Balaji Natarajan

About Balaji Natarajan

Trusted Transformation Program, GCC setup and large transition programs advisor and strategist.Successful track record in the field of ERP Transformation & Program Management, GCC setup, Factory delivery and BOT models, good at focused delivery and cost optimizations. Well versed in any type of engagement, solutioning, solution reviews, costing, effort estimates/review, providing strategic direction and advisory.Experience of 35 years across various regions and Industries like Automotive, Manufacturing, Hi-Tech, Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare, Retail/CPG, Process Manufacturing, Consumer Products, and IT. A seasoned professional with over 35 years of experience and 26 in SAP and 19 years project /program and portfolio management (SBU) Delivery and business consulting and consistently driven organizational success through innovation, collaboration, and strategic planning.Expertise includes leading cross-functional teams to deliver their solutions and the projects that is delivered with high quality and exceed customer expectations. Trusted program advisor / Solution reviewer / Delivery risk /BU reviewer./ Program mentor and guidance.I constantly look for growth opportunities and providing actionable solutions aligned with organizational goals. I am passionate about leveraging technology to address real-world problems and drive digital transformation. Key roles/activities include and not limited to• Program and Project Delivery• Project Planning & Reporting, Mentoring, collaboration• Process Maturity & Service Improvement• Bid Management, RFI & RFP Management• P&L Management for a portfolio or SBU• Business Process Reengineering & Review• Business Consulting & Requirement Gathering• Transition governance and OCM• Building Organizational Capability-GCC, factory models, captives • Continuous Improvement & Problem Solving• Restructuring & Managed Services delivery• Employee Engagement, collaboration, mentoring • Escalations and stake holders Management • Strategic Thinking, Marketing, New business models• Strategic accounts, Multiservice line delivery (MSI)Lets connect and explore how we can collaborate and support your needs

Experience

1. Principal Director

   LTIMindtree

   Aug 2021 — Present · Chennai, IN

   As a delivery leader for SAP, responsible for Practice development, Business development, Program / Project delivery of ECC/ & S/4HANA projects from Retail, Consumer goods, & Manufacturing vertical across geographies. Handled/Experienced in Multi tower programs, multi geography teams, Delivery/productivity for SBU/Geo/portfolio of Projects

Education

• AJS Nidhi

  10+2, Science group

  1985 — 1986

• Annamalai University

  MBA, Production and Operations Mgmt

  1994 — 1997

• Guru Nanak Dev University

  Bsc, Phy, Che, Maths

  1986 — 1988

Skills

• Sap
• Business Analysis
• Business Process
• Materials Management
• Project Implementation
• Program Management
• Requirements Analysis
• Erp
• Sap R/3
• Requirements Gathering
• Sdlc
• Sap Implementation
• Solution Architecture
• Software Project Management
• Project Delivery
• Pmp
• Pre-Sales