Amod Kulkarni

• Led and managed project team of 30 consultants for SAP ERP cloud implementation project catering to pharmaceutical, retail, and manufacturing clients. Oversaw IT team operations, managed vendor relations, and handled internal and external stakeholder management. Established effective communication among team members to enhance collaboration and ensure successful project completion.
• Promoted Agile values and principles throughout the organization, driving cultural transformation towards continuous improvement mindset. Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources to keep projects on track. Enhanced product quality through rigorous testing and continuous feedback loops, and managed cross-functional teams to ensure efficient resource allocation and project success.
• Facilitated smooth adoption of new technology systems through comprehensive employee training programs tailored to project requirements. Managed budgets for multiple projects concurrently, tracking expenses and reallocating resources to stay within budget constraints. Mentored junior staff in best practices for IT project management, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the team.
• Handled multiple pre-sales assignments at the organization's unit level to grow business, gaining exposure to client interactions, negotiations, stakeholder engagement, and RFP preparation.

• Responsible for supporting daily operations of a major pharmaceutical client in the USA for SAP ERP systems. Role included analyzing complex business process requirements and developing system solutions to meet those requirements. Worked with a customer-centric approach, consistently seeking feedback from clients to make improvements and enhance overall delivery experience. Acted as liaison between delivery team and upper management, effectively communicating concerns and suggestions for improvements.
• Introduced innovative technology solutions that improved tracking accuracy and boosted operational efficiency. Implemented risk mitigation strategies to minimize potential disruptions caused by unforeseen events or issues. Facilitated cross-functional meetings to address challenges, share best practices, and strategize plans for future growth.
• Mentored junior team members to help develop their skills and advance within the organization. Proactively managed stakeholder expectations throughout the release cycle by providing timely updates on progress and addressing concerns promptly.

Worked as a team member on SAP ABAP and SAP SD projects. Developed RICEFW objects and served as an EDI consultant during tenure. Involved in rollout and support projects for manufacturing client in France. Implemented RICEFW objects and configurations for data transfer through EDI, including creating partner profiles, ports, IDOC extensions, segments, and distribution models.

• As part of my work responsibilities, I developed ABAP RICEF objects
• As a newcomer to the IT corporate world and SAP, I have undergone various trainings such as Open SAP, soft skills, and handling stakeholder communications.