Sekhar Pisipati
Director - Mleu, Ls-hc, t & H (Qsr) Portfolio Lead Oracle Solutions Practice Na @Cognizant
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WORK HISTORY
Director - Mleu, Ls-hc, t & H (Qsr) Portfolio Lead Oracle Solutions Practice Na @Cognizant
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Key Accomplishments: 1. Leadership in IT Transformations: Led Oracle SaaS Cloud and EBS implementations and migrations, managing multi-year programs that included ERP, SCM, HCM, and EPM solutions. Delivered cloud-based and on-premise transformations, ensuring optimized performance and strategic value for clients. Strategic Portfolio Management: Managed a $45M+ portfolio, aligning IT strategy with business goals. Oversaw resource allocation, risk management, and portfolio strategy, delivering measurable growth across Oracle EBS and Cloud initiatives. Revenue Growth & Sales Success: Closed $57M in deals over five years, driving significant revenue growth. Led Sales enablement / pre-sales activities, scoping, and solution design of both Oracle EBS and Cloud applications to meet clients’ strategic needs, expanding the sales pipeline and securing long-term business. Program Management Excellence: Directed large-scale Oracle EBS and Cloud programs from planning through execution, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery with healthy profitability upto 50%. Managed cross-functional teams of 250+ and coordinated multiple stakeholders to drive successful outcomes. Client Engagement & Business Development: Achieved 400% YOY growth in strategic accounts, building trusted advisor relationships and delivering tailored Oracle Cloud and EBS solutions aligned with client business goals. Crisis Management & Turnaround Expertise: Rescued multi-million-dollar Oracle SaaS and EBS projects by restoring client confidence, leveraging delivery excellence and strong customer relationships. SME in SCM & MFG: Acted as a subject-matter expert in Supply Chain Management and Manufacturing, optimizing both Oracle Cloud and EBS applications to enhance business processes. Team Leadership & Development: Built and led high-performing teams, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous growth, developing internal talent with a focus on Oracle Cloud and EBS expertise.
EDUCATION
University of Washington
SPM (Senior Project Manager), PMO / Program Management
Osmania University
MCA, Computer Applications
ABOUT SEKHAR PISIPATI
With over 25 years of experience in global enterprise applications, products, and platforms, I specialize in Oracle technologies (Oracle EBS Suite, Oracle Fusion/SaaS, Oracle IaaS, PaaS). My expertise spans ERP, SCM, CX, EPM, HCM, and OCI, alongside a strong leadership acumen that enables successful global business and technology solutions delivery. Throughout my career, I’ve demonstrated an entrepreneurial mindset by driving innovation, solving complex business challenges, and capitalizing on emerging opportunities in dynamic, high-growth environments.In my current role as Director - Manufacturing/Logistics/Utilities (MLEU), Life Sciences/Healthcare (LS/HC), Travel & Hospitality (T&H) & QSR Portfolio Lead | Oracle Practice @ Cognizant, I have grown through roles of increasing responsibility. I oversee the full value chain, from vision and strategy to sales, sales enablement / pre-sales, solution design, delivery, and support, always looking for ways to enhance business value and create new avenues for growth.Key Qualifications: • 25+ years of leadership experience managing enterprise products, platforms, and large-scale transformations across NA, EU, LATAM, and APAC. • Entrepreneurial approach to navigating and leading complex ERP/SCM/HCM/EPM systems implementations, rollouts, migrations, and integrations (including M&A). • Proven ability to innovate by identifying and integrating business and technology solutions that deliver measurable results. • Strong experience as a growth catalyst in leading Sales Cycles, Sales enablement, RFI/RFP processes, and managing P&L to fuel growth, profitability, and long-term sustainability. • Managed customer portfolios with revenue spans of $50M+, including overseeing large enterprise clients, always seeking to drive further opportunities and deepen customer relationships. • Expert in ITIL V3 processes, implementing product centric models, ensuring SLA adherence, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement to enhance delivery operations and customer experiences. • A balanced background in both Corporate IT and Consulting, with a forward-thinking approach to modern tech adoption (RPA, AI/ML, Gen AI) and a passion for staying ahead of technological trends.I’m always looking to grow my network and make new connections. To connect, message me here or email: s••••••••@gmail.com
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