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Sri Lanka

As a Consulting Manager in the Services division, I lead and manage a team of Project Managers, Software Architecht/Engineers, Solution Architecht/Consultants , while working with Sales/Presales teams to get onboard new customers and ensure existing customers/accounts are developed/assisted. I also actively participate on Global Planning to ensure the best interest of the Cosulting group.𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒃𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔•Provide a continuous sustainable and profitable consulting… Show more As a Consulting Manager in the Services division, I lead and manage a team of Project Managers, Software Architecht/Engineers, Solution Architecht/Consultants , while working with Sales/Presales teams to get onboard new customers and ensure existing customers/accounts are developed/assisted. I also actively participate on Global Planning to ensure the best interest of the Cosulting group.𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒃𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔•Provide a continuous sustainable and profitable consulting group. •Develop the consultant’s skills and skill level in alignment with the company’s overall strategy •Optimize the consulting group cost efficiently with regards to utilization and competences •Recruiting new professionals within the consulting group •Implement Novacura solutions •Support sales of Digital Platform and Business Solution in delivering realistic estimates based on project plans.•Ensure that existing customers/accounts are developed and assist sales with account management. Show less

Sri Lanka

𝑲𝒆𝒚 𝑯𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒍𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒔:• Facilitated design workshops for each of Sonae’s SBUs in Portugal to implement Order Collaboration, Supply Chain Visibility and Factory Management modules (2015-2017)• Achieved overall billable utilization of 60% by closely working with the team (2018-2019)• Product Manager for Infor M3 and Infor Nexus integration, designing standard workflows for Deduction Management and Goods receipts (2019-2021)As a Manager, Consultant Professional Services… Show more 𝑲𝒆𝒚 𝑯𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒍𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒔:• Facilitated design workshops for each of Sonae’s SBUs in Portugal to implement Order Collaboration, Supply Chain Visibility and Factory Management modules (2015-2017)• Achieved overall billable utilization of 60% by closely working with the team (2018-2019)• Product Manager for Infor M3 and Infor Nexus integration, designing standard workflows for Deduction Management and Goods receipts (2019-2021)As a Manager, Consultant Professional Services, I have experience in leading a team of Business Analysts and working as a Product Manager. My responsibilities include managing implementation projects and designing integration workflows between Infor M3 and Infor Nexus to ensure customer success.Team Management:• Leading a team of Business Analysts with focus on customer success• Providing guidance and direction for project delivery• Creating a positive work environment for collaboration and unity• Managing team capacity and performance• Recruiting and onboarding new employees• Involvement in departmental initiatives• Monitoring implementation methodology and deliverablesProject Delivery:• Deploying Infor Nexus solutions as Lead Business Analyst• Applying supply chain and industry expertise to help clients overcome challenges• Subject matter expertise in multiple Infor Nexus product lines• Ensuring standardization and optimization in solution design and implementation• Coaching fellow consultants on Infor Nexus products and implementation methodologyProduct Management:• Designing standard integration workflows between Infor M3 and Infor Nexus• Communicating product release plans• Engaging with customers and teams to prioritize requirements• Providing training and education on current and future capabilities• Developing demonstration scripts and presentations• Defining and prioritizing product roadmap and release schedule• Collaborating with Engineering, PSO, and Sales to develop a roadmap and timelines. Show less

Sri Lanka

𝑲𝒆𝒚 𝑯𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒍𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒔:• Lead Business Analyst in re-engineering GANT AB’s (Sweden) business process while implementing infor’s Procurement to Payment module to to automate processes, reduce costs, and improve supplier performance (2010/2011). • Lead Business Analyst for Adidas in Hong Kong, implementing automation solutions to improve Supply Chain efficiency and reduce costs (2009/2010).𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒃𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔• Collaborated with the technical architect to… Show more 𝑲𝒆𝒚 𝑯𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒍𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒔:• Lead Business Analyst in re-engineering GANT AB’s (Sweden) business process while implementing infor’s Procurement to Payment module to to automate processes, reduce costs, and improve supplier performance (2010/2011). • Lead Business Analyst for Adidas in Hong Kong, implementing automation solutions to improve Supply Chain efficiency and reduce costs (2009/2010).𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒃𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔• Collaborated with the technical architect to define, design and build solutions to meet business needs and strategy.• Demonstrated a consultative approach in gathering functional requirements in a clear and accurate manner in collaboration with technical architects.• Worked closely with and built positive relationships with the client’s project team, maintaining strong business ties and client satisfaction through key communication and collaboration.• Leveraged product expertise to guide clients on the solutions and configurations that will best meet their needs• Maintained a working knowledge of the product’s known bugs and versions to stay current with changes to the product.• Demonstrated ability to evaluate technical requirements and estimate the effort• Managed and updated project deliverables from consulting team members to ensure adherence to project timelines, including business requirements, prototypes, user stories, wireframes, sandboxes, and other deliverables.• Lead system integration testing(SIT) to ensure end-to-end workflow meets the client’s expectations.Lead user acceptance testing(UAT)• Monitored solution stability post-implementation and facilitated effective handover to support the organization• Organized and conducts training for customers. Also, conducts training to vendor client manager(VCM) or buyer client manager(BCM) where applicable• Implemented solutions to ensure re-usability and ease of the support.• Provided L3 Support for existing customer solution issues Show less

Sri Lanka

My work as a business analyst has demonstrated that I can identify and analyze business needs, and develop solutions to deliver results.𝑲𝒆𝒚 𝑯𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒍𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒔:• Spent 4 months in New York, US for training on the TradeCard platform whilst working on Projects. (2018/2019)• Based in the New York, US for one year, working on both Guess and Cortefil projects as a Business Analyst (2010/2011)• Played the role of a Lead Business Analyst in Optimizing Factory Management… Show more My work as a business analyst has demonstrated that I can identify and analyze business needs, and develop solutions to deliver results.𝑲𝒆𝒚 𝑯𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒍𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒔:• Spent 4 months in New York, US for training on the TradeCard platform whilst working on Projects. (2018/2019)• Based in the New York, US for one year, working on both Guess and Cortefil projects as a Business Analyst (2010/2011)• Played the role of a Lead Business Analyst in Optimizing Factory Management Columbia and enabling the TradeCard solution for Columbia's SAP conversion from the JDE system, Based in US California (2011 - 2012) Show less

• Worked for the Victoria’s Secret account gaining experience as a merchandiser in Order Management dealing with Victoria’s Secret Production in Columbus, USA. • Gained a sound knowledge in Procurement Management by handling over 50 overseas and local suppliers while managing order inquires, delivery confirmation, price reductions etc.• Ensured critical path management by managing garment deliveries with the relevant departments such as Planning, Operations, Cutting & Production to meet… Show more • Worked for the Victoria’s Secret account gaining experience as a merchandiser in Order Management dealing with Victoria’s Secret Production in Columbus, USA. • Gained a sound knowledge in Procurement Management by handling over 50 overseas and local suppliers while managing order inquires, delivery confirmation, price reductions etc.• Ensured critical path management by managing garment deliveries with the relevant departments such as Planning, Operations, Cutting & Production to meet on-time shipment delivery while providing uninterrupted raw material flow for production line continuity. Show less

Bachelor'S Degree, Information Technology

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