Has in-depth knowledge of OTC processes and deep understanding of SAP solution across various functions and lines of business. Started as a programmer in SAP R/2 and works as a global project manager by going through the positions of technical team leader, a functional consultant, integration and project manager in various single site implementations. This has enabled him to lead functional consultants to optimal solutions, taking into account all integrative and organizational aspects. Led a S/4HANA end-to-end implementation in SAP’s HEC and part of the SAP S/4HANA Early Adopter Program (EAP).

Was lead team member in the development of Origin’s implementation methodology ‘POWER’ (pre ASAP) with Andersen’s method/1 knowledge in the background and acted as project manager of the POWER pilot implementation.

Went through the different types of ASAP implementation certifications (for SMEs, for individual sites and for global rollouts) and acted as project manager with them several times.

Made SWOT-based recommendations for the best course of action (i.e. template, pilot, big-bang, or feature split) in the specific situation for many clients.

With a large backpack of different tools and templates for different purposes, able to apply the right set for specific needs.

Proficient in agile methodologies such as SAP Activate, SCRUM and SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework), also as RTE (Release Train Engineer).

Has developed a simple approach and the toolsets for the re-design of the processes to be implemented based on the SAP best practice processes used in the latest S/4HANA release.

Has developed pragmatic approach and toolsets for planning and monitoring end-to-end process testing.

Developed an approach to develop modern and easy-to-maintain end-user documentation incorporating BPM and authoring tools.

Has gained a deep understanding of the various approaches and tools used in the most critical areas of SAP implementations (data migration, organizational change management, and testing) by being responsible for them in various complex situations, and through his passion for quality and a smooth go-live, has led project teams to end discussions about processes and functions that are not relevant and use the most pragmatic tools to deliver the best results given the specific situations.

Delivery of projects with a complete and closed MRP II-based planning cycle resulting in significant and sustainable savings in inventory, capacity utilization optimization and procurement. Lead top brand manufacturers as well as variant configuration based ETO or CTO manufacturers to new simplified pricing models with sustainable impact on customer satisfaction and clarity in pricing and the overall dependent sales process.

Several times leading the integration of decentralized SAP and non-SAP solutions into a central enterprise-wide SAP system, including the management and smoothing of the associated emotional situations at all levels of the organization. In conjunction with this, the introduction of principal models or the outsourcing of logistics or residual distribution systems – not infrequently the driving force behind the design of the integration of temporarily or permanently remaining legacy or non-SAP systems and applications.

Delivery of various SAP system landscape concepts from two-tier to three-tier and four-tier systems and application of system change management rules. This enables him to provide a qualified second opinion on system integrator proposals. Act as a project manager in a pan-European SAP outsourcing and negotiate ITIL based SLAs and contracts.
Knowledge and hands-on experience with key SAP workbenches (e.g. Data Migration, SAP Query, Transports).
Deep experience working with professional data migration partners and tools (Backoffice Associates DSM, SAP’s Advanced Data Migration, InfoSys IDSS) to effectively leverage their middleware capabilities on the project.
Experience with the pitfalls and obstacles of deploying SAP infrastructure within SAP’s HEC (Hana Enterprise Cloud) with various options (STE, private).

Created and delivered a project management CD to standardize on SAP projects within PLAUT by addressing the following topics and delivering standardized methods & tools for them:

Milestone and time planning and progress monitoring.
Resource planning and control
Scope management
Risk management
Issue management
Internal and external project reporting

Shared his experiences in a dedicated SAP project management BLOG as well as the most valuable experienced tools in his digistore including how-to explanations.

Saved clients significant expense when acting as project or integration manager on behalf of the client by challenging questionable solution recommendations or untenable findings of the system integrator. This resulted in a high level of confidence and motivation among members of the client project team.