Saji Khalaf

Results-driven Technology and Project Management Professional with 10+ years of experience in leading and managing complex technology initiatives within diverse industries, including IT, Legal, Oil & Gas, Transportation & Logistics, and Public sector. Expertise in risk management, stakeholder communication, and team leadership. Experienced in ERP and transformation projects, focusing on organizational change management and business process transformation to ensure departmental readiness and user adoption.

Professional ExperienceNexovateOct 2024- PresentProject and Program ManagerToronto, Canada

• Developing comprehensive project plans, including scope, schedule, budget, and resource allocation for clients in the private and public sectors within the JD Edwards ERP space
• Defining project milestones, deliverables, and success criteria, and ensuring adherence to project methodologies and best practices 
• Facilitating effective communication and collaboration among project team members and building strong relationships with potential and existing clients

• Led the delivery of cloud, on-premises, and upgrade projects for financial and practice management software, catering to law firms
• Successfully executed numerous cloud data migration projects, resulting in seamless transitions from legacy systems.
• Developed and managed detailed project plans, timelines, and resource allocation using MS Excel and Smartsheet, ensuring on-time and within-budget delivery
• Led and mentored teams of 20+ developers, consultants, and technical leads, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment
• Cultivated strong client relationships, acting as the primary point of contact and ensured exceptional client satisfaction throughout project lifecycles
• Streamlined cloud instance provisioning and decommissioning, optimizing resource utilization and cost efficiency
• Proactively identified and mitigated project risks and issues, maintaining project momentum and achieving desired outcomes
• Contributed to resourcing strategies, working closely with Practice Leads, Services Delivery Executives and Sales

• Managed large-scale integration, digital transformation, and management consulting projects, consistently delivering within defined parameters
• Developed and executed comprehensive project plans, including budget management and resource allocation, utilizing MS Project for SAP Ariba and Oracle integration
• Led cross-functional teams of 75+ resources across multiple countries, ensuring effective collaboration and alignment
• Directed system integration and user acceptance testing, leveraging Jira and MS Excel for efficient tracking and reporting
• Designed and implemented change management and communication strategies, driving user adoption of document storage solutions (OneDrive, SharePoint, Documentum) through training for 2000+ users
• Automated client operations by leading the development of a custom SharePoint workflow management system
• Conducted project management maturity assessments and developed future state recommendations for client EPMO offices
• Lead the PMO activities for SAP Hana 4 integration project with 180+ resources

• Conducted an assessment of the organizations Human Resources Management System, documented the processes, and presented an improvement plan to the CEO
• Developed project plans and templates aligned with IEEE, ITIL, and PMI standards
• Ensured timely and professional project completion, consistently achieving project objectives and scope

• Developed technology-focused solutions through detailed business process analysis and re-engineering
• Led cross functional teams to develop As-Is and To-Be reports, and Functional Requirements Specifications
• Managed Oracle ERP client managed system defects, and ensured customer satisfaction
• Delivered EDMS end user training to over 200 users

• Developed and implemented document management systems, meeting specific client requirements
• Developed and upgraded internal web portals, enhancing functionality and user experience

Education 

University of Houston, Houston, TX

Bachelor of Business Administration-Management Information Systems (MIS)-May 2004

Training and Certifications

Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Mar 2025- Mar 2027

Project Management Professional (PMP), Oct 2014-Oct 2026

Agile Certified Practitioner Training Program, Mar 2025ITIL V3 Foundation, Mar 2015Change Management Certified Practitioner- Prosci, Mar 2012