Sameera Nishat

About Sameera Nishat

I am a data strategy deployment and governance leader with over 16 years of experience driving enterprise data quality, master data transformation, and global ERP deployments within pharmaceutical and regulated environments.Currently, I serve as a Manager at Novartis, where I own and govern core data quality KPIs across 14 global operational sites spanning multiple regions. I lead data quality rule implementation across key supply chain and operational entities including Material Master, Service Master, Handling Units, Outbound Deliveries, and Goods Movements. Through continuous governance remediation and stakeholder collaboration, I have driven approximately 45% improvement in data quality performance across targeted sites.Previously, I led large-scale ERP data migration and deployment execution programs at GSK (via Tech Mahindra), supporting global rollouts across LATAM, Middle East, and US regions. I managed enterprise master data loads of records per site per deployment wave, executed structured phase-based cutovers, and consistently delivered zero-defect production go-lives.Earlier in my career at Pilog India, I led a 15–20 member team delivering large-scale master data governance, harmonization, and SAP MDG implementations across multiple global clients, governing over 1 million enterprise data records and driving continuous quality improvement initiatives.My core strengths include data strategy execution, governance frameworks, KPI definition and value realization, global deployment leadership, stakeholder engagement, and driving sustainable data-driven transformation across operations and supply chain environments.I am passionate about building high-quality, trusted data ecosystems that enable better decision-making, operational excellence, and business value realization. Achievements & Recognition• Recipient of prestigious global recognition awards in 2021 and 2022 for excellence in delivery and quality performance• Delivered multiple global ERP deployments with 100% production data load accuracy• Led enterprise data quality transformation initiatives achieving significant KPI improvements

Experience

1. Manager - Operations Services

   Novartis

   Oct 2023 — Present · IN

Education

• Osmania University

  Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE)

• Deccan School Of Management

  Master of Business Administration - MBA