved project efficiency by streamlining SAP processes and optimizing resource allocation by creating the BCP (Business Continuity Planning) Prevention, Preparedness, Response and Recovery planning in BCP is done.
- Developed comprehensive project plans, outlining scope, resources, timelines, and deliverable milestones etc.
- Ensured seamless communication between stakeholders, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Monitored project progress closely to mitigate risks and address any potential issues proactively.
- Coordinated training initiatives for team members to increase skillsets in key SAP modules.
- Spearheaded change management efforts that streamlined business processes and improved productivity levels across departments.
- Managed cross-functional teams for successful SAP project implementation and timely delivery.
- Communicated project updates to stakeholders at all levels.
- Led cross-functional teams to successfully complete the projects.
- Facilitated knowledge transfer sessions for end-users to maximize adoption of new SAP systems.
- Solved functional and technical obstacles and worked closely with project team from different streams.
- Delivered SAP training, user support and knowledge transfer at end of project and followed up to verify successful implementation.
- Configured and customized SAP modules to align with client business processes.
- Architected SAP solutions by prioritizing simplicity, appropriate scale, resiliency and maintainability.
- Monitored and tracked project progress to support timely completion.
Project Manager
Cognizant (CTS)
04.2019 - 08.2024
- Successfully managed projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Priority 1 ticket was solved with in 40 minutes.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
- Prepared detailed reports on project status for stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment with objectives.
- Effectively managed scope creep by establishing clear boundaries on requested changes while keeping projects aligned with original objectives and budgets.
- Maintained compliance with industry standards and regulations, conducting regular audits and updates to project practices.
- Implemented continuous improvement initiatives to optimize project outcomes while maintaining cost effectiveness.
- Achieved high levels of team engagement and morale by promoting collaborative and inclusive work environment.
- Completed projects within tight deadlines, coordinating team efforts and prioritizing tasks effectively.
- Facilitated smoother project transitions, ensuring thorough documentation and effective handovers.
- Ensured projects aligned with strategic objectives, working closely with senior management to refine project goals.
- Improved stakeholder satisfaction with detailed project updates and proactive issue resolution.
- Enhanced team performance with targeted training programs, addressing skill gaps and promoting professional development.
Lead Consultant
Capgemini
06.2016 - 03.2019
- The peculiar product costing requirement of having more than 600 different prices for the same product for different customers, was fully customized and provided this challenging solution with in 1 year.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to gather requirements, translating them into functional specifications for customized SAP applications.
- Provided expert guidance on change management strategies during critical phases of project implementation, ensuring minimal disruption to ongoing operations.
- Boosted team productivity by mentoring junior consultants on best practices in SAP implementation, project management techniques, and client relationship management.
- Ensured data accuracy and integrity, conducting thorough testing of all implemented SAP solutions.
- Optimized business operations through the successful configuration of SAP modules for various clients.
- Reduced project timelines with effective management of cross-functional teams in the implementation of SAP solutions.
- Increased end-user satisfaction by providing timely support and training on SAP systems.
- Championed knowledge transfer sessions to ensure smooth handover and adoption of newly implemented SAP systems among end users.
- Facilitated seamless integration between third-party applications and existing ERP environments using advanced techniques such as ABAP programming and middleware technologies like PIPO.
- Achieved high levels of client satisfaction, consistently exceeding expectations in delivering tailored SAP solutions that meet specific business needs.
- Built strong relationships with key stakeholders throughout project lifecycles, facilitating open communication channels for enhanced collaboration.
- Documented and maintained technical specifications for SAP applications.
- Configured and customized SAP modules to align with client business processes.
Advisory Consultant
IBM India Pvt. Ltd.
05.2015 - 06.2016
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless project execution and deliverables alignment.
- 3 plants' roll out is done with product costing and subcontracting functionality.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by identifying and addressing functional gaps in business processes.
- Developed comprehensive training materials and conducted workshops for users, ensuring successful adoption of new systems.
- Provided expert guidance to clients on best practices, resulting in improved business performance and cost savings.
- Supported change management initiatives, working closely with stakeholders to ensure successful adoption of new systems and processes.
Project Lead
Wipro Technologies
02.2015 - 05.2015
- Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
- Deployed 4 legal enhancements which generate tax reports as per the Argentina local report format.
