Chaka Kureva
Change Management & Training Lead @ IBM | PMP, IT & Management Consultant, Business Development
- Role
- Ocm Training Managing Consultant (Fsct SAP Process Team) at IBM
- Location
- Naperville, IL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Chaka Kureva
Experienced Change Management Consultant at IBM with over 22 years of consulting experience leading enterprise transformation initiatives across public and private sectors. I specialize in organizational change management, helping clients drive user adoption, enhance readiness, and realize the full value of their technology investments.My background includes extensive work on large-scale ERP and CRM transformations, including Oracle Cloud and SAP S/4HANA implementations. I’ve led change strategies, stakeholder engagement, training development, and communication efforts for complex, multidisciplinary projects. Highlights include Oracle ERP implementations, SAP transformation initiatives, and high-impact public sector programs such as Cook County\'s 2020 Census outreach, City of Chicago’s COVID-19 PMO and SIGA Oracle Cloud project implementation.Prior to joining IBM, I served as Principal/Director of Management Consulting at William Everett. I hold a PMP® certification, a graduate certificate in project management, and a master\'s degree in accounting and finance.I am passionate about leading change with empathy and structure, supporting clients through uncertainty, and fostering collaboration across teams to ensure lasting success.
Experience
Ocm Training Managing Consultant (Fsct SAP Process Team)
Nov 2024 — Present · Chicago, IL, US
Lead OCM and Training teams through complex SAP/Oracle projects, ensuring successful outcomes and client satisfaction.• Orchestrate training delivery from requirement gathering to solution implementation, aligning with client objectives and timelines.• Collaborate closely with clients to understand Change requirements, communicate progress, and address concerns. Assist with business development activities including RFP development and cross selling services
Education
Rhodes University
Bachelor's degree, Economics
DeVry University
Graduate Certificate in Project Management, Project Management
2012 — 2014
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University
Master's degree, Accounting and Finance
2005 — 2007
Rhodes University
Bachelor's degree, Economics and Geography
1995 — 1999
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