Nikunja Pattanayak

Nikunja Pattanayak is a Senior Project Manager at Shell with extensive experience in managing a portfolio of medium and large projects, focusing on assurance and stakeholder management. With a background spanning over 14 years, Nikunja has specialized in SAP, spending 13 years in this area and gaining additional experience during a 4-year tenure in the Automation Division at TATA STEEL.

As a PMI certified Project Management professional, Nikunja's educational qualifications include a full-time PGDM course from T.A. Pai Management Institute, coupled with a B.E. in Electronics and Communications from Berhampur University.

With skills honed over more than a decade, Nikunja has proven expertise in SAP modules such as FICO, PS, and PPM, encompassing end-to-end implementations, enhancements, rollouts, customer testing support, and expert assistance to AM teams. Moreover, leadership roles such as Process Area Lead, Project Manager, and Delivery Manager overseeing teams of 45-50 members have showcased exemplary project execution capabilities.

Nikunja's project management proficiencies extend to encompass diverse facets such as requirement gathering, project planning, implementation and monitoring, change management, risk management, quality management, and communication management. The breadth of experience also includes roles as a test manager and cut-over manager, illustrating a comprehensive skill set.

Having worked internationally in cities like Stockholm, Sweden, and Frankfurt, Germany, Nikunja has served as a solution expert, team lead, advisory consultant, and Project Manager. Specializing in Proposal development for RFPs, HANA based KPIs, applications like Fiori, and Simple finance on HANA exemplify Nikunja's expertise.

Nikunja's proficiency in various financial modules within SAP including ICRRB, ABS, IHC in FSCM, and product costing, alongside other areas like AP, AR, G/L, PCA, CCA, underscores a robust background in Finance and Controlling. Furthermore, roles as a data migration specialist for two implementations attest to a well-rounded skill set in addressing complex project requirements.

Recognized for a strong ability to comprehend customer needs, system landscapes, existing business processes, design To-Be models, and deliver impactful demonstrations, Nikunja Pattanayak stands out as a seasoned professional in the field of project management and SAP consultancy.