ANAND FALE
3, Pursers Court,Slough
Summary
Growth-oriented Project Manager with 17 years of experience seamlessly integrating SAP systems into business practices. Collaborative educator building relationships with varying business units and driving growth through IT-based solutions. Thoughtful troubleshooter, providing comprehensive solutions to systemic issues. Knowledgeable SAP Consultant with experience taking ownership of SAP solutions and related software and services. Talented at managing legacy installations as well as spearheading new deployments. Keen to drive positive movements in revenue and business performance through direct oversight of all branded and related products.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification
Work History
PROJECT MANAGER
GAK ENTERPRISES LTD
05.2023 - Current
- Lead engagement effort at different stages (Definition to Deployment)
- Managed SAP S/4 Hana Implementation for commercial and manufacturing sites
- Streamlined project processes by implementing Agile methodologies, resulting in increased efficiency and reduced costs.
- Established effective communication channels with stakeholders to ensure transparency and alignment of expectations.
- Mentored junior project managers and team members to enhance their skills and career growth.
- Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
PROJECT MANAGER
INFOSYS LTD
05.2020 - 04.2023
- Managed SAP S/4 Hana Implementation for various markets as a part of transformation program for commercial and Manufacturing sites
- Managed team of 60 to support the delivery including Integration, Master Data Migration, Infrastructure, PMO, Cutover, OCM, SME and Testing
- Managed 5+ Vendors for delivery and stakeholder with project status and executive summary
- Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers, securing quality materials at competitive prices for efficient use of resources.
- Mentored junior team members in project management best practices to enhance their skills and contribute to better overall performance.
- Prepared detailed reports on project status for stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment with objectives.
PROJECT MANAGER
INFOSYS LTD
05.2018 - 04.2020
- Managed and co-ordinate Integration stream (SAP to Non-SAP and Vice versa) for a transformation program
- Managed a team of 40 to support the delivery including Vendor, Technical, Functional, Infrastructure, Cutover, and others
- Managed integration of SAP and non-SAP systems in A2A and B2B scenarios using PO/PI using synchronous and asynchronous interfaces, IDoc, RFC, HCI, Azure data factory, Azure Analysis services and Azure data lake
- Own Procurement Data Analytics & Reporting - Dashboard, Metrics, Compliance, Adhoc reporting requests
- Advisory for improvements in SAP ECC, SAP Concur, OTM, Power BI applications, 3 PLs, Financial reporting and other Systems, Process & Tools
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Streamlined project processes by implementing Agile methodologies, resulting in increased efficiency and reduced costs.
- Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
- Facilitated change management processes within organizations by effectively communicating benefits of new systems or processes being introduced during projects.
PROJECT MANAGER
INFOSYS LTD
05.2014 - 04.2018
- Managed team of Functional and Technical Consultants for multiple projects
- Managed Data Centre Migration project where all SAP systems, utilities were migrated from other geographic location as a part of large-scale digital program
- Managed SAP Technical upgrade, Utility upgrade, Chart of account migration, CPS Redwood Implementation project
- Implemented continuous improvement initiatives to optimize project outcomes while maintaining cost effectiveness.
- Delivered exceptional customer satisfaction by proactively addressing client concerns and meeting or exceeding expectations throughout the engagement process.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by closely monitoring applicable laws and regulations within the industry sector throughout each stage of the project life cycle.
SUPPORT LEAD
INFOSYS LTD
05.2013 - 04.2014
- Manage a team of 50 technical and functional consultants work in 24 x7 model. Responsible for IT Management process and Framework
- Streamlined support processes for increased efficiency and better response times.
- Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving support issues in a timely manner.
- Provided technical expertise to resolve complex customer issues and facilitate smooth operations.
- Designed training materials to improve the skills and knowledge of the support team, enhancing overall productivity.
SERVICE DESK LEAD
INFOSYS LTD
05.2012 - 04.2013
- Manage a team of 25 Service desk consultants work in 24 x7 model responsible for Incident and change management process
- Manage SoX audits with KMPG
- Run CAB for planned and emergency change request.
- Streamlined service desk operations for increased productivity and faster response times.
