Yasir Abbas
Bedford,Canada
Summary
Seasoned SAP Technology Lead with over 20 years of experience in Program/Project Management and Solution Architecture. Proven track record in managing and optimizing ERP systems (SAP), leading digital transformation initiatives, and driving business process improvements. Adept at transitioning traditional IT operations into MIS-driven organizations and providing strategic leadership to cross-functional teams. Committed to enhancing organizational value through innovative technology solutions and excellent customer service.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SAP Technology Lead (Part of PMO)
Municipal Group of Companies – Canada (Construction, Waste Management & Manufacturing)
2024.03 - Current
- Leading a digital transformation program, including implementation of SAP S/4HANA, SuccessFactors, BTP, SAC and other technology verticals from inception till deployment and support.
Project Manager & Business Process Analyst
Dalhousie University – Canada (Education)
2020.02 - 2021.02
- Led various transformation initiatives, including the Banner ERP upgrade program; Managed and facilitated the Business Process Reengineering / Improvement project; and, Key liaison between Information Technology and Business / Client’s team to align the solution with industry best practices and Dalhousie strategic directions.
SAP Project Manager
Naufar - Qatar (Healthcare)
2017.03 - 2019.08
- Led a business transformation program, and achieved a 20% reduction in process turnaround
- Managed key stakeholders, including the steering committee, other business leaders and business users to elicit business requirements, finalized Business Blueprint/fit gap, designed functional & technical specifications, provided the necessary guidance to testers during the QA process and managed change management, including providing training.
SAP Analyst (Assistant Project Manager), Acting Head of Business Solutions, Head of IT Projects, Change Management Facilitator
Qatar Petrochemical Company - Qatar (Petrochemical)
2007.12 - 2016.12
- Successfully led key strategic programs from initiations to execution to closure and provided overall strategic direction for the corporate application landscape
- Effectively led the business applications support team for managing core ERP and other vertical application support
- Achieved 99% of SLAs and improved KPIs by 10%.
Managing Consultant
Abacus Consulting – Formerly PWC – Pakistan (Consulting, Clients - Utilities and Manufacturing)
2007.05 - 2007.12
- As a Senior Business Analyst and a subject matter expert, Yasir liaised between the SAP Project team and the Client’s business team to resolve complex business scenarios
- Worked closely with process owners and end users to elicit & finalize business processes /blueprint documents.
Project Manager / Functional Consultant
Intelligent Corporate Solutions - UAE (Consulting, Clients – Services, Real Estate and Money Market)
2006.07 - 2007.04
- As a Project Manager and track lead for Oracle E‐business suite for Financials, Supply Chain & Business Intelligence led various successful end to end implementations.
ERP Business Analyst
National Logistic Cell, NLC – Pakistan (Transportation / Logistics)
2004.12 - 2006.06
- Led and managed Business Transformation & Oracle e‐Business Suite – ERP implementation
- As a member of NLC PMO & Financial track Lead, assisted Project Manager with the ERP team & implementation partner.
Education
Master of Information Management -
Dalhousie University
Master of Business Administration -
Institute of Business Administration
Fellow member of Cost & Management Accountant -
Institute of Cost & Management Accountants of Pakistan
Skills
- Business Analysis
- Project Management
- Requirements Gathering
- Change Management
- Process Automation
- Enterprise Architecture
- Vendor Management
Websites
Accomplishments
- Successfully led digital transformation programs including SAP S/4HANA, SuccessFactors, BTP, and SAC implementations from inception to deployment and support.
- Achieved significant process improvements and operational efficiencies through business process reengineering and technology integration.
- Recognized for excellence in customer service and support in managing core business applications.
Certification
- Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI – PBA)
- SAP Certified Associate – SAP Activate Project Manager
- SAP Certified Application Associate – SAP S/4HANA for Financial Accounting Associates (SAP S/4HANA 1909)
- SAP Certified Application Associate – Management Accounting (CO) – ERP 6.0 EHP6
- SAP Certified Application Associate – Business Process Integration with SAP S/4HANA 1809
- Certified ITIL V3, Foundation
Personal Information
Citizenship: Canadian
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Urdu
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
SAP Technology Lead (Part of PMO)
Municipal Group of Companies – Canada (Construction, Waste Management & Manufacturing)
2024.03 - Current
Project Manager & Business Process Analyst
Dalhousie University – Canada (Education)
2020.02 - 2021.02
SAP Project Manager
Naufar - Qatar (Healthcare)
2017.03 - 2019.08
SAP Analyst (Assistant Project Manager), Acting Head of Business Solutions, Head of IT Projects, Change Management Facilitator
Qatar Petrochemical Company - Qatar (Petrochemical)
2007.12 - 2016.12
Managing Consultant
Abacus Consulting – Formerly PWC – Pakistan (Consulting, Clients - Utilities and Manufacturing)
2007.05 - 2007.12
Project Manager / Functional Consultant
Intelligent Corporate Solutions - UAE (Consulting, Clients – Services, Real Estate and Money Market)
2006.07 - 2007.04
ERP Business Analyst
National Logistic Cell, NLC – Pakistan (Transportation / Logistics)
2004.12 - 2006.06
Master of Information Management -
Dalhousie University
Master of Business Administration -
Institute of Business Administration
Fellow member of Cost & Management Accountant -
Institute of Cost & Management Accountants of Pakistan
- Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI – PBA)
- SAP Certified Associate – SAP Activate Project Manager
- SAP Certified Application Associate – SAP S/4HANA for Financial Accounting Associates (SAP S/4HANA 1909)
- SAP Certified Application Associate – Management Accounting (CO) – ERP 6.0 EHP6
- SAP Certified Application Associate – Business Process Integration with SAP S/4HANA 1809
- Certified ITIL V3, Foundation
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