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Before I helped people get hired, I helped them get famous.

I cast 250+ episodes of reality TV for:

Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, HBO Max.

Now I help overlooked tech talent get hired.
And help hiring leaders build teams they’d fight to keep.

I run a staffing firm that focuses on ERP and enterprise IT.

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Jonathan  Whipple

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SAP S4 HANA Digital Core Deployment PM -operations

Fujitsu

Greenfield SAP S4HANA Rise (Private Edition) project using Activate Methodology, Agile framework and Best Practices

SAP Project Manager S4HANA Rise Cloud 

Program Manager for Ontario Education Collaborative Marketplace; Canada (Aspen) 

Brownfield ECC to SAP S4HANA lift and shift project

SAP Project Manager with Fujitsu for Tremco SAP S4 Transformation Project 

Tory Burch

SAP Program Manager SAP S/4HANA Simple Finance Project

Under Armour

Joined in-flight program and immediately created Functional and Technical approval process. Created defect management process. Managed day-to-day activities ensuring deadlines were met for all work streams (FICO/OTC/P2P).  Successfully took Under Armour live (globally)

FMS SAP Project Manager

Charles River Laboratories

•	Drove internal SAP Finance project for new acquisition (in London)  and oversaw all aspects of the project including planning, resources, forecasting, execution, UAT, hyper-care and communication with the key business partners 
•	Successfully deployed new functionality for UK business (added Revenue Recognition functionality)
•	Interacts collaboratively with Leadership team and all resources (internal and external)
•	Working with an outside Vendor (Kronos) to gather requirements and design a new HRIS /HCM application
•	Created detailed project plans adjusting as priorities shift
•	Successfully implemented new payment terms across multiple business lines
•	Managing all project resources (on-shore/off-shore) to meet project deadlines/milestones
•	Currently managing multiple high profile initiatives simultaneously 
•	Working with the PMO to establish SAP Methodology requirements
•	Conducted Steering Team committee meetings 
•	Experience working with geographically distributed teams

SAP Project Manager

HCL AXON

•	Created maintained team task list to ensure team was on track 
•	Worked on timeline as it was related to RFP activities to submit for official proposal for long term     opportunity
•	Supported in Pre-Sales activities to ensure success of HCL-Axon and the GE/Alstom integration 
•	Worked with GE team to identify potential GAP’s in Global solution

SAP Pre-Sales Consultant

Pacific Gas and Electric Company

•	Successfully deployed BW Ad-hoc reporting enhancements for existing ECC/BW system 
•	Managed post Go-Live plan working all issues to resolution
•	Completed BW project close out process per SAP methodology and PG&E corporate standards 
•	Conducted weekly progress meetings to obtain updates from team and discuss any potential issues/roadblocks 
•	Managed all project tasks and budget associated with EHSM deployment 
•	Worked closely with the IT team, change control board, change management and business resources to manage critical path items
•	Worked with the BW functional leads and business to ensure all reporting requirements were gathered and documented properly
•	Defined and maintained formal project deliverables adhering to established formal SAP Project Methodology
•	Managed a team of virtual, cross-departmental resources (team of 20+)
•	Reported key project metrics using Microsoft project and Project Portfolio Management Center

TEKsystems (Global Services Division)

•	Responsible for day- to- day operations of the detailed project plan (Blueprint/GAP analysis/Data Migration, etc)
•	Supervised business resources and outside consultants (team of 10+) to ensure deadlines were being met
•	Responsible for scope, schedule, cost, risk and quality related to the All in One solution (Pharma) 
•	Managed ABAP developers to ensure all RICEF’s were developed on time and per blueprint specifications 
•	Created and maintained project plan incorporating changes/shift in priorities
•	Defined and created all appropriate forms related to PMO activities
•	Met with the project stakeholders (IT, Finance, Sales, and Manufacturing) to manage the expectations on project deliverables
•	Ensured that all completed SAP project deliverables were accepted, approved, and signed off with signatures of project stakeholders
•	Monitored the project performance, progress, and risk status and compare to the pre-determined project scope and defined timeline

Alstom Power

•	Created and executed Post Go Live recovery plan met all tight deadlines and worked all issues to resolution
•	Completed punch-list items that stemmed from 3 years of OTC /Supply Chain pre-deployment meetings/workshops
•	Defined project scope, project plan and deliverables for multiple high profile projects simultaneously (SAP modules varied per project)
•	Responsible for handling transition for AR from Local Business Units to Global Financial Shared Services (GFSS)
•	Managed business resources (15+ in total) to determine the best business path for outstanding reporting requirements (customized SAP reports or Business Warehouse report)
•	Identified key risks and issues related to transition of AR/AP (from Local to GFSS) creating mitigation plans as needed
•	Delivered final requirements for very complex large global project this task lead to passing final Gate per methodology
•	Held weekly Steering Committee / Executive meetings to keep members informed of progress
•	Worked with change management team to ensure effective sustainability plan was in place