- Developed and implemented new processes to improve incident management and reduce resolution time.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and best practices, applying this expertise to optimize service desk performance.
TECHNOLOGY PROJECT LEAD
INFOSYS LTD
10.2011 - 04.2012
- Implemented CPS Redwood batch scheduler and integrated it with ERP system
- Implemented IXOS solution to archive documents to reduce manual efforts, errors and saving of £50K cost per year
- Participated in build and review process of technical specifications for custom developments
- Lead the design and implementation of solutions across business units for a variety of modules
- Participated in project/release scoping discussions with business units to understand business requirements and complexity to ensure the appropriate SAP services and capabilities are available
- Participated in non-functional requirements including performance, capacity, availability, resilience, security, reliability, and operational readiness on large enterprise application projects, driving the strategic roadmap for IT and business stakeholders.
TECHNICAL CONSULTANT
INFOSYS LTD
07.2008 - 09.2011
- Managed a team of 5 Technical Consultants
- Upgraded SAP ECC (6.0) from 4.7 across Organization
- Subject Matter Expert for technical deliverables
- Planning, controlling, estimating, monitoring, and reporting throughout the project lifecycle
- Perform low- and high-level design, provide pseudo codes, implement prototype, and design review to deliver design documents as per customer requirement
- Participate in architecture review sessions to provide inputs to architecture team through framework analysis, design patterns, Prototype specifications to create high level design specifications.
SOFTWARE ENGINEER
LASHTEK SYSTEM
12.2006 - 07.2008
- Managed a team of 3 technical consultants
- Worked on all kinds of projects - Implementation and Rekey
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software products on schedule.
- Developed scalable and maintainable code, ensuring long-term stability of the software.
- Implemented effective debugging strategies, resulting in fewer software defects and increased reliability.
- Implemented automated build and deployment processes to streamline release management procedures.
SOFTWARE ENGINEER
ACCELON PVT LTD
08.2005 - 09.2006
- Responsible for SAP ECC Implementation
- Integrated third-party tools and components into applications.
- Build and maintain an integration diagrams of all new and existing interfaces to understand how it interlink to the existing overall design.
- Conducted thorough code reviews to identify potential areas for improvement, ultimately enhancing code quality across all projects handled by the team.
- Developed reusable components that significantly reduced development effort on multiple projects.
- Worked with software development and testing team members to design and develop robust solutions to meet client requirements for functionality, scalability, and performance.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Engineering
Nagpur University
Nagpur05.2004
Skills
- Organizational Change Management
- SAP Implementation Expertise
- Project Management Methodologies
- Stakeholder Negotiations
- Team Leadership
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Continuous Improvement Mindset
- Decision-Making Abilities
- SAP Solution Design
- Budget Planning and Control
- Risk Assessment and Mitigation
- Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
Websites
Certification
- PRINCE2 Foundation Certificate in Agile Project Management
- PRINCE2 Practitioner Certificate in Agile Project Management
- SAP Certified Development Associate - SAP Integration Suite
- SAP Certified Associate - SAP Activate Project Manager
- Microsoft AZURE Fundamental AZ900
Hobbies and Interests
- Music
- Cooking
- Cricket
Languages
Marathi
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
Timeline
PROJECT MANAGER
GAK ENTERPRISES LTD
05.2023 - Current
PROJECT MANAGER
INFOSYS LTD
05.2020 - 04.2023
PROJECT MANAGER
INFOSYS LTD
05.2018 - 04.2020
PROJECT MANAGER
INFOSYS LTD
05.2014 - 04.2018
SUPPORT LEAD
INFOSYS LTD
05.2013 - 04.2014
SERVICE DESK LEAD
INFOSYS LTD
05.2012 - 04.2013
TECHNOLOGY PROJECT LEAD
INFOSYS LTD
10.2011 - 04.2012
TECHNICAL CONSULTANT
INFOSYS LTD
07.2008 - 09.2011
SOFTWARE ENGINEER
LASHTEK SYSTEM
12.2006 - 07.2008
SOFTWARE ENGINEER
ACCELON PVT LTD
08.2005 - 09.2006
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Engineering
Nagpur University
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