Professional Summary
Amit Sahu currently serves as the Global Head of SAP Center of Excellence (CoE) and Architect at Centrient Pharmaceuticals, a role he has held since 2022. He is based in Gurgaon, Haryana, India. Amit has over 23 years of professional experience in SAP systems and enterprise architecture, with a strong focus on SAP CoE leadership, SAP system design, rollout, and transformation projects primarily in the pharmaceutical and chemical industries.
Current Role and Responsibilities
At Centrient Pharmaceuticals, Amit leads the global SAP Center of Excellence, overseeing architecture strategy, system integration, upgrade initiatives, and global SAP rollouts. His leadership encompasses:
- Strategic SAP architecture and governance for scalable enterprise-wide SAP frameworks.
- Managing robust SAP ecosystem solutions including SAP ECC 6.0 EHP6, SAP Solution Manager, C4C (Cloud for Customer).
- Driving SAP S/4HANA readiness and migration planning initiatives.
- Overseeing SAP system integration with third-party cloud platforms such as Azure, specifically with databases like IBM DB2 to HANA DB migrations.
- Leading and coordinating complex SAP projects supporting serialization, supply chain, tax compliance (GST in India), and reporting automation.
- Implementing SAP functionalities tailored to chemical, pharmaceutical, and life sciences sectors.
- Managing vendor and service delivery relationships related to SAP implementation and maintenance.
Since joining Centrient in 2018, Amit's contributions have included team leadership as SAP Business Consultant and orchestrating end-to-end SAP ECC upgrades and process harmonization.
Previous Experience Highlights
Prior to Centrient Pharmaceuticals, Amit has accumulated extensive SAP consulting, architecture, and management experience with notable involvement in:
- A long-term SAP rollout at DSM Sinochem Pharmaceuticals (2012–2018), managing multi-country deployments and business process standardization.
- Key SAP implementations in diverse industries such as waste recycling, mining, automotive (e.g., International Centre for Automotive Technology - ICAT), chemicals (HIL), EPC industry (Metso) and pharmaceuticals (Panacea Biotec).
- Tenures at leading consulting and IT services firms including Accenture, where he served over 14 years and developed leadership competencies in SAP project delivery.
- Multi-industry SAP ECC 6.0 and EHP upgrades, workflow automation (Material Management module), and procurement process enhancements.
Education and Certifications
- Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Chemical Engineering from Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET), Lucknow (1998–2002).
- Completed a professional certification titled "Top 10 Rules for Highly Effective Leadership" (LinkedIn, May 2023).
- Amit is proficient in both English and Hindi languages.
Technical and Domain Expertise
- Deep mastery of SAP ERP modules including ECC 6.0, Supply Chain Management, Financial Accounting (FICO), and Solution Manager.
- Experienced in SAP S/4HANA migration strategies, database migrations (IBM DB2 to HANA), and cloud integration (Azure platform).
- Expertise in compliance-related SAP solutions such as GST India tax reporting tools and third-party add-ons like Applexus.
- Skilled in global SAP rollout coordination across regions including China and Mexico.
- Extensive hands-on experience in workflow automation, P2P processes, and SAP C4C CRM integration.
- Strong knowledge of Life Sciences industry-specific regulatory and serialization requirements.
Organizational Impact and Leadership
- Leads a global SAP CoE team, driving innovation and continuous improvement in enterprise IT systems.
- Facilitates integration between SAP and external cloud/service delivery providers ensuring operational stability and scalability.
- Engages with cross-functional teams for seamless adoption of digital transformation initiatives within Centrient Pharmaceuticals.
- Demonstrates effective change management, aligning IT strategy with Centrient’s pharmaceutical business goals.
Professional Network and Presence
- Amit has a professional network exceeding 1,100 followers on LinkedIn and maintains active interactions within the pharmaceutical and SAP communities.
- Notably connected with other senior professionals at Centrient Pharmaceuticals including roles in global talent management and IT leadership.
- Shares thought leadership related to SAP architecture, leadership, and digital transformation on social media and industry events.
This detailed profile reflects Amit Sahu’s extensive technical leadership in SAP architecture and strategic ERP implementation in a highly regulated pharmaceutical environment. His role at Centrient Pharmaceuticals centers on optimizing and future-proofing SAP landscapes to support global pharmaceutical manufacturing and compliance, making him a critical stakeholder for enterprise IT and digital innovation initiatives.
