Karan Chopra

About Karan Chopra

With over 18+ years of experience in SAP Data Management, M&A Transaction Advisory, and enterprise transformation, I specialize in helping organizations unlock value from data, AI-ready platforms, and SAP S/4HANA transitions.Currently, I work at SAP as a Senior Consultant in the Data Management practice, where I lead and deliver SAP S/4HANA transformation engagements. I collaborate closely with global market units to support customers in their data transformation, system landscape optimization, and digital transformation initiatives.Previously at EY, I served as a SAP ERP Practice Manager, where I focused on business development and transaction advisory services for M&A across GSA, US, and UK markets. My responsibilities included leading complex engagements related to Sell & Separate, Buy & Integrate, IT Due Diligence, Carve-outs, TSA Management, Day-1 Operating Model, Post-Merger Integration (PMI), and Landscape Transformation, while partnering closely with C-level stakeholders to deliver strategic outcomes.Earlier, I worked with SAP as a Focus Area Lead in the Data Management & Landscape Transformation (DM<) practice within the Digital Business Services organization, driving S/4HANA digital business transformation initiatives. I was responsible for leading the System Landscape Optimization (SLO) portfolio, including SAP Landscape Transformation (LT) and SAP TDMS services.Over the past decade, I have led numerous global transformation engagements, combining program leadership, solution architecture, and delivery management. My expertise spans S/4HANA transition strategies (New Implementation and Landscape Transformation), data migration and conversion, ERP transformation, and enterprise data platforms, with deep experience in SAP ABAP, SAP IS-Utilities, Device Management, Energy Data Management, SAP CRM, EMIGALL, SAP Data Services, Migration Workbench, Scenario Workbench, and SAP Migration Cockpit for S/4HANA.Earlier in my career, I worked with Accenture Services Pvt. Ltd.(2007–2013), where I delivered large-scale SAP implementation and integration programs, including both greenfield and brownfield transformations across multiple geographies.Educational Accreditation - Earned a Master’s Degree in Computer Applications (MCA) with a proven academic journey of consistently achieving First Division throughout my career.Disclaimer: Views expressed here are my own and do not reflect those of my current or previous employer(s).

Experience

1. Business Manager - Consulting

   SAP

   May 2025 — Present · Gurugram, IN

   Client Relationship Management• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients• Acting as the main point of contact for key accounts• Ensuring client satisfaction and repeat business- Project Oversight and Delivery• Overseeing project planning, execution, and delivery• Ensuring projects meet quality standards, timelines, and budgets• Managing resources and consulting teams on multiple engagements- Business Development• Identifying new business opportunities and markets• Support proposals and lead pitches for new contracts• Collaborating with sales and marketing teams- Team Leadership and Management• Recruiting, mentoring, and managing consultants and analysts• Setting performance goals and conducting evaluations• Fostering a productive and collaborative team environment- Strategic Planning• Developing and implementing business strategies• Monitoring industry trends and adapting services accordingly• Supporting senior leadership in achieving business goals- Financial Oversight• Managing budgets and profitability of consulting projects• Monitoring key financial metrics (e.g, revenue, margins, utilization rates)• Approving project expenses and invoicing- Process Improvement and Quality Control• Implementing and refining internal processes• Ensuring compliance with company policies and standards• Driving continuous improvement initiatives- Stakeholder Communication• Reporting to senior leadership and stakeholders on business performance• Facilitating communication between departments and project teams

Education

• Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar

  BSC, Information Technology

  2001 — 2004

• Air Force Golden Jubilee Institute

  CBSE Board - Class X (Secondary)

  1997 — 1998

• Air Force Golden Jubliee Institute

  CBSE Board - Class XII (Senior Secondary), Commerce

  1999 — 2000

• Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra

  MCA, Information Technology

  2004 — 2007

Skills

• Project Management
• Sap Landscape Transformation
• Project Delivery
• Solution Implementation
• Sap Products
• Data Migration
• Service Delivery
• Dialog Programs
• Sap Migration Cockpit
• Sap Badi
• Global Delivery
• Sap
• Sap Data Services
• User Exits
• Bapi
• Business Process Analysis
• Process Consulting
• Team Management
• Sap Is-U
• Sap Erp
• Sap Tdms
• Pre-Sales Technical Consulting
• Sap Implementation
• Sap System Landscape Optimization
• Sap Solution Architecture
• Requirements Analysis
• Sap Solutions
• Erp
• Sap R/3
• Sap Crm Technical
• Abap
• Master Data
• Integration
• Sap Crm
• Consulting
• Idoc
• Sap Mdg