Harichand Nair

About Harichand Nair

Strategic leader in ERP development and SAP delivery, known for driving complex enterprise solutions across ECC and S/4HANA environments. Brings deep expertise across SAP CRM, ECC, APO, SRM, webMethods, Java, VB, and mainframe integrations, partnering closely with business and process leaders to translate requirements into scalable, high-quality solutions. Sets clear development priorities, governs functional and technical design standards, and ensures delivery excellence across global organizations.Recognized for leading high-stakes SAP ERP/ECC implementations, aligning cross-functional teams and legacy systems to streamline processes, minimize downtime, and protect data integrity. Proven in managing large onshore and offshore teams, vendor relationships, and project financials, while proactively closing capability gaps through targeted upskilling to support S/4HANA transformation. Leads with discipline, adaptability, and accountability, balancing risk, cost, and scope while fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.Specialties: SAP training (Finance, ABAP, Workflow, ALE, HR, BAPI, Netweaver)PhD (Information System Management)Post-graduate computer training (Mainframe, DB2, CICS, CSP, and JCL)Core Skills for Managing Projects (Martin Training Associates)SAP certified Root Cause Analysis Expert (SAP E2E Solutions Operations)

Experience

1. IT Manager

   International Paper

   May 2003 — Present

   IT Manager / IT Project Manager /IT Program Manager – International Paper (August 2011 – Present);Build Team Lead (GOMAS)- International Paper (November 2008 – July 2011);eCommerce Development Team Lead - International Paper (September 2007 – November2008);Manufacturing Process Development Team Lead - International Paper (August 2006 – October 2007);Integration Development Team Lead - International Paper (March 2004 – July 2006);SAP Development Analyst II - International Paper (May 2003 – February 2004).• Over 20 years of experience in analysis, design, development, testing and implementation of various business applications. • Lead large, complex, and risky enterprise initiatives that are critical in nature. Manage cost, scope, risk, and issues associated with various projects. Tailor the project disciplines with input from project teams.• Experience in Agile methodology, Waterfall methodology, and SAFe framework.• Created and monitored project schedules. Integrate each project’s scope, definition, budget, project documentation, resource allocation, execution, deployment, and administrative closure.• Coordinated efforts between multiple project managers on large, complex projects globally. Manage multiple projects with varying requirements (both technical and business) in a dynamic environment. Coordinate diverse project team efforts including technical resources. Develop plans to effectively manage the projects.• Prepared project estimates and facilitated approvals. Facilitated project assessments and improvements within the project management processes. Coordinated and facilitated project meetings with teams, sponsors, and management.Competent in all phases of the project delivery lifecycle from process design through production support. Experience leading cross-functional and distributed teams on large, global initiatives. Experience in developing talent pipeline and building strong and diverse teams. Vendor Management. IT Security management.

Education

• Walden University

  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Information Technology

• University of Phoenix

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

Skills

• Sap Sd
• Enterprise Resource Planning (Erp)
• Program Management
• Abap
• Data Migration
• Master Data
• Sap Erp
• Testing
• Bapi
• Vendor Management
• Integration
• Sap Netweaver
• Sap HR
• Ale
• Erp
• Project Management
• Sap R/3
• Business Process
• Master Data Management
• Materials Management
• Sap
• Idoc
• Sdlc
• Sap Products
• Sd