I am a results-driven SAP Project Manager with extensive experience leading SAP S/4HANA and SAP Business One projects from conception to go-live. I thrive in dynamic corporate settings and collaborate closely with business stakeholders and third‑party vendors to drive successful outcomes. My strengths lie in strategic planning, process improvements, and building win–win relationships across global teams. I have led multi‑country programs, built and guided cross‑functional teams, and founded consulting ventures to help organizations achieve ambitious goals.

Denis Brkljacic

I am a results-driven SAP Project Manager with extensive experience leading SAP S/4HANA and SAP Business One projects from conception to go-live. I thrive in dynamic corporate settings and collaborate closely with business stakeholders and third‑party vendors to drive successful outcomes. My strengths lie in strategic planning, process improvements, and building win–win relationships across global teams. I have led multi‑country programs, built and guided cross‑functional teams, and founded consulting ventures to help organizations achieve ambitious goals.

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I am a results-driven SAP Project Manager with extensive experience leading SAP S/4HANA and SAP Business One projects from conception to go-live. I thrive in dynamic corporate settings and collaborate closely with business stakeholders and third‑party vendors to drive successful outcomes.

My strengths lie in strategic planning, process improvements, and building win–win relationships across global teams. I have led multi‑country programs, built and guided cross‑functional teams, and founded consulting ventures to help organizations achieve ambitious goals.

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Language

Croatian
Fluent
English
Advanced
German
Beginner

Work Experience

SAP Project Manager at Novartis Pharma AG
January 1, 2024 - Present
Coordinated and executed key aspects of a large-scale global SAP program, driving successful outcomes through effective teