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Howard James

Howard James

Senior Consulting Manager

Upper Management / Consulting

Lewes, Lewes District, East Sussex

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Services offered

Lead complex SAP transformation programmes across global enterprises, specializing in Source to Pay, procurement optimization, and enterprise architecture.

Resolve deep-rooted conflicts between IT and business stakeholders, rebuilding trust and fostering high-performing, collaborative partnerships.

Design and deliver strategic solutions using SAP ECC, S/4 HANA, Ariba, Coupa, aligned with business goals and operational efficiency.

Drive process improvement initiatives through workshops, pain point analysis, and benefits case development, resulting in measurable cost savings and performance gains.

Manage multi-vendor delivery teams across hybrid methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, SAP Activate), ensuring scope control, budget alignment, and stakeholder satisfaction.

Engage C-level executives with tailored solution proposals, business cases, and strategic roadmaps that link technology delivery to enterprise value.

Sap transformation
Process improvement
Solution architect
Stakeholder engagement
Procurement optimization
Enterprise architecture
Approximate rate: £ 90 per hour

Experience

Senior Consulting Manager and Solution Architect with over 25 years of experience leading global SAP transformation programmes, procurement technology initiatives, and enterprise architecture across diverse industries including utilities, automotive, finance, and retail. Proven track record in delivering Source to Pay solutions using SAP ECC, S/4 HANA, Ariba, Coupa, with deep expertise in stakeholder engagement, conflict resolution, and cross-functional team leadership. Adept at driving strategic change, resetting fractured IT-business relationships, and producing actionable business cases, process improvements, and digital roadmaps that align technology delivery with enterprise value.

Education

BA (Hons) Economics

MSc Information Technology

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