Chetan Naik

Persuasive & influential professional with 19+ years of rich & diversified experience focused in IT with proven skills in strategic technology planning, enterprise roadmap & providing strategic direction on delivering complex SAP projects across various industries; targeting strategic assignments with an leading organization.

Visionary Technology

Leader, showcasing a blend of technical acumen and strategic leadership to effectively bridge the gap between technology and business, driving impactful IT strategies and transformation initiatives. Specialized in SAP S/4 HANA implementation, migration, and upgrades, having successfully led major engagements at global companies such as GlaxoSmithKline, Sony Pictures Networks, Shell India, and Fossil India, delivering results on time, within budget, and with high-quality standards.

People

Leader; experienced in managing cross-functional teams of up to 60 people, driving successful delivery of SAP projects spanning multiple geographies and business areas, including finance, HR, retail, manufacturing, and energy. Proficient in bridging business requirements with technical solutions, leveraging strong analytical skills to lead business blueprinting, process design, data migration strategy, and managing stakeholder expectations for optimal project outcomes.

Change

Catalyst; excellence in managing risks, issues, and change requests, utilizing structured methodologies to ensure projects are delivered as planned while ensuring stakeholder alignment through clear communication and reporting. Recognized for outstanding project delivery, having received accolades for exceptional performance, including a trophy and citation for exceptional project delivery during Shell's EPM&R and Finance IDT Roadshow event.

Global

Exposure and Cross-Cultural Collaboration: Extensive international exposure, with experience working onsite in the US, UK, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Poland, and managing distributed teams for high-impact SAP transformations across multiple countries.

Associate Director – IT Advisory (TE-SAP) - KPMG India Services LLP - Bangalore

(2022-03 - 2026-02)

• Successfully managed cross-product SAP projects, implementing new legal entities, while integrating multiple non-ERP systems.
• Led a matrix team of up to 45 members, coordinating cross-functional requirements, data management strategies, and multi-governance tiers for business change projects.
• Developed and executed a comprehensive data migration strategy to enable supply chain improvements and the integration of new legal entities across business units.
• Facilitated workshops with Global Process Owners, Product Owners, Business SMEs, and Data Delivery teams to define data migration requirements and align on project goals.
• Monitored the systematic transition of Hyper-care phases, including Knowledge Transfer and training documentation, ensuring smooth project handover and user readiness.
• Reduced Hyper-care incident counts significantly by driving root-cause analysis and resolution in collaboration with the Implementation Partner and internal teams.
• Delivered clear and actionable project reporting, including daily dashboards, ticket analysis, fortnightly SteerCo presentations, and VIM updates to senior stakeholders.
• Established and maintained robust project governance, managing risks, issues, and changes to ensure delivery within time, budget, and quality parameters.
• Championed change management by assessing business impacts, developing strong change plans, and gaining buy-in from senior stakeholders for seamless project execution.
• Achieved project outcomes by motivating cross-functional teams, fostering a high-performance culture & driving lessons learned for continuous improvement in future projects.

SAP Project Manager - Ajax Engineering Limited

(2025-07 - 2026-02)

Led an end-to-end SAP-S/4 HANA Greenfield implementation (RISE with SAP), managing scope, budget, and cross-functional teams to deliver business transformation, ensure stakeholder alignment, and drive organizational change management.

SAP Project Manager - GlaxoSmithKline Plc.

(2024-03 - 2025-06)

Managed the successful migration of the Hong Kong entity to a new entity due to the change in the functional currency from HKD to CNY. Oversaw the planning, execution, and completion of the migration project, ensuring seamless transition and minimal disruption to business operations.

SAP Project Manager - Sony Pictures Networks - Mumbai

(2023-10 - 2023-12)

Led the Hypercare Phase for the SAP S4-HANA implementation, providing post-implementation support and ensuring that any issues were swiftly addressed. Managed a team of 12 FTE to ensure the system stabilized and met operational requirements.

SAP Project Manager - Shell India Markets - Bangalore

(2022-03 - 2023-05)

Assigned to the Upstream SAP ERP Finance Portfolio, managing multiple projects within the finance domain.

Program & Portfolio Manager – Global Functions IT - Hewlett Packard Enterprise

(2021-11 - 2022-02)

• Successfully delivered diverse end-to-end programs by achieving project goals, ensuring quality outcomes & maintaining stakeholder confidence through transparent communication.
• Optimized project efficiency by implementing advanced tools, processes, and metrics, streamlining program management and tracking critical milestones.
• Strengthened stakeholder relationships by effectively presenting actionable insights and maintaining detailed project documentation, including action logs and meeting minutes.
• Spearheaded governance frameworks and created strategic documents, such as Project Charters, Plans, and RACI matrices, to ensure clarity, accountability, and alignment.
• Proactively mitigated program risks and resolved issues, minimizing disruptions and ensuring seamless execution within budget and resource constraints.
• Enhanced organizational learning through robust change management strategies, documenting lessons learned, and controlling project scope, schedule, and costs.

Project Manager – SAP - Fossil India Private Limited

(2019-12 - 2021-10)

• Successfully managed internal project delivery and IT leadership, ensuring seamless execution and alignment with organizational goals.
• Built and maintained strong relationships with mid to upper-level stakeholders, fostering collaboration and trust.
• Effectively led and managed internal and external resources, overseeing a team of approximately 20 members to achieve project objectives.
• Delivered constructive performance reviews and provided tailored development recommendations to enhance team capabilities and career growth.
• Strategically planned and led testing competencies for complex releases, ensuring robust quality assurance processes.
• Initiated and guided test planning activities, including test case design, and encouraged team collaboration through comprehensive review meetings.
• Ensured incorporation of feedback by overseeing review processes and driving continuous improvement in testing outcomes.
• Monitored test progress rigorously, identifying potential risks and providing timely status updates to stakeholders and management.
• Enhanced release quality by implementing best practices in test planning and execution, resulting in improved project outcomes.
• Demonstrated strong leadership in delivering high-quality deliverables within tight timelines, achieving consistent stakeholder satisfaction.

Project Manager – SAP - Cognizant Technology Solutions

(2014-05 - 2019-12)

• Successfully managed the on-time, on-budget, and in-quality delivery of project objectives, ensuring effective fulfillment of client requirements.
• Monitored projects encompassing Development, Integration, Rollout, Enhancements, Reports, Testing, and Support across various SAP functional and technical modules.
• Led the timely onboarding of resources, assigning them effectively to meet project demands.
• Maintained communication with clients & teams to clarify requirements & ensure alignment.
• Addressed customer escalations across all project phases, ensuring prompt resolution.
• Collaborated closely with clients & teams, enabling swift resolution of issues and incidents.
• Identified and managed project risks, logging them in the risk portal and developing contingency and mitigation plans.

M.B.A - Christ University (2002)

B.Sc. - Bachelor of Science - Karnataka University

Diploma - Software Applications - Aptech Computer Education