PM Insight Sunnyvale Virtual Meeting - Enterprise Resource Planning – What and How do you implement
PM Insight-Sunnyvale Virtual Meeting:
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Projects - What and How Do You Implement
This session will address why companies use ERP solutions – what are the typical use cases and types of implementations which are common. ERP can be a driver of change, digital transformation, optimization, can support back-office functions and is undergoing substantial technical transformation with adoption of cloud SaaS solutions.
Given these use cases, we will discuss methods of implementation based on the scenario. Waterfall may suite some uses, agile for others, continuous build in others. We will review key project management structures such as a PMO, PMO as a Service, Portfolio management, best practice PMO capabilities and PM accelerators. We will address best practices roadmap and assessment approaches to define the implementation scope.
Takeaways:
- Why ERP – Why do companies implement ERP solutions, what are the typical use cases, ERP marketplace
- How do you implement ERP – depending on the use case, what are the important implementation methodologies? Waterfall (e.g. SAP Activate), Agile (e.g. SAFe), Continuous build?
- Typical PMO structures – capabilities, portfolio management, project management tools, accelerators, PMO as a Service
- Scoping an ERP implementation – building an ERP roadmap including key components which must be managed
About the Instructor:
John Singel
John Singel is a Managing Director with FTI Consulting in their Technology Transformation IT group.
Mr. Singel specializes in technology transformation, modern architecture solutioning, M&A technology planning and solutioning, digital transformation, all things ERP, IT optimization / restructuring and IT financial management.
Mr. Singel is an IT transformation and information technology professional that maximizes business benefit through IT strategic focus, agility, strategy, technology solutions, business process management, change management and successful delivery. IT M&A strategy practitioner for divestiture, joint venture formation and legacy-company IT cost optimization. Mr. Singel has been responsible for all aspects of the strategy from the application rationalization, desired state architecture, implementation plan and budget, to the unified operating model.
Mr. Singel has led over 15 ERP implementations including multiyear global greenfield roll outs, M&A related ERP consolidations and carve outs, ERP optimization, digital transformation and migrations to cloud.
Mr. Singel has delivered consulting engagements in a wide range of industries including consumer products, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, aerospace, insurance, public sector, telecommunications, high technology and automotive.
Prior to FTI, John held leadership positions in several IT professional services firms including PricewaterouseCoopers and EMC Corporation.
Meeting Leader: Kuntal Thakore, PMP, CSM
Online Registration
PMI Silicon Valley Members: $5.00
Non-Members: $5.00
Students & Veterans: Free (Please contact Meeting Leader for the discount code)
Cancellation Policy
This event is a professional society meeting, held for the benefit of its members. The Plan Ahead registration fee paid is based on the registrant's ability to commit to attendance, ahead of time. The Plan Ahead registration fee will not be refunded for any reason, other than event cancellation, after normal business hours (5:00 PM, Pacific) on the registration deadline day. The PMI - Silicon Valley Chapter reserves the right to make last-minute changes to program content and speakers, as circumstances dictate.
Event Properties
| Event Date | 02-09-2022 6:00 pm |
| Event End Date | 02-09-2022 8:00 pm |
| Cut off date | 02-08-2022 10:00 pm |
| Individual Price | $5.00 |
| Location | Virtual Event |