Jagadish Prasad Dash

About Jagadish Prasad Dash

SAP Release and Change Management professional with 4+ years of consulting experience across Infosys and MSD (Merck Sharp & Dohme), delivering controlled, compliant, and audit-ready SAP releases in GxP-regulated pharmaceutical environments.Currently working as a Manager – SAP Release Management Analyst, supporting Animal Health SAP systems under Computer System Validation (CSV) frameworks. I specialise in Change Enablement, Release Governance, SDLC control, UAT coordination, and documentation governance, ensuring low-risk Production deployments across complex SAP landscapes.My core strength lies in end-to-end Change and Release Lifecycle Management, covering Sprint, Time-Sensitive, Major, and Project releases. I govern change execution using SAP Solution Manager (ChaRM), enforce approval workflows, and maintain full traceability across DEV, TEST, QA & PROD environments. I act as a release quality and compliance gate, validating readiness criteria including testing completion, evidence quality, risk assessment, and validation artefacts.I work closely with Business stakeholders, Demand Creators, IT teams, QA, Validation, and CAB forums to align priorities, manage dependencies, and drive informed Go / No-Go decisions. My experience includes leading UAT and test governance, supporting enterprise transitions from HP ALM to Jira and Jira Xray, and ensuring alignment with ITIL, SDLC, and Change Management best practices.Previously at Infosys, I supported Novartis as an SAP Release Manager, managing large-scale enterprise releases across SAP S/4HANA, ECC, BW, and GRC systems. I facilitated CAB meetings, performed risk and impact assessments, supported cutovers, and delivered governance dashboards and audit-ready documentation for leadership and compliance reviews.I am known for a structured, risk-based approach, strong stakeholder communication, and the ability to operate effectively in highly regulated, audit-driven environments. I bring a consulting mindset focused on process standardisation, control effectiveness, and continuous improvement. Core Focus Areas:SAP Release Management | Change Management | Change Enablement | CSV | GxP & GDP | SDLC | UAT | SAP ChaRM | Release Governance | Audit Readiness Certifications:ITIL v4 (In Progress)| PMP (In Progress)| PSM I (In Progress) Open to opportunities and discussions around Release Manager, Change Manager, Release Governance, and SAP Transformation roles within Pharma, Life Sciences, and regulated industries.

Experience

1. Manager

   MSD

   Jan 2026 — Present · Hyderabad, IN

   Manager – SAP Release Management AnalystRole Description: Leading SAP Release Management activities within a GxP-regulated pharmaceutical environment, supporting Animal Health systems as part of the CSV (Computer System Validation) function. Driving compliant, controlled, and audit-ready SAP releases through strong governance, documentation excellence, and cross-functional coordination.Key Responsibilities:Leading end-to-end SAP Release Management for Sprint, Time-Sensitive, Major, and Project Releases.Governing change flow using SAP Solution Manager (ChaRM) to ensure controlled progression up to Production (P).Ensuring CSV, GxP, and GDP compliance across all release and validation activities.Owning documentation governance, including creation, updates, approvals, and audit readiness.Ensuring mandatory approvals, test evidence, and attachments are completed before Production deployments.Coordinating with Demand Creators and Coordinators to align release plans and clarify end-to-end processes.Tracking assigned demands end-to-end with full traceability across changes, testing, and documentation.Highlights:Owning release documentation access, control, and repository uploads using MEDS.Ensuring timely completion of UT, UAT, and UAT execution, validating readiness prior to Production moves.Creating and managing Jira and Jira Xray tasks for test planning and execution (transition from HP ALM).Monitoring demand progress using Interview Tracker, ensuring completion of each lifecycle stage.Preparing and publishing Sprint Kickoff, Cutover to Quality, Cutover to Production, and Go-Live status reports.Tools: SAP Solution Manager (ChaRM), Jira, Jira Xray, MEDS, Interview Tracker, SAP ITSM, CSV FrameworksSkills: SAP Release Management, Change Enablement, CSV Compliance, GxP & GDP, Stakeholder Management, Test Management, Documentation Governance, Risk-Based Deployments

Education

• Parala Maharaja Engineering College, Berhampur

  Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians

  2017 — 2021