- Ensured timely delivery of critical deliverables by closely monitoring progress against milestones and adjusting plans as necessary.
- Developed comprehensive project plans that clearly outlined objectives, timelines, budgets, risks, and success metrics for all stakeholders.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality projects within budget and on schedule.
SAP Financial and Controlling Consultant
Cognizant Technology Solutions (CTS)
03.2010 - 02.2015
- 2 Production support projects and 2 Enhancement support projects are delivered.
- Delivered tailored financial solutions for unique business challenges by leveraging extensive expertise in the SAP FICO platform and its various customization options.
- Simplified complex controlling concepts for non-financial employees, providing user-friendly training and documentation on relevant aspects of the SAP Controlling.
- Worked on Product Costing, COPA, CO-CEL, CCA, PCA, ML
- Worked on PP/CO integration
- FI-MM & FI-SD integration
- Mentored junior team members, contributing to their professional growth and development.
- Managed complex deployments from the scratch through completion, delivering high-quality results within tight deadlines.
SAP Associate Consultant
JK Techno Soft Ltd. (Client: Unilever Ltd.,)
01.2008 - 03.2010
- Worked on Product costing implementation in Unilever. Legacy system was MFG pro from which the operations are moved to SAP with Product costing activated with Material ledger. 300 manufacturing plants were going live which was a huge successful FMCG implementation.
- Collaborated on cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of SAP modules and applications.
- Effectively managed project documentation, maintaining accurate records for future reference and auditing purposes.
- Provided end-user support for all levels of organization, addressing technical concerns and ensuring user proficiency in navigating SAP systems.
- Reduced project timeline with efficient resource allocation and prioritization of tasks.
- Assisted in the successful migration from legacy systems to SAP, minimizing downtime during transition periods.
- Streamlined SAP system processes by identifying inefficiencies and implementing improvements.
Education
MBA - Finance & HR
Birla Institute of Technology
BIT, Mesra, Ranchi, India09-2004
B.Com. -
Nagarjuna University
Andhra Pradesh, India01.2002
12th -
SKVS Junior College
Andhra Pradesh01.1999
Skills
- Expertise in SAP controlling
- Project implementations
- Process documentation expertise
- Blueprint creation for business operations
- Implementation cutover management
- Post Go-live support
- Project execution
- Coordinated project delivery
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Coaching and guidance
- User education
- Analytical problem-solving
- Change management coordination
- Custom Enhancements
- Cross Functional Integration PP-CO, FI-MM/SD
- SAP Financial Accounting
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 20 members in the project Takeda.
- Achieved Successful implementation of fully customized solution through effectively helping with development and integration of the teams PP-CO and SD.
- 1.5 FTE work is done for 6 months with accuracy and efficiency.
- Received the rating of 4.7 out of 5 for my reverse KT Playbacks on SAP Controlling process understanding, in Takeda project transition. This was the highest score received in the team.
- Used Microsoft Excel to excessively for reporting of ticket tracking, project transition schedules etc.
- Collaborated with team of 4 in the development of Argentina legal reporting in the Project LDC.
- Resolved product issues through consumer testing.
Certification
- SAP S/4 HANA Management Accounting 1709 (Cloud certification)
- Certified SAP-FI Solution Consultant (ECC 5.0)
- Certified SAP Activate Project Manager
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Full Professional
Telugu
Native or Bilingual
Tamil
Professional Working
Kannada
Professional Working
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Project Manager
Cognizant (CTS)
09.2024 - Current
Project Manager
Cognizant (CTS)
04.2019 - 08.2024
Lead Consultant
Capgemini
06.2016 - 03.2019
Advisory Consultant
IBM India Pvt. Ltd.
05.2015 - 06.2016
Project Lead
Wipro Technologies
02.2015 - 05.2015
SAP Financial and Controlling Consultant
Cognizant Technology Solutions (CTS)
03.2010 - 02.2015
SAP Associate Consultant
JK Techno Soft Ltd. (Client: Unilever Ltd.,)
01.2008 - 03.2010
MBA - Finance & HR
Birla Institute of Technology
B.Com. -
Nagarjuna University
12th -
SKVS Junior College
Valid Work Permits
US-H1B - Valid Till Sep-2028 (Sponsorship is preferred)
Willingness to work on W2: Yes
Willingness to work on C2C: Yes
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