Result-oriented program manager with proven success in large scale SAP implementations. Effective communicator to project team and project stakeholders in all levels of the organization. Strong ability to align business and IT management on strategic direction, project goals and business justification. Detail oriented and involved leader with the ability to develop plans and form coherent teams that are delivering on-time and on-budget. Excellent Leadership and communication skills resulting in longstanding, referenceable relationships. Developed and implemented roadmaps/long-term vision solving business needs and supporting growth. Ability to translate business needs into integrated, innovative solutions in SAP. Extensive expertise in: • Program/Project Management• Project and Program Planning • Executive Alignment• Project Controlling• Scope Management• Stakeholder Communication• Business Process Design• Cross-functional Integration• Global Template managementProfessional Experience• Project Management Professional (PMI certified) with over 15 years experience in program and project management including PMO processes, tools, and techniques• Extensive experience in working in regulated environments• 16 years of SAP experience in procurement and supply chain (MM,IM) with strong integration knowledge within SAP R/3 (SD, PP, FI, PS, AM, QM, WM), SAP Portals, MDM, and BI• 5+ full lifecycle implementation in US, Europe, and Asia, including SAP Retail, SAP RE• Proven capability to control scope to deliver on-time and in budget• Demonstrated ability to translate business needs into innovative and value add solutions in SAP• Industries: Life Sciences High-Tech, Retail, Manufacturing, CPG, Chemicals, Financial Services, and Software/Gaming• Fluent in German (mother tongue) and English