Slide 1 - Introduction
Name: Michel Silva
Location: Barcelona, Spain
Languages: Portuguese (native), Spanish, English
Experience: 10+ years in SAP Project and Cutover Management
Slide 2 - Professional Profile
- Project leader with strong background in cutover planning and execution.
- Deep understanding of business processes in Finance, Supply Chain, Sales, and Procurement.
- Focused on risk mitigation, data integrity, and successful go-lives.
Example: At Schneider Electric, I led the cutover strategy during the Iberia SAP project, aligning IT and busines
Slide 3 - Relevant Experience
ISDIN (Spain) - Backoffice SAP Manager
- Led a multicultural team (+8) in charge of SAP ECC, BW, HR, MM, SD, and PO.
- Provided support for global SAP projects and participated in data validation and migration.
Example: During a recent SAP rollout, I coordinated master data validation with teams from Sales and Logistics
Schneider Electric / CGI - SAP Project Manager
- Responsible for cutover execution and validation phases in large transformation programs.
- Facilitated business workshops and risk assessments to ensure continuity.
Example: Conducted multiple mock cutovers involving 5 departments and resolved system dependency conflict
Slide 4 - Core Skills
- Cutover Planning & Strategy: Experience developing detailed execution plans and stakeholder alignment.
- Risk Management: Skilled at risk identification, mitigation planning, and contingency preparation.
- Stakeholder Communication: Clear and proactive communicator across IT, Business, and Vendors.
- Leadership: Experienced leading cross-functional teams under tight deadlines.
Example: Led hypercare phase post-go-live with a structured command center approach that resolved 80% of t
Slide 5 - Added Value
- Experience in regulated and high-demand environments.
- Result-oriented mindset with operational efficiency focus.
- Remote work capability across different time zones.
- Multicultural and collaborative approach.
Example: Managed go-live activities across Spain and Latin America remotely, ensuring alignment with local bu
Slide 6 - Closing
Availability: Immediate
Interest: To contribute to a seamless and successful project cutover, ensuring operational continuity.
Thank you for the opportunity. I am ready to join your team and bring value from day one.