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GRUPO LPJSAP Senior Project and Program Manager
Apr. 2025Leading the SAP ECC to S/4HANA migration (RISE with SAP) at PifPaf Alimentos.
Managing the Brazilian Tax Reform implementation at PifPaf Alimentos and VLI (Vale Logística Integrada).
Implementing SAP DRC Inbound and Outbound at VLI
VallourecGlobal Head of SAP Center of Expertise (CoE)
Jul. 2023 - Feb. 2025* Led a global SAP team of 55+ professionals with a €4M budget, supporting operations across South America, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.
* Structured and managed the global SAP support organization, consolidating operations and enabling consistent service delivery across all regions.
*Achieved a 15% optimization in global FTE allocation and managed cost-sharing through time billing (~BRL 2M/year).
*Oversaw a flexible team of 15 contractors and built a high-performance global support team covering Supply Chain, Sales, Production, Quality, Finance, Controlling, Access/SOD, Maintenance, and Warehousing.
*Delivered ~30 projects annually, including legal compliance rollouts and strategic global initiatives, particularly in data governance.
*Collaborated closely with business stakeholders to define project planning, annual budgets, and resource allocation.
*Drove continuous improvement in IT operations and governance.
*Negotiated significant cost reductions in SAP and Rimini Street contracts and enhanced vendor performance through KPI-driven management.
*Supervised SAP modules: FI, CO, SD, MM, PP, QM, PM, CS, and HCM, including integration with legacy systems and shop floor solutions. Supported internal and external audits (Deloitte, KPMG, EY) and ensured strong compliance and SoD control across the organization.
*Regularly presented regional and global performance results to CIOs. Championed process standardization, KPI development, and service excellence within SAP AMS operations.
VallourecHead SAP COE South and North America
Jan. 2021 - Jun. 2023*Led a team of over 35 IT professionals focused on SAP ERP support and continuous improvement across the Americas.
*Streamlined Incident Management, Change Requests, and Enhancement Project processes, improving operational efficiency and service delivery.
*Oversaw the recruitment, training, and upskilling of technical teams, working closely with HR to implement development, retention, and succession plans.
*Successfully implemented an insourcing strategy, transitioning part of the Brazilian external support team to internal roles to better serve North America.
*Delivered an average of 30 SAP-related projects per year, aligning technical execution with business needs and strategic priorities.
*Managed Segregation of Duties (SoD) controls across supported regions, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation.
*Provided support for internal and external audits, meeting regulatory and corporate governance standards.
*Regularly conducted executive briefings with Group CIOs, sharing key metrics, risks, and performance updates.
*Implemented and tracked KPIs for incident management, enhancing visibility and accountability in IT support operations.
VallourecIT Operations Manager SAP - South America
Jul. 2019 - Dec. 2020*Led strategic IT projects and provided operational leadership for SAP ERP support across South America.
*Focused on Change Management and Cutover Planning for Mergers & Acquisitions, ensuring smooth transitions and minimal business disruption.
*Managed SAP IT operations with a strong emphasis on continuous improvement, driving efficiency, system stability, and alignment with evolving business needs.
VallourecIT Team Leader - Sales and Distritbuition Process (SAP SD)
Aug. 2012 - Jun. 2019*Coordinated a team of 6+ professionals focused on support and continuous improvement of the SAP SD module.
*Led key projects including Electronic Invoicing (NF-e), CRM implementations, and Vallourec Mining operations, ensuring timely delivery, system compliance, and alignment with business goals.
KORUNOfficial SAP SD Academy Instructor – Sales & Distribution
Jan. 2008 - Dec. 2012
Aspen ProcworkSAP SD Functional Consultant – Sales & Distribution
Feb. 2001 - Jul. 2006Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brasil
Squadra TecnologiaProject Management & Software Development
Jun. 1998 - Jun. 2001
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