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Amit Agrawal

Amit Agrawal

SAP Program/Project Manager
Bengaluru

Summary

  • Dynamic professional with over 17 years of expertise in business development, customer engagement, account planning, bid management, contract negotiation, pre-sales, service management, and delivery management.
  • Proven track record of managing multi-million-dollar accounts while leading high-performing teams and driving digital transformation initiatives across ERP and digital landscapes.
  • Extensive experience in overseeing P&L with approximately 35% gross margin, combined with a strong ability to implement strategic programs that enhance efficiency, sourcing, and customer satisfaction.
  • Committed to delivering exceptional results through innovative solutions and a customer-centric approach.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications

Work History

Business Development & Client Relationship Manager (Project Manager)

Sopra Steria India Pvt Ltd
BENGALURU
09.2022 - Current

Leading the Airbus India account for digital and ERP portfolios. Drive business development initiatives, bid management, and account growth strategy while ensuring high delivery performance.

Roles & Responsibilities:

  • Manage contract P&L for IM – Digital (Captive Engagement) and ERP Wave – SAP (Fixed Price) engagements.
  • Oversee delivery of 80+ FTEs as Program Manager, ensuring SLA adherence, profitability, and client satisfaction for AMS and Build projects comprising for L2 and L3 teams.
  • Managing E2E delivery of project from initiation until closure with the defined budget.
  • Engage with Airbus India and Sopra Steria France leadership for Airbus account planning, business growth, and new opportunity identification resulting in organic and in-organic growth.
  • Drive innovation, continuous improvement and operational excellence through automation, upskilling, and efficiency programs.
  • Develop and maintain a high performing team through effective hiring, vendor partner management, coaching and performance management.
  • Establish effective relationships across multiple business and technology partners, program and project managers.
  • Optimizing the AMS cost by Left shift approach.
  • Manage internal and External audits.
  • People management responsibilities include performance reviews and career development.
  • I also lead key organizational initiatives, including:
  • Buddy Program – Designed new joiner amalgamation program for Aeroline Delivery Unit, successfully executed 250+ new joiners in 2 years, enhancing hassle free onboarding, faster integration and minimizing the shooting stars with
  • Talent Thrive Program (T2P) – Designed Target based Hiring program to solve the sourcing challenges and fulfilling the dynamic demands for Airbus India. This program helped to join 180+ FTEs in 18 months, addressing critical sourcing needs.
  • Standardized the interview process across the Delivery unit to improve efficiency and consistency.
  • Boost Offshore Program – Facilitated the transition of work from France to India, with increased 40% offshore ratio in Global Engagement.

SAP Basis Service Manager (Consultant)

HCL Technologies
Bengaluru
04.2019 - 09.2022
  • Managed SAP Basis service delivery for global customers with 40-member team. Led transformation projects, upgrades, and cloud migrations while maintaining SLA compliance.
  • Roles & Responsibilities:
  • Owned delivery operations for SAP landscape (AMS and Build projects) for L1, L2 and L3 consultants.
  • Establish strong governance to achieve 100% SLA adherence for AMS and Project deliveries
  • Conducted resource hiring, mentoring, and performance appraisals across delivery centers.
  • Managed SAP S/4HANA conversion for Factory Master application.
  • Ensure sound change management, incident management and problem resolution are executed within ITSM framework and defined SLAs are met.
  • Drive continuous improvement for recurring issues and identify permanent fix, process improvement and SOPs for left shifting the AMS activities.
  • Provide leadership, coaching and development plans for all direct reports to maintain an engaged and productive workforce.
  • Support internal and external audits by providing direction on improvements and processes for improvements to internal audits

Functional Manager/SME-SAP Basis

IBM
BENGALURU
05.2016 - 04.2019
  • Led SAP implementation, upgrade, and transition projects for enterprise customers. Defined SAP roadmap and worked closely with business teams to align IT initiatives with strategic goals.
  • Roles & Responsibilities:
  • Worked and lead transition teams onsite to streamline and sensitize transition processes.
  • Functional Manager for multiple SAP IMPLEMENTATION/UPGRADES projects and performed successful technical/Business GO-Live.
  • Defined the roadmap for SAP and aligned the same to the organization’s vision.
  • Derived the Implementation of SAP and worked with EDI team for the new organization acquired by IBM.
  • Working as a SME and providing support for all the critical BAU/ OTD queries.
  • Worked on various initiative within SAP area like automation of refresh.
  • Worked on Planning/execution of projects.
  • Managed the Implementation of 3rd party archiving solution and provided end to end support.

