Karen Bronze

• Spearheaded the migration of SAP procurement solutions from ECC to S/4HANA as part of a global project, ensuring minimal disruptions during hypercare and cutover

• Managed IT components of business cutover, collaborating with IBM and business teams for knowledge transfer and issue resolution

• Conducted requirement gathering, WBS development, and stakeholder reporting, achieving alignment across technical and business streams

• Enabled seamless system design and implementation, delivering status updates, managing daily stand-ups, and prioritizing key deliverables

• Directed the S/4HANA deployment for Nigeria, covering 4 breweries and 2 plants, by developing and coordinating detailed release schedules

• Designed and executed comprehensive deployment and cutover plans, ensuring cross- functional and data team alignment

• Established go-live readiness criteria and delivered presentations to CIO and senior stakeholders

• Successfully managed Dress Rehearsals, Mock Runs, and testing phases with a focus on quality and on-time delivery

• Drove SAP S/4HANA release planning for IBP, EWM, and larger releases in South Africa, delivering highly efficient deployment workplans

• Identified and mitigated cross-application risks while leading both technical and functional teams during go-live preparation

• Enhanced reporting tools and dashboards for real-time status updates and tracking project milestones

• Oversaw the S/4HANA blueprint phase for a global SAP implementation, ensuring all finance deliverables were completed on time

• Created Power BI-based reporting metrics to monitor project health and address gaps in the delivery pipeline

• Delivered risk analysis and actionable insights to the steering committee and executive stakeholders

• Managed costs and project timelines for the Swift Program to implement HANA and Insurance Analyzer technical architecture

• Led infrastructure progress while overseeing technical teams, ensuring alignment with agile project methodologies

• Established and executed technical documentation templates and QA protocols for a successful project rollout

• Senior Project Manager for BPC Planning implementation.

• Developed and managed project build plans and deliverables.

• Strengthened client relationships as a trusted advisor for SAP deployment.

• Agile-aligned project content.

• Status reporting, testing materials, and change management frameworks.

• Project Manager for Space Management using ASAP and Agile methodologies.

• Delivered functional specs, testing strategies, and training materials.

• Led change management and community engagement for SAP implementation.

• Directed SAP program portfolios for the Office of the CFO, overseeing finance, procurement, and operations-related projects.
• Delivered actionable strategies for risk mitigation and escalations while managing SAP support teams.
• Defined and communicated project visions and goals to cross-functional stakeholders and the CFO.

• Project Manager for BPC implementation replacing SEM.
• Managed project budgets, documentation, and team integration for SAP tasks.
• Utilized PMBOK principles to align project delivery with Express Methodology.

• Extensive experience as SAP ECC FICO Consultant and Stream Lead.
• Roles included SAP integration and leadership for finance and technical modules across Africa and Europe.
• SAP global template design and project management for international media company