Mark Samaha
SAP Global Program Manager, SAP Project Manager, SAP Project Scheduler @GlobalFoundries
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WORK HISTORY
SAP Global Program Manager, SAP Project Manager, SAP Project Scheduler @GlobalFoundries
Malta, NY, US
SAP S/4 HANA 2021 Greenfield implementation including FIORI and GUI interfaces with SAP RISE, Oracle to SAP Transformation, Supply Chain, Finance, Salesforce to Microsoft Dynamic 365 CRM, SAP PLM integration with Teamcenter connecting Siemens PLM Teamcenter with SAP S/4 HANA for $300+ Million Dollar Budget SAP Transformation Program. • SAP Global Program Manager, SAP Project Manager and SAP Project Scheduler managing 300+ Resources for Large-Scale SAP Transformation Program: Managed 300+ Total Resources across the entire program for Semiconductor Manufacturing Company by creating MS Project Plan and ADO Dashboards (3,600 Tasks, 100 Page MS Project Plan and ADO management tool utilizing 15+ Dashboards to provide complete real-time program level transparency) and driving successful and timely execution by managing proactively. • Highly Collaborative and Proactive “Hands-On” Management approach: Scheduled and Ran “hands-on” meetings, working sessions and collaboration sessions over the course of the entire transformation program with a focus on strong detailed organization and strong clear communication. • Managed Multiple Big 4 External Vendors including Deloitte, Accenture and Infosys: Managed Deloitte, Accenture and Infosys so that they worked collaboratively as one-team with all external vendors, contractors, internal employees and executives so that all deliverables would be met on time and on budget. • Active Dual-Role as SAP Global Program Manager and SAP Project Manager brought in to manage 15+ Project Managers acting as both SAP Global Program Manager and Client-Side Project Manager for SAP S4 Hana implementation working closely with all Vendor-Side Project Managers. Worked closely with entire staff to build and manage an SAP MS Project Plan and ADO Database from “scratch” for a 300+ Million Dollar implementation with 300+ resources from the very beginning of the program through the completion of hyper-care.
EDUCATION
California State University, Los Angeles
Dual BS, (1) Computer Science and (2) Electrical Engineering
SKILLS
ABOUT MARK SAMAHA
28 Years working as SAP Program Manager, SAP Project Manager, SAP Program Scheduler and Coordinator simultaneously managing multiple streams-projects including tasks and budgets for team sizes of 20 to 300+ resources for SAP Implementations and SAP On-Going maintenance with modules including SAP S/4 HANA 2021 including FIORI and GUI interfaces (10 x S/4 HANA Implementations to date), SAP C/4 HANA 1809, SAP HANA Migration, SAP ECC 6.0 EHP7 Upgrade, HR-HCM, SD, OTC, MM, SCM, Sourcing, FICO, FICA, CRM, PP, WM, eWM, IBP, RF Transactions, PM, PS, IM, MDM, MDG, EDI, BW and BI, SAC, SoD, and SOX. Extensive experience working as SAP Business Analyst, SAP Data Analyst, SAP Functional Configuration, SAP Technical Development (ABAP/4), SAP Quality Assurance Test Lead, with 30+ full go-live implementations (including 10+ Global implementations) and 20+ intensive phased-maintenance implementations. Senior Program Manager and Project Manager that possesses excellent written and verbal communication skill’s along with excellent organizational skills and political astuteness. Experience with SAP process design documentation (PDD), integration documentation, functional and technical documentation, QA documentation, fit-gap analysis documentation, requirements gathering documentation, and training documentation. Strong End-User portal experience with ESS and MSS for Work-Flow Navigation and Authorizations used for documentation of BBP and QA test scripts. Over 30 years of Information Technology experience in the following industries including Aerospace, Defense, Oil, Electric Utility, Gas Utility, Transportation, Public Sector, Government Sector, Science and Technology, Industrial and Manufacturing, Retail, Pharmaceutical, Instrumentation, Major Motion Picture and Entertainment, Automotive, Healthcare, and Travel. Managed external vendors on behalf of the client including SAP America, Accenture, Deloitte, PwC, Ernst & Young, KPMG, CSC, HCL, Wipro, Infosys, LTI, Yash, Hitachi Vantara, Mid-to-Small Sized Integration Partners. Significant Vendor Selection expertise Masterful perfectionist creating custom resource loaded plans, highly skilled to handle any sized SAP Program working well with diverse personalities. Experienced working as Senior Leadership Member with C-Level Executives to provide clear and accurate SAP Program statuses. Highly experienced fixing SAP Programs that are behind schedule. Experienced working as SAP adviser representing and protecting client\'s interests where multiple SAP vendors and SAP integrator\'s are engaged. SAP Expert witness for law firms.
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