Neeraj Patil

Professional Summary:

Experienced SAP PPM Consultant with over 13 years of expertise in Portfolio and Project Management, MRS, PS, and Plant Maintenance modules. Proficient in working across various industry domains, including Telecommunications, Pharmaceuticals, and Utilities, with a strong understanding of diverse business processes. Skilled in the full project lifecycle, including Implementation, Upgrades, Development, Migration, and Support projects. Extensive hands-on experience and in-depth knowledge of key SAP PPM objects and functionalities, such as Portfolios, Buckets, Initiatives, Items, Projects, Phases, Tasks checklists, and more. Have worked across different versions of the SAP PPM system, from version 4.5 to S/4 HANA 2022. Expertise in integration with SAP MRS, SAP PS, SAP PM, and SAP CPM within S/4 HANA environments.

Functional Experience:

Conducted detailed consultations and business analysis to determine client needs, utilizing targeted observations and providing accurate effort estimates.

Developed process maps, business blueprints, functional specifications, and identified gaps between current ("As-Is") and future ("To-Be") business processes.

Evaluated the effectiveness and efficiency of existing systems, and designed strategies for system improvements or enhanced utilization.

Collaborated with the ABAP team and application developers to provide clear, logical designs and solutions, including tables, function modules, and their interrelations.

Ensured project milestones were met by coordinating closely with various business units and project teams, while maintaining regular communication with stakeholders regarding project status and deliverables.

Wrote comprehensive test cases and conducted functional testing to validate system functionality.

Led data migration efforts from legacy systems to SAP PPM, ensuring a smooth transition and minimal disruption.

Managed cut-over activities and provided post-production support to ensure successful system implementation.

Delivered end-user training and developed training materials to ensure efficient system adoption and usage.

Stayed up-to-date with the latest SAP offerings, updates, and technological advancements to continuously improve skills and system performance.

• SAP Certified Application Associate - Enterprise Asset Management (Maintenance & Repair) with SAP ERP 6.0 EHP5, SAP, 0010287143, 01/01/13
• SAP Certified Application Associate - S/4HANA Portfolio and Project Management, SAP, 0024571826, 05/01/24

• Project Excellence Award HCL Tech, 12/01/23, Honored with “Project Excellence” Award for the outstanding performance in the year 2023.
• Project Star Award Capgemini, 05/01/19, Honoured with “Project Star” Award for the outstanding performance.
• Project Excellence ATOS, 08/01/15, Awarded with Certification of Excellence for contributions to the NSN project.