Abhishek Samanta

Dynamic SAP Cutover & Migration Manager with a proven track record at LTI Mindtree Ltd., excelling in project management and cross-functional collaboration and believing in servant Leadership. 5 years of experience in Scrum Master, Data Quality Management & analysis. Spearheaded process improvements that enhanced operational efficiency, while effectively engaging stakeholders and leading teams to achieve strategic goals. Passionate about driving results and fostering innovation in fast-paced environments. 20 years of experience in Spanish language domain.

SAP Cutover & Migration Manager at LTI Mindtree Ltd. (2019-10 – Present)

• Facilitated client interactions and conducted regular discussions to resolve queries and drive decisions across three cross-functional teams.
• Managed budget planning and resource allocation for various projects and initiatives.
• Oversaw project timelines, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and objectives.
• Facilitated regular team meetings to promote collaboration and communication among staff.
• Prepared the detailed Cutover plan in MS project, task planning for different phases, running the MOCKS, Dress Rehearsal, Facilitate data Migration, Conduct Dress rehearsal & planning Post Go-Live Activities, Conducting Go-No-Go calls.
• Cutover progress tracking, using JIRA, improving team collaboration and project visibility.
• Implemented process improvements to streamline workflows, resulting an increase in operational efficiency. Produced thorough, accurate and timely reports of project activities
• Coordinated with stakeholders to align project objectives with overall business strategy.
• Analyzed customer feedback data to develop action plans for improving services offered.
• Monitored budgets and expenditures to ensure cost-effectiveness while maintaining quality standards.
• Coordinated cross-departmental projects to ensure timely and successful completion.
• Implemented process improvements, resulting an increase in operational efficiency.
• Proposed or approved modifications to project plans.
• Ensured adherence to SLAs while managing ticket resolution and troubleshooting for end users.
• Tracked and reported 100% of Scrum activities, maintaining up-to-date records.
• Assisted Product Owner with product backlog management and hosted daily stand-up meetings.
• Led Scrum Team through productive debates regarding product strategies and ideas.
• Conducted user acceptance testing (UAT), documentation updates, change requests, and bug fixes.
• Managed vendor master data quality, including profiling, validation, enrichment, and remittance processing.
• Developed Supplier Portal for PIH while collaborating with multiple Product Owners on sprint activities.

PTP - Team Lead at Maersk India Pvt. Ltd. (2019-02 – 2019-07)

• Managed deployment, maintenance, and support for critical SAP vendors.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve workflow efficiency.
• Analyzed data trends to inform operational decision-making processes.
• Led incident management during Hypercare, focusing on ticket resolution.
• Created dashboards for real-time data visualization and analysis.
• Onboarded and offboarded resources while tracking project performance metrics.
• Facilitated requirement gathering sessions, documenting needs to align with business objectives.

Team Lead at Accenture Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (2016-11 – 2019-01)

• Led complete transition of processes from Spain to India as key stakeholder.
• Conducted knowledge transfer of PTP process through travel to Spain.
• Facilitated internal meetings for project improvement and daily stand-ups.
• Handled escalation emails and implemented necessary actions promptly.
• Managed data quality and ensured compliance with standards.
• Oversaw release procedures for purchasing documents efficiently.
• Tracked SAP data migration activities in production for IT and business plans.
• Prepared OE and business excellence reports, ensuring SLAs were achieved.

Asst. Manager-International Marketing at Global Mining Equipment (2014-07 – 2015-10)

• Managed sales and marketing team for mining equipment across South American region.
• Conducted weekly project reporting, including overdue reports.
• Performed market research to assess client needs in Central and South America.
• Coordinated with procurement team for new product development initiatives.
• Oversaw complete sales cycle, including proforma creation and invoice processing.
• Developed weekly group cutover dashboard and daily progress reports.
• Organized participation in Perumin 2015, enhancing brand visibility and client engagement.

Executive MBA in Business & Marketing Management – St. Xavier's College (2014-01)

Certificate in International Business and Export Management – International Institute of Trade (2012-01)

Diploma in Spanish – Jadavpur University (2011-01)

Master of Science in Environmental Science – Vidyasagar University (2011-01)

Advanced Diploma in Spanish C1 Level – Ramakrishna Mission (2009-01)

Bachelor of Science – Calcutta University (2009-01)