Santosh Gujiri

About Santosh Gujiri

Enterprise IT & SAP Leader | Driving Global ERP Strategy, Cloud, Compliance, and Digital TransformationHe brings over 19 years of experience in SAP ERP leadership, IT governance, and digital transformation across healthcare, engineering, and infrastructure industries. As Head of SAP IT at Abbott Healthcare, he leads global teams to deliver complex SAP S/4HANA programs, cloud modernization, cybersecurity compliance (SOX, GxP, ISO 27001), and smart manufacturing initiatives.His core strengths include-SAP S/4HANA architecture, implementation & rollout (FICO, MM, PP, SD, PM, PS)-IT Governance (ITGC, GxP, SOX), ALM, SNOW, and audit readiness-Cloud and infrastructure strategy (AWS, Azure, hybrid models)-Vendor/partner management, portfolio delivery, and AMS operations-RPA, QR-based automation, analytics, and digitization initiativesHe is passionate about aligning technology with business value, modernizing legacy platforms, and fostering innovation.Open to strategic roles such as Regional IT Head, or Global IT Director — particularly in organizations seeking to accelerate digital maturity, strengthen compliance, or lead global SAP transformations. Let’s connect: s••••••••@gmail.com

Experience

1. Head IT - SAP

   Abbott

   Aug 2018 — Present · Mumbai, IN

   Led global ERP delivery, including SAP S/4HANA operations, AMS, and partner management across India, US, and APAC-Spearheaded automation initiatives: Vendor Invoice Management, e-invoicing, RPA in receivables, and QR code validation for compliance and efficiency-Oversaw portfolio of strategic IT projects aligned with business goals: plant maintenance rollout across 3 sites, hardware & OS upgrades, and smart manufacturing enablement-Managed ITGC/SOX/GxP audit compliance across all SAP modules; drove continuous audit readiness and regulatory alignment-Delivered measurable cost savings and enhanced user experience through infrastructure modernization and IT support optimization.

Education

• Welingkar Institute of Management

  PGDFM, Finance and Financial Management Services

• SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS)

  Master In Information Technology and System Management , Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management

• Berhampur University

  Bachelor of Commerce - BCom. (Hons), Accounting and Finance

• The ICFAI University, Dehradun

  Associate's degree, Accounting and Finance

Skills

• Sap Erp
• Sap Implementation
• Sap R/3
• Sap Fico
• Sap Sd
• Master Data
• Sd
• Sapscript
• Sap Srm
• Idoc
• Sap Mm
• Ecc