
Syed Mudassir H. Kirmani
SAP & Digital Transformation| Enterprise Architect
Salary / Daily rate
Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Mobility: Germany, Switzerland, ...
Freelance, open to permanent contract
Can come onsite
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Languages
About me
Intro
Nearly two decades of SAP expertise and over 12 years in leadership roles, I specialize in delivering SAP S/4HANA RISE Implementations, SAP ECC migrations, and Cloud Solutions like Ariba, SuccessFactors, CX, and SAC. A Computer Engineer, graduate of LSE and certified in Digital Innovation, SAP, PRINCE2® and ITILv3, I bring extensive experience in Program Management & Delivery, Enterprise & Solution Architecture, Advisory roles across industries like Defence, Oil & Gas, FnB, FMCG, Manufacturing.
Work experience
Director - Enterprise & Solution Architecture (EA/SA)
Rizing (a WIPRO Company)Freelance
Aug 2025 - Present
1 year 3 months
Dubai - United Arab Emirates
• Lead enterprise-wide SAP S/4HANA transformation across 16 companies in 6 countries, unifying operations across Fashion & Beauty, Apparel, Real Estate, Travel, FMCG, Family Offices, and Stock Management businesses. • Designed and governed the End-to-End solution and integration architecture for Group Finance, Retail and E-commerce, covering omnichannel order-to-cash and procure-to-pay, and integrating SAP Business Suite, IS-Retail, SAP Fashion, Ariba, EWM, SAP CAR and SAC with Salesforce, xStore POS, LMD, Dubai Customs, 3PLs, and 7+ e-commerce platforms supporting 200+ retail stores. • Provide program leadership across 40+ functional, technical, and integration experts, overseeing cutover strategy, landscape design,
SAP & IT Solutions Director | Independent Consultant & Tech. Advisor
Solution DeliverFreelance
Aug 2020 - Present
6 years 3 months
United Arab Emirates · On-site
● Managed end-to-end SAP S/4HANA RISE implementations, overseeing core modules (SD, MM, IS-Retail, EWM, FICO, Vistex) and cloud solutions (GTS, IBP, Ariba, SuccessFactors, SAP CX, TM, SAC) while applying SAP Activate, PRINCE2, and Agile methodologies. Established SAP PMO governance, KPI tracking, and budget control, ensuring structured execution, risk management, and seamless delivery. ● Led large-scale SAP transformation projects, integrating strategic project management, process optimization, and system architecture, leveraging SAP Activate for Fit-to-Standard workshops and structured governance to build scalable, future-ready enterprise solutions. ● Integrated SAP Joule and generative AI capabilities into enterprise processes to enable predictive analytics, intelligent recommendations, and enhanced decision-making across SAP S/4HANA and cloud platforms. ● Developed and launched AI-enabled applications using Mendix low-code platform, including Smart WMS and PipSyncCRM, and implemented IoT sensor-based automation for real-time tracking and optimization of warehouse operations. ● Advised C-level executives on IT strategy, governance, and compliance, aligning SAP implementations with business goals while driving risk management, change control, and user adoption strategies for successful digital transformation.
Engagement Partner & Technology Advisor
QBS CoFreelance
Feb 2024 - Feb 2026
2 years 1 month
United Arab Emirates · Hybrid
● Led SAP program management and end-to-end project execution, aligning technology solutions with client objectives while applying SAP Activate & Agile methodologies to ensure structured governance, risk control, and seamless delivery. ● Chaired the Digital Governance Board, defining IT strategies, regulatory compliance frameworks, and risk management policies, driving measurable business outcomes through innovative SAP and enterprise technology alignment. ● Secured high-value clients and strategic partnerships, driving 25% revenue growth and portfolio expansion across industries while advising on SAP-led digital transformation, enterprise architecture, and business process optimization.