Senior Analyst

Accenture
BENGALURU
10.2014 - 05.2016
  • Delivered SAP Basis support and upgrade projects, ensuring system stability and performance optimization. Managed transport management, database administration, and system refreshes across SAP landscapes.
  • Roles & Responsibilities:
  • Performed system refreshes, kernel upgrades, and EWA configurations.
  • Managed database administration and space optimization for SAP systems.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless SAP operations.
  • Implemented process automation for system monitoring and maintenance.

Senior Engineer – SAP Basis

Bosch
BENGALURU
09.2013 - 10.2014
  • Worked across multiple SAP implementation, upgrade, and transition projects for global clients including Daimler and Bluestar. Played a key role in successful SAP transitions and system build deliveries.
  • Roles & Responsibilities:
  • Implemented 3rd party archiving solutions (OpenText) and performed SAP Solman 7.1 upgrade.
  • Delivered over 30 SAP systems (ECC, PI, BW, CRM) for internal and external clients.
  • Managed performance tuning, SolMan alerts, and SSL certificate maintenance.
  • Recognized with 'Outstanding Contribution' award for Daimler SAP Transition from Germany to India.

Senior Software Engineer – SAP Basis

Wipro Technologies
10.2008 - 09.2013
  • Led SAP Basis administration and upgrade activities across multiple modules including PI, BW, and CRM. Delivered consistent service quality for global clients through process automation and proactive monitoring.
  • Roles & Responsibilities:
  • Performing SAP SPS upgrade, Kernel upgrade, database (Backup, Restore and Recovery) for R/3, BW systems, CRM, Managed DR/Fallback tests, client copies.
  • Implemented PI 7.31 and BI 7.47 end-to-end systems and Build EP portal using export of existing systems
  • Installation of REST ADAPTER on PI application.
  • SAP Basis Administration like Printer administration, User Administration, transport route configuration, SAPJVM switch etc.

Education

Master of Science - Computer Applications Development

BITS, Pilani
01.2012

Bachelor of Science -

Govt. Model Science College
01.2008

Skills

Experienced in SAP ECC applications

Azure cloud services

Tools: ServiceNow, JIRA, VersionOne

Experienced in database technologies: SAP HANA, Oracle, MS SQL, DB2

Proficient in Linux, AIX, and Windows

Storage: NetAPP, Tivoli, Commvault

WebSphere MQ expertise

Client communication skills

Relationship building and management

Proficient in negotiation

Sales process optimization

Bid management expertise

Analytical problem-solving

Certification

AZ-120: Azure for SAP Workloads Specialty

ACHIEVEMENT & RECOGNITION

  • Awarded “Thanks a Zillion Award and Feather in my CAP” for my contribution to Shell and NSN project in Wipro.
  • Awarded “Outstanding Contribution” in Bosch for SAP Transition in Daimler
  • Awarded “ACE Award” for my contribution to CBA Disaster Recovery Project
  • Awarded “O-Infinity” for my contribution to Volvo and external project in HCL
  • Awarded “Essentials in IBM” for achieving 100% SLA of RT and OTD
  • Received “Distinguished Performance” in HCL all 3 years
  • Received 5 Pinnacle Awards in SSI, Received 3 “Team Delight” awards for successfully bidding for CFT.
  • Received “Dronacharya” Award for consistent high performing account

Timeline

Business Development & Client Relationship Manager (Project Manager)

Sopra Steria India Pvt Ltd
09.2022 - Current

SAP Basis Service Manager (Consultant)

HCL Technologies
04.2019 - 09.2022

Functional Manager/SME-SAP Basis

IBM
05.2016 - 04.2019

Senior Analyst

Accenture
10.2014 - 05.2016

Senior Engineer – SAP Basis

Bosch
09.2013 - 10.2014

Senior Software Engineer – SAP Basis

Wipro Technologies
10.2008 - 09.2013

Master of Science - Computer Applications Development

BITS, Pilani

Bachelor of Science -

Govt. Model Science College
Amit AgrawalSAP Program/Project Manager