Raheem Mohammad
Sharjah
Summary
Innovation-driven SAP Application Manager with over 12 years of experience in SD, MM, EAM, HCM, FI, CO, C4C Sales Cloud, and SuccessFactors. Successfully led digital transformation initiatives, including SAP S/4HANA upgrades and Rise with SAP migrations. Expertise in aligning IT strategies with business objectives while managing cross-functional teams and ensuring compliance and system optimization.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SAP Application Manager
Gulftainer LTD
Sharjah, UAE
09.2018 - Current
Senior SAP Consultant / Team Lead
International Consulting Firm
Abu Dhabi
06.2016 - 01.2021
- Directed the planning and execution of multiple SAP projects, ensuring alignment with client objectives and adherence to timelines and budgets.
- Gathered and documented business requirements, translated them into functional specifications, and configured SAP modules (MM, SD, FI/CO) accordingly.
- Managed relationships with clients, steering committees, and offshore teams, facilitating effective communication and stakeholder engagement.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to deliver tailored SAP solutions, ensuring seamless integration across modules and third-party systems.
- Monitored project risks and implemented mitigation strategies to ensure on-time, high-quality delivery.
- Provided leadership and mentorship to junior consultants, promoting best practices and continuous learning.
- Developed comprehensive project documentation, test plans, and user training materials.
- Successfully led four full-cycle SAP implementations for clients in manufacturing and retail sectors, resulting in improved process efficiency and visibility.
- Reduced inventory carrying costs by 15% for a client by optimizing procurement and inventory planning processes.
- Earned a client satisfaction rating of 4.8/5 for effective communication and delivery of high-quality solutions.
SAP Senior Consultant
Yash echnologies
Hyderabad, India
08.2013 - 09.2018
- Results-driven SAP Application Manager leading multi-module SAP implementations, upgrades, and optimisations across industries. Developed comprehensive project plans and managed risks, ensuring projects delivered on schedule and within budget. Collaborated with cross-functional teams, gathering business requirements and aligning SAP solutions with organisational goals to enhance operational performance.
Sales Executive
Sanofi Aventis/Cipla/Zydus
Hyderabad, India
03.2010 - 10.2012
- Proactive professional drives stakeholder engagement and communication to enhance project outcomes. Utilises data analysis and reporting to inform decision-making and optimise processes. Fosters team development, promoting best practices and continuous learning for sustained operational success.
Education
Master of Science - Bio Technology
Osmania University
Hyderabad, India01-2009
Bachelor of Science - Bio Technology
Osmania University
Hyderabad, India01-2007
Skills
- SAP Implementation & Integration (FI/CO, MM, SD, PP, HCM, S/4HANA)
- Project Management & Methodologies (SAP Activate, ASAP, PMP)
- Resource & Budget Management
- Risk Mitigation & Governance
- Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
- Leadership & Team Development
- Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement
- Data Analysis & Reporting (BI/BW, QlikView, Power BI)
- Project management
- Business analysis
- Stakeholder engagement
- Process optimization
- SAP configuration
- Team leadership
- Client relationship management
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Change management
- Continuous improvement
- Team motivation
- Customer service excellence
- Creative thinking
- Decision making
- Product knowledge
- Strategic planning
- IT project management
- Customer service orientation
- Strategic thinking
- Risk mitigation planning
- Innovation leadership
- Vendor relations
- Contract negotiation
- Service delivery optimisation
- People Management
- Project coordination
- IT infrastructure knowledge
Certification
- SAP Certified Application Associate – SAP S/4HANA for Financial Accounting
- Project Management Professional (PMP) – PMI
- ITIL Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management
Languages
Arabic
English
Websites, Portfolios and Profiles
linkedin.com/in/raheemali
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
SAP Application Manager
Gulftainer LTD
09.2018 - Current
Senior SAP Consultant / Team Lead
International Consulting Firm
06.2016 - 01.2021
SAP Senior Consultant
Yash echnologies
08.2013 - 09.2018
Sales Executive
Sanofi Aventis/Cipla/Zydus
03.2010 - 10.2012
Master of Science - Bio Technology
Osmania University
Bachelor of Science - Bio Technology
Osmania University