SAP Project Manager Continous Improvement Team

•	Lead cross-functional teams to the successful delivery of a global template (PMx) that was rolled out to multiple business units and multiple locations {team was geographically separated}
•	Managed competing demands relevant to scope, schedule, cost, risk and quality; and differing stakeholder requirements and expectations
•	Supervised day-to-day activities and project resources (SI, consultants, business key users, and central team including developers) 30+ in total 
•	Responsible for multiple work streams to ensure deadlines were being met in a timely fashion 
•	Worked with the Client to ensure all business needs were being met by functional team 
•	Conducted regular meetings with Executive team members to report project progress 
•	Responsible for the governance of all North America change requests (validation of business case, proposed solution, time frame for development/testing and budget required)
•	Conducted weekly calls with internal team, Business and configuration teams to resolve all open incident tickets related to UAT/Testing/PGL (On-Shore and Off-Shore)
•	Aligned with global release manager to ensure no Issues with new functionality being released into global template
•	Contributed to the program’s training strategy and training plan 
•	Assessed business key user readiness for Go Live
•	Created and executed Go-Live strategy including war-room, providing adequate coverage for all Functional areas paying special attention to OTC and Logistics
•	Coordinated with global PMO office to ensure all project documentation was signed off and stored per methodology 
•	Worked with change managers and center of excellence team to build strong sustainment plan

•	Managed team of functional experts (On-shore, Off-shore) to ensure all client needs were being met (team of 25+)
•	Responsible for the day-to-day operations ensuring all deadlines were met to stay on track of project plan
•	Evaluated and made recommendations for process improvements related to OTC (involving PS and SD as cost objects)
•	Created and executed a very complex ILT training plan for approximately 2500 End Users this plan included all functional areas that were deployed in multiple geographical locations
•	Worked with change managers to hold brown bag exploration sessions with the end user community
•	Reviewed GAPS identified from Impact Analysis meetings, identifying next step (GAP, BT/change request, etc)
•	Conducted and reviewed training feedback and scheduled PGL training as needed
•	Provided expert advice to local business Key Users pertaining to SAP PS/SD (OTC)

SAP Project Manager/Training Manager

Successfully brought on new company to existing SAP environment (Wind business) using hybrid methodology; I was accountable for Project Management activities, OCM, Training and support

Supported Go Live activities for Wind deployment (PS/SD and TM)

Facilitated Impact Analysis /GAP Fit meetings with Key Users (business resources) for SAP PS and SD

Conducted SAP demonstrations (PS/SD) for Key User to assist with gathering requirements

Tested enhanced functionality using SD as Cost Object to meet business requirements

SAP OTC Specialist

Siemens Industry US

•	Conducted Instructor lead SAP CS and SD classes
•	Enhanced and redefined processes directly related to OCT/invoicing (CS, SD and FI/CO)
•	Made recommendations for streamlined process directly related to Invoicing to executive steering team 
•	Assisted in organizational changes related to the SAP deployment 
•	Analyzed and tested enhanced functionality in ECC 6.0 based on business requirements
•	Prioritized Change Requests and worked closely with the development teams
•	Provided onsite support for SAP CS, SD and AR end users
•	Assisted in project management duties related to scheduling resources to cover training and Post Go Live support
•	Managed punch list items for Post Go Live related to (OTC)
•	Managed all OTC month end activities after Go Live (3 months)

SAP Lead OTC  Consultant

With over 20 years of SAP project management experience, I have successfully delivered complex and global solutions for clients across various industries. I have expertise in SAP Cloud, Rise, and S4HANA, as well as multiple methodologies, such as Activate, Agile, and Waterfall. I have also used various tools, such as HPQC, DevOps, Jira, and Panaya, to manage and monitor project progress and quality.

In my most recent role as an SAP Project Manager at Fujitsu, I led a greenfield SAP S4HANA Rise project using Activate Methodology, Agile framework, and Best Practices. I also managed a program for Ontario Education Collaborative Marketplace, and a brownfield ECC to SAP S4HANA lift and shift project. In all these projects, I demonstrated my ability to plan, execute, and report on project scope, budget, and resources, as well as to communicate and collaborate effectively with all stakeholders. My mission is to deliver value-added solutions that meet client needs and expectations, and to build long-term trust and relationships.

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