Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Erp Program Achievements
Key Contributions
Certification
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THOMAS E. FANTROY

Powder Springs,GA

Summary

Dynamic leader in ERP transformations utilizing SAP S/4 HANA, delivering on-time, on-budget results while managing multimillion-dollar budgets. Established effective governance structures and aligned leadership around clear roadmaps, resulting in significant cost savings and enhanced operational compliance across Finance, Supply Chain, and HR functions.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Business Transformation and ERP Program Director

Fulton County Schools
09.2017 - Current
  • Directed a district-wide greenfield SAP S/4 HANA transformation spanning Finance, Procurement, Operations, Supply Chain, HCM, and reporting/analytics, with selective subsystem conversions; delivered Q1 2022 go-live and stabilized operations through hyper care (on time/on budget).
  • Established SAP S/4 HANA program governance (PMO cadence, RAID, financials) and aligned executives on roadmap, milestones, and measurable outcomes.
  • Led current-state assessment (incl. SWOT) and guided target-state blueprint and operating model, emphasizing fit-to-standard and cloud-enabled architecture.
  • Defined KPI and benefits-realization approach with Finance to quantify ROI and track value delivered post go-live.
  • Managed system integrator and software/vendor relationships; negotiated contract changes and strengthened controls to protect scope, timeline, and budget.
  • Recovered an at-risk program by re-baselining plan, enforcing decision rights, and improving executive transparency and risk mitigation.
  • Built executive messaging to help business teams understand how AI can influence ERP strategy and KPI design.

Director, SAP Application Development and Support

Coca Cola
12.2007 - 09.2017
  • Directed SAP application development and support across Supply Chain, Warehouse Management, HR, Finance, and legacy financials for a Fortune 100 enterprise.
  • Partnered with senior leaders on SAP strategy, roadmaps, and investment priorities; translated business needs into delivered capabilities across build, test, release, and support.
  • Led SAP platform modernization including an SAP S/4 HANA upgrade while managing onshore/offshore vendors and support partners.
  • Fortune 100 enterprise.

Consultant

CTAN Solutions
05.2006 - 12.2007
  • Executed wide range of technical consulting engagements for cross-industry clients.
  • Worked closely with client leadership to identify and define project requirements in line with cost, time and quality specifications.
  • Built/led project teams and cultivated positive relationships throughout internal and external structures.

Solution Architect - Mirant Corporation

CTAN Technologies
08.2004 - 05.2006
  • Architected an EDMS foundation platform that would contain the common set of business processes, technical utilities, and security features for enterprise projects.

Development Manager

The Home Depot
01.2003 - 09.2004
  • Led 12-member technical team in developing and maintaining custom Documentum/Portal applications for corporate office and retail stores, enhancing user experience and operational efficiency.

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Computer Science Major

University of Mississippi
Oxford, MS

Skills

  • SAP S/4HANA leadership
  • ERP solutions expertise
  • SAP portfolio management
  • End-to-end delivery
  • Data migration strategies
  • System integrations
  • Master data management
  • Reporting and analytics
  • Finance transformation
  • Program governance
  • Change management
  • Process reengineering
  • Process improvement
  • Recovery strategies
  • Agile project management
  • Delivery excellence
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • C-level collaboration
  • RFP development
  • Customer experience strategy
  • Team building initiatives
  • Security protocols

Erp Program Achievements

  • Directed a ~$50M greenfield SAP S/4 HANA program through go-live and hyper care; delivered executive-ready budget, status, risk, and mitigation reporting to the Steering Committee., 01/2022
  • Led a 60-member cross-functional delivery team (architects, analysts, developers, process owners, and vendors) through greenfield SAP S/4 HANA implementations and targeted subsystem conversions., 01/2022
  • Executed selective subsystem conversions alongside greenfield S/4 HANA, including Master Data, Payroll, and Reporting/BI, ensuring data readiness and continuity through go live., 01/2022
  • Reduced manual invoice processing by 93% by modernizing Procure-to-Pay processes and enabling automation, improved vendor payment time and relationships., 01/2022
  • Consolidated disparate warehouse systems by implementing SAP EWM for food/nutrition and maintenance parts, improving inventory control and fulfillment., 01/2022
  • Led Finance design for Chart of Accounts/General Ledger/Funds Management and reporting, strengthening capital asset tracking and financial transparency., 01/2022
  • Implemented SAP ecosystem capabilities including Ariba (Sourcing, SLM, Contracts, Spend) and Concur (Expense; Invoice analysis) to expand procurement controls and spend visibility., 01/2022
  • Improved delivery quality and cadence by establishing testing strategy and deploying Azure DevOps to support development and testing execution., 01/2022

Key Contributions

  • Served as executive steering committee interface and C-level liaison bridging IT and five business units (Supply Chain, HR, Finance, Operations, Strategic Initiatives) within a Fortune 100 environment.
  • Directed multiple enterprise transformations spanning HR/Finance modernization, Operations, Procure-to-Pay, Supply Chain, legacy financial optimization, and enterprise content management/archiving.
  • Recovered at-risk programs by resetting governance, roadmap, and delivery cadence, improved outcomes through clear executive reporting and disciplined risk management.
  • Coached and developed high performers into leadership roles across organizations including Coca-Cola, Home Depot, Lockheed Martin, and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
  • Delivered innovative solutions generating annual savings exceeding $40M.

Certification

  • PMP - Project Management Institute

Timeline

Business Transformation and ERP Program Director

Fulton County Schools
09.2017 - Current

Director, SAP Application Development and Support

Coca Cola
12.2007 - 09.2017

Consultant

CTAN Solutions
05.2006 - 12.2007

Solution Architect - Mirant Corporation

CTAN Technologies
08.2004 - 05.2006

Development Manager

The Home Depot
01.2003 - 09.2004

Bachelor's Degree - Computer Science Major

University of Mississippi
THOMAS E. FANTROY