
Nicholas Hills
Senior ERP Program Manager
Salary / Daily rate
Geneva, Switzerland
Freelance, open to permanent contract
Skills
Languages
About me
Intro
Digital Transformation Program Manager with 20+ years leading ERP implementations and IT strategy. Currently directing Oracle Fusion rollout at LEMO GROUP, previously managed 100M+ global deals and reduced IT budgets by 20%. Expert in SAP, change management, and cross-functional team leadership delivering scalable business solutions.
Work experience
ERP Program Manager
LEMO GROUP
Jul 2023 - Present
3 years 4 months
Saint-Sulpice, Switzerland
Directing the successful implementation of Oracle Fusion for Finance, Human Capital Management (HCM), and Supply Chain Management (SCM) modules across the organization. Leading a cross-functional team of project managers, business process owners, business analysts, developers, and subject matter experts through all phases of the implementation lifecycle, from planning to post-implementation support. Developing and executing project plans, timelines, and budgets, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives. Collaborating with key stakeholders at all levels, including C-suite executives, to define project scope, requirements, and priorities. Managing vendor relationships, including Oracle, ensuring timely delivery of products and services while adhering to budget constraints. Conducting regular status meetings, progress reports, and risk assessments to keep stakeholders informed and mitigate project risks. Implemented best practices and standardized processes to optimize ERP system functionality and improve business efficiency. Providing leadership and mentorship to team members, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment. Facilitating change management initiatives to support user adoption and minimize resistance to organizational changes associated with the ERP implementation. Achieving key milestones on time and within budget, resulting in enhanced business processes, increased productivity, and improved decision-making capabilities.
Sales/Business Unit Director
Stefanini Group
Nov 2020 - Jul 2023
2 years 9 months
1422 Grandson, Switzerland
Develop Stefanini’s business in Switzerland with New Logos proposing IT and Digital Services for: Service Desk, Digital Workplace, Applications, Infrastructure and Networks, Cyber Security, Digital Marketing, AI and Analytics and IOT for 4.0. Account Manager of Stefanini's largest global deal (100M+ over 5 years) for Service Desk, Digital Workplace and Device and Security Management with large mutlinational company based in Lausanne Switzerland.
Director Customer Success EMEA
Vantiq
Oct 2019 - Oct 2020
1 year 1 month
Geneva, Switzerland
Responsible for Program,Project and Professional Services Delivery in EMEA, LATAM and SEA. Vantiq is a PaaS, which provides a low-code solution for Real-Time Event Driven Smart Solutions and Digital Twins. Co-author of the Vantiq Accelerated Agile Methodology (VaaM) to condense the time and leverage value to develop production ready, distributed mission critical applications, at scale.
Principle Strategist Digital Services
DXC Technology
Aug 2018 - Oct 2019
1 year 3 months
Geneva Area, Switzerland
• Digital Services Strategic Advisory supporting Sales and Account teams in winning new business and delivering services and solutions to support customers’ Digital Transformation Strategy and Program Road-map. • Advisory services cover: Application Services, Cloud and Platform Services, Enterprise and Platform Services and Workplace and Mobility. • Specialized Industry focus on Manufacturing (Discrete and Process), Life Sciences and Consumer Retail and Luxury. • Community and Capability Manager for Consumer Retail and Luxury Industry.
VP Global Application Services
SGS
Apr 2017 - Jul 2018
1 year 4 months
Geneva Area, Switzerland
Responsible for Global Application Services Program Transforming and Migrating Applications to Digital and Cloud Platform Solutions from Microsoft, Oracle, Amazon Web Services and Salesforce.
Head IT Business Solutions EMEA
WestRock Company
May 2012 - Dec 2017
5 years 8 months
Geneva Area, Switzerland
Responsible for EMEA IT Business Solutions(PMO,COE,BA,BI) for Strategic IT Program initiatives. Responsible of DevOps for 30+ Consultants for SAP and JDE Application Maintenance Outsource Services. Reduced Annual IT Budget by 20% over three years, through Application rationalization and re-prioritization of Projects based on ROI.
Firmenich
Jan 2003 - May 2012
9 years 5 months
Geneva Area, Switzerland
Director Global IT Programs
Jul 2010 - May 2012
1 year 11 months
Geneva Area, Switzerland
Responsible for large global IS Program linked to Firmench 5 year Strategy. Program Management of a Global Laboratory Management Sampling System, using Starlims, for 500+ Perfurmery Users.
Director Business Application Support IS EMEA
Jan 2007 - Jul 2010
3 years 7 months
Geneva Area, Switzerland
Responsible for SAP Support Team for EMEA region. Built the SAP Support organization for 200 MUSD SAP implementation achieving CCC certification in 1 year.
Global Director Enterprise Systems
Jan 2005 - Dec 2007
3 years
Geneva Area, Switzerland
part of the Senior IS Program Management Team responsible for a Global SAP roll-out. Program Manager of SAP project roll-out for multiple sites in Europe.
Global Director Application Development and Maintenance
Jan 2003 - Dec 2005
3 years
Geneva Area, Switzerland
Responsible for Application Development and Maintenance of Global Portfolio of Business Applications. Managed Global Offshore Application Management Service.
European Technical Sales Support Director
GlobalSight
Jan 2000 - Dec 2003
4 years
Annecy, France
Responsible for the European Pre and Post Sales Support Team. Part of Solution Sales Management Team responsible for first major contract in Europe for US startup. Achieved profitability in first year.
Chief Consulting Officer
NewTech Consulting
Jan 1994 - Dec 2000
7 years
Annecy, France
Independent consultant working with Silicon Valley start-up, Forte Software, to provide Consultancy and training Services during their rapid expansion in Europe and Asia. Manager of Forté Software Inc.’s (virtual) international professional services team of 4 Independent Consultants. OOAD Analysis and Design Consultant working with companies such as Rational and Objectory. Delphi Group Business partner for Business Process and Data Management consulting and training in Europe.
Senior Systems Manager
Digital Equipment Corporation
Jan 1988 - Jul 1994
6 years 7 months
01210 Ferney-Voltaire, France
Manager of the Digital Equipment European Forté Expertise Center (3 consultants). Senior Analyst in CASE Tools and Object-Oriented A&D Methodologies
Education
Coventry University
BSc
1981 - 1985
5 years
Sir Frederic Osborn
A-Levels : Maths, Accounting, Economics
1974 - 1981
8 years