Sagar Gaikwad

About Sagar Gaikwad

Enterprise Architecture & StrategySolution Design & IntegrationPre-Sales & Customer EngagementLeadership & Stakeholder ManagementNegotiation: Client and Vendor ManagementIn-house Software Development & CustomizationInnovation with emerging TechnologiesGovernance & Risk Management20+ Years of experience in SAP Software that includes Implementation, upgrade, enhancement, and support projects with Global clients exposure from countries like the UK, Europe, South America, Japan, China, India, Canada, Singapore, and the USA.Experienced in managing near-shore, offshore (India/Japan) delivery teams Mentoring the project teams and improving talent through effective project management and planningDeveloping Resource plans and budgets for complex engagementsRoles performed: Manager, Enterprise/Solution Architect, Team Lead in large Global SAP S/4 HANA implementation projectSAP Skills: Primary - S/4 HANA MM, Secondary - SD, TM, PP, QM, EWM.

Experience

1. Solutions Architect

   NTT DATA Business Solutions

   Oct 2023 — Present · US

   Solution/Enterprise Architect - Identify customer business challenges within the line of business and articulate how the SAP solution can accelerate customer outcomes and drive increased productivity, optimize workflows, and make process improvements.SAP Strategic Direction: Build and lead an impactful global SAP cross-functional team. Provide guidance, mentorship, and support to team leads.Partner with project managers to identify project risks and issues. Work together to developand articulate mitigation strategies collaboratively.Executive presence – Capable of developing and maintaining relationships at the C-Level andabove through relevance, industry knowledge, and exceptional communication skills.Digital Transformation Driver - Anticipate market changes to drive industry-relevant solutions to customers, building trust with stakeholders, and translating SAP solutions into business impact and outcomes that accelerate the customer’s digital transformation.

Education

• Savitribai Phule Pune University

  Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Mechanical Engineering

• Harvard Business School Online

  Certificate in Global Business

  2019

Skills

• Sap Fiori
• Software Development Life Cycle (Sdlc)
• Business Process
• Erp
• Idoc
• Abap
• Ism
• Business Process Improvement
• Uperform
• Application Lifecycle Management
• Sap R/3
• Sap Erp
• Remedy Ticketing System
• Sap Hana
• Sap
• Edm
• Quality Center
• Sd
• Demand Planning
• Sdlc
• Business Process Design
• Supply Network Planning
• Integration
• Ecc
• Sap Apo
• Consulting
• Business Analysis
• Sap Mm
• Sap Products
• Sap Warehouse Management
• Enterprise Resource Planning (Erp)
• Sap Materials Management (Sap Mm)
• System Integration Testing
• Requirements Analysis
• Sap Implementation
• Data Migration