TAMILVELAN TAMILSELVAN

Accomplished and result-driven IT leader with over 19 years of progressive experience in enterprise IT strategy, SAP solutions delivery, product development, team leadership, and cross-functional project execution. Proven track record in leading digital transformation initiatives, managing enterprise applications, and steering large-scale SAP implementations across industries including Automotive, Logistics, Manufacturing, Consumer Electronics, and Retail. Strategic thinker and people-first leader skilled in IT governance, enterprise architecture, program management, stakeholder engagement, and process improvement. Adept at managing global delivery teams, optimizing IT performance, and aligning technology strategies with business objectives.

• Scaled from Software Trainee to Head of Delivery, demonstrating consistent performance and leadership.
• Led multi-million-dollar SAP implementation, migration, and upgrade programs across diverse industries.
• Directed cross-functional teams across geographies, managing delivery of over 50+ SAP and integration projects.
• Reduced operational costs by 20% by optimizing delivery methodologies and automating routine support processes.
• Established IT performance metrics, dashboards, and KPIs for governance and continuous improvement.

• SAP ECC / S/4 HANA Implementation - Led end-to-end SAP ECC to S/4HANA implementation across country operations, driving process optimization and digital transformation. Successfully managed planning, data migration, integration, and go-live with zero business disruption.
• SAP ECC Upgrade - Directed SAP ECC system upgrade to the latest enhancement pack, ensuring compatibility, performance optimization, and minimal downtime. Coordinated technical upgrades, regression testing, and stakeholder alignment across business units.
• SAP ECC Migration - Led SAP ECC migration project by overseeing system conversion activities, including comprehensive data cleansing, readiness checks, and custom code adaptation to ensure a seamless transition to current levels.
• SAP S/4HANA Rollouts - Led phased rollouts across 3 global manufacturing locations with zero business downtime.
• SAP PI/PO/CPI - Developed 70+ interfaces in SAP PI/PO/CPI, modernizing integration architecture and improving scalability.
• Retail IT Transformation - Partnered with CXOs to define and execute a digital roadmap for retail operations.
• Product owner - Led the software product development by defining the product vision and roadmap, managing the product backlog, and prioritizing features to align with business goals and customer needs.

• Successfully mentored and developed 10+ future delivery leaders.
• Built high-performance, cross-functional teams with strong delivery track record.
• Defined and executed team KPIs tied to project success and employee growth.

• End-to-end ownership of SAP project lifecycle: scoping, planning, execution, UAT, go-live, and post-go-live support.
• Drive alignment of IT initiatives with business goals through effective stakeholder engagement.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and internal audit controls; lead risk assessments and change management.
• Architect SAP integration strategies using PI/PO/CPI platforms, ensuring seamless connectivity with legacy systems.
• Deliver detailed reporting on delivery metrics, resource utilization, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Implement Agile-based practices across delivery teams; led sprint planning, retrospectives, and release management.