Anil Kumar Padala

About Anil Kumar Padala

I am a seasoned SAP Project Manager with extensive experience leading complex ERP implementations, compliance-driven initiatives, and global transformation programs across industries. Currently working with IBM on the Shell account, I successfully delivered the Belgium E‑Invoicing project, ensuring full regulatory compliance and seamless integration with SAP Document Compliance frameworks.My expertise spans the entire SAP project lifecycle — from blueprinting and design through realization, testing, deployment, and hypercare. I bring strong capabilities in stakeholder management, budgeting, cost analysis, and resource optimization, consistently driving projects to completion within scope, time, and budget.Key strengths include- SAP Project Leadership: Proven ability to manage multi-phase implementations and compliance rollouts- Stakeholder Engagement: Skilled at aligning C‑suite executives, cross-functional teams, and external authorities- Methodology & Governance: Experienced in Agile/Waterfall hybrid delivery, risk management, and audit readiness- Financial Control: Expertise in budgeting, cost-benefit analysis, and maintaining fiscal discipline- Team Management: Adept at resource planning, mentoring consultants, and fostering collaborative delivery- Compliance Excellence: Delivered 100% readiness for Belgium E‑Invoicing ahead of deadlines, reducing manual effort and safeguarding operations.Recognized with multiple awards for consistency and excellence, I am passionate about driving digital transformation, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency through SAP solutions. My long-term focus is on building scalable, eco-friendly ventures and leveraging technology to enable sustainable business growth.

Experience

1. Sr Project Manager

   IBM

   Nov 2024 — Present · IN

   Belgium E‑Invoicing Project – SAP Project Manager (Shell Account, IBM)- Directed full SAP project lifecycle (blueprint to hypercare) for Belgium E‑Invoicing compliance- Applied structured methodologies (Agile/Waterfall hybrid) to deliver on time and within scope- Managed stakeholders and governance, aligning Shell leadership, IBM teams, and tax authorities- Oversaw budgeting and cost analysis, maintaining financial control within ±5% variance- Handled resource planning and team leadership, optimizing consultant and analyst utilization- Ensured compliance and risk management, integrating SAP Document Compliance with Belgian tax systems- Delivered training and change management, enabling smooth adoption across finance operations- Achieved 100% compliance readiness ahead of deadlines, reducing manual effort and safeguarding Shell’s operations.

Education

• JNTUH College of Engineering Hyderabad

  Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Computer Science

• Edinburgh Napier University

  Masters in business, marketing, branding, leadership, learning and development

  2009 — 2010