SAP Program Manager (Freelance Consultant – deployed at EDGE Group)
EFESO Management ConsultantsFreelance
Oct 2022 - Dec 2024
2 years 3 months
Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates
SAP Program Management & Business Consulting
EDGE
Oct 2022 - Dec 2024
2 years 3 months
Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates · On-site
Director of Information Technology
Health Water Bottling Co. Ltd.
May 2022 - Oct 2022
6 months
Riyadh Saudi Arabia
● Led the S4 Empowerment Project (Details in Project Section), overseeing SAP S/4HANA implementation, system optimization, and post-go-live stabilization to ensure a smooth transition to BAU operations. ● Designed and implemented a new IT organizational structure, optimizing resource allocation, governance frameworks, and operational efficiency. ● Managed IT budget planning and vendor negotiations for fiscal year 2023, ensuring cost-effective SAP implementations and strategic supplier management. Key Projects: ● SAP S/4HANA Greenfield Implementation with SAP RISE: Completed a full SAP S/4HANA using SAP Activate methodology, ensuring structured project governance, risk control, and SAP best practices activation. ● Cloud Migration to AWS: Migrated SAP and non-SAP hosting to AWS, reducing costs by 20%. ● SAP SuccessFactors Implementation: Deployed Employee Central, Recruiting, Onboarding, and Payroll for 500+ users.
Al-Hassan Ghazi Ibrahim Shaker Company
May 2020 - Jul 2022
2 years 3 months
Riyadh Saudi Arabia
Director Information Technology
Mar 2021 - Jul 2022
1 year 5 months
Riyadh Saudi Arabia
● Developed IT strategy for next 3 years, tightly aligned with Business Strategy. ● Developed department budgeting of 35+ Million SAR (OPEX, CAPEX, Payroll). ● Built and implemented several IT Policies and Procedures, Disaster avoidance and recovery plan. Enhanced Server and End-Client security. ● Revamping Shaker's Cloud and On-Premises Infrastructure. AWS Cloud Migration from OVH Cloud and Disaster Recovery (light warm) on AWS EU Frankfurt. ● Cutting department cost by 20% , reduced TCO by migrating to AWS Cloud with Right Sizing of total work load. ● SAP Transformation and SAP ECC to S/4 HANA Green Field Implementation project (RISE offering). ● Launched Shaker's headless E-Commerce store (www.shakersa.com). Also enabling all Social Media Business Accounts. ● New Call center setup from scratch along with Genesys implementation. Also, Custom build Shaker CRM app completely integrated with SAP. ● Successful Implementation of HRMS solution (KayanKR) with Self-service Mobile app. ● Successful launch of Customer Service Mobile application “Shaker Care” on both iOS and Android. ● Microsoft Power BI Implementation for Analytics reports and Management Dashboard. ● Member of Gartner Executive Program.
SAP Transformation Manager
May 2020 - Mar 2021
11 months
Riyadh Saudi Arabia
• Working on Digitally Transforming the Business processes for whole Shaker Group. • Several IT and Business process initiatives taken for Finance, Sales, Supply Chain, HR and Service Department. • Fixing a Failed SAP Implementation, Enhancements and new Developments. Also automating several Business Processes using SAP and Non-SAP Applications. • E-Commerce implementation for whole Shaker Group from scratch. • Front-End website restructuring, UI/UX improvement & Back-End WooCommerce implementation. • Complete end-to-end WooCommerce and SAP integration, making it a headless commerce. • Enhancing SAP CRM and Cloud for Customers (C4C) to maximize Business benefits.
Saudi Paper Group
Jun 2016 - May 2020
4 years
Dammam Saudi Arabia
Group IT Manager (IT Head)
Apr 2019 - May 2020
1 year 2 months
Dammam Saudi Arabia
• SAP, SAP BI, HRMS System and Sales Force Automation Application Management. • Managing Cloud Hosting for SAP with SAP Germany and Office 365, Exchange on Azure. • Planning and Implementing Digital Innovation and Transformation in the organization. • Responsible for the overall Strategic Plan, Direction and Management of the organization’s complex IT Infrastructure with a large setup of 500+ users. • Determining opportunities for improvement of current IT systems and assessing future IT needs. • Managing a high skilled Team of IT personnel. Team Building, Coaching/Mentoring, Conflict Resolution, Skill development and Character building. • Successful upgrade of Network Infrastructure and VPN Migration to cloud. • Successful Implementation of VoIP solution. • Successful Implementation of End client, Email security, Data backup and recovery solution. • Handling SAP Licenses and periodic SAP Audit. • Handling entire IT portfolio of the company. • Yearly Budgeting for IT Department. • Direct reporting to CEO/MD of the company. • Member of IT Steering committee.
Business Application Manager
Oct 2018 - May 2019
8 months
Dammam Saudi Arabia
Business Application Manager for different Business Sectors of Saudi Paper Group which includes Saudi Paper Manufacturing, Saudi Paper Converting and Saudi Paper Recycling. • Managing the team of SAP Consultants, Developers and Application Experts • Successful completion of SAP BI implementation project, following all SAP Project Life-cycle. Implemented using in-house team, saving the company 1.5 Million SAR • Preparing Budget for IT department. Also, Budget vs Expenditure for previous year. • Managing all Business Application projects using waterfall or agile methodologies • Process Enhancements, Multi Vendor dealing, Team Management, Team Building, Coaching, Conflict Resolution, Skill development and Character building.
Senior SAP Consultant - Business Application Lead
Jun 2016 - Oct 2018
2 years 5 months
Dammam Saudi Arabia
Business Application Lead and Senior SAP (SD/MM) Consultant for different Business Sectors of Saudi Paper Group which includes Saudi Paper Manufacturing, Saudi Paper Converting and Saudi Paper Recycling. • Successful completion of SAR 1 Million Project for Sales Automation, implementing SalesBuzz and integration with SAP. • Leading the team for SAR 2.5 Million project for HRMS. Implementing MenaITech and integration with SAP. • Successful Implementation of VAT in SAP with in-house team saving company 2.25 Million SAR. • Business Process Re-Engineering, following SAP best practices and implementing them to improve different business functions. • Communication with SAP HEC support team.
SAP Commercial Analyst
Al-Faisaliah Group (JSC)
Mar 2015 - Jul 2016
1 year 5 months
Riyadh Saudi Arabia
In house Consultant for SAP SD / SAP IS-Retail and SAP CS for different Business Sectors of Al-Faisaliah Group which includes Dairy, Food Sector, Electronic & System Sector, Medical Systems, Pharmaceutical, etc. - Implementing new Business Requirements, collecting the requirements from Business and providing them SAP best practice solutions. - Integration of SAP to Third party Solutions using EDI IDOCs. - Catering change requests and regular Customization to fulfill business needs. - Regular & ongoing resolution of routine SAP SD / IS-Retail / MM / CS user queries, troubleshooting and providing apt support to ensure that business runs efficiently. - Handled all master data creation including Site Master Creation, Product Hierarchy, Merchandise Category Hierarchy, Merchandise Category, Article Master, Customer Master, Vendor Master, Pricing. - Continuous development for business process improvement and streamlining of business procedures in a controlled SAP environment.
SAP Support Executive (E &S Sector)
Sony Electronics
Aug 2012 - Mar 2015
2 years 8 months
Al Qurayyat Saudi Arabia
First Distribution Company - Worked as the In-house SAP Consultant and Business Process Owner (BPO) of Sales and Distribution (SD), for this newly started company First Distribution Company (FDC) (Year 2014). - Worked closely with Accenture to successfully implemented ECC6.0 with SAP IS-Retail in FDC. Involved in Requirement Gathering, Business Blue Print phase, Functional Design phase, UAT phase, Business Process Testing. - Designed complete Product Hierarchy, Merchandise Category Hierarchy and Merchandise Categories for newly started company to deal with Multiple Electronic and Home Appliances Brands, under one Company code. - Handled all master data creation including Site Master Creation, Product Hierarchy, Merchandise Category Hierarchy, Merchandise Category, Article Master, Customer Master, Vendor Master, Pricing. SONY | Modern Electronics Co. Ltd. - Successful implementation of SAP ECC 6.0 with SAP IS-Retail and SAP WM in SONY (Year 2012). Involved in the functional designing phase, user acceptance testing phase, data migration phase, and extensive business process testing. - Successful implementation of SAP MIM Portal (In-Store Merchandise and Inventory Management). Involved in Functional design phase, User acceptance testing phase, QA, Extensive business process testing and User Training. - Successful Implementation of POS Machines in SONY Showrooms integrated with SAP ECC 6.0. Involved in Functional design and testing. - Conducted SAP End User Training after Implementation of SAP to Area Sales Managers/Sales team for Sales Processes and Management for Reporting in SAP. - Conducted SAP SD / MM / IS-Retail / MIM Portal Training for beginners and advanced SAP users in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Iraq (Baghdad & Erbil). - Regular & ongoing resolution of routine SAP SD / MM / PM / IS-Retail user queries, troubleshooting and providing apt support to ensure that business runs efficiently.
Senior Officer SAP - SD / MM
Pakistan State Oil Company Ltd.
Sep 2009 - Aug 2012
3 years
Dera Ghazi Khan, Pakistan
- Worked on complete Migration project from SAP 4.6 to ECC 6.0. Involved in the functional designing phase, user acceptance testing phase, data migration phase, and extensive business process testing, SCAT customized programs; SCAT for Data uploading during data migration process etc. - Configuration changes in SD; Pricing Procedures; Pricing Procedure of Free Goods; Customer Master; LSMW; SCAT uploads - Conducted SAP SD Training for beginners and advanced SAP users at PSO’s Head Office – Karachi, divisional offices of Lahore, Islamabad, Multan, etc. Also conducted training on a Video Conference. - Conducted Business Process Analysis & Documented extensive business process flows that proved essential in the migration process and helpful for the regular support function; - Regular & ongoing resolution of routine SAP SD user queries, troubleshooting and providing timely support to ensure that SD & MM modules run smoothly; - Continuous development for business process improvement and streamlining of business procedures in a controlled SAP environment. - Implemented Online Ordering Management System (OOMS) (Year 2010), designed the user interface and integration with SAP SD module including the sales procedure. Moreover, conducted user training for OOMS throughout PSO’s Retail Network all over Pakistan. - Planning and implementing new functionality/system enhancement based on user requirements in their particular module where applicable and developing user procedures for these new developments.
DA Support Engineer
Mobile Complete
Apr 2008 - Oct 2009
1 year 7 months
- Giving Software support to our customers all over the world. - Troubleshooting and Resolving customer’s technical problem related to mobile devices and mobile applications. - Maintaining and administering “Ensemble Server” which encapsulates the device. - Extensive hands on experience on almost all hand held devices such as Blackberry’s, HTC, Palm, AudioVox, Motorola, Nokia, Sony Ericsson, Samsung, Sanyo and iPhone.
SAP SD Certified
Siemens
Nov 2007 - Mar 2008
5 months
Dera Ghazi Khan, Pakistan
SAP SD Certified (Release ECC6.0), SCM (Sales and Distribution)
Education
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
MBA Essentials
2022 - 2022
4 months
Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology
Master of Business Administration - MBA
2010 - 2012
2 years 1 month
Bahria University
Bachelor
2003 - 2007
4 years 1 month
Licenses & certifications
Introducing SAP Business AI Strategy
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SAP Logistics – Transformation from SAP ERP to SAP S4HANA
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Solution Consultant SCM - Order Fulfilment (SAP - SD ECC6.0)
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Transform Your Business Processes with SAP Signavio and SAP Build
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System Conversion to SAP S/4HANA
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ILFN - ITILv3: Service Management Foundation
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PRINCE2® Foundation Certificate in Project Management
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Agile Project Delivery with Focused Build for SAP Solution Manager
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Portfolio

SIRIUS - SAP S/4HANA Transformation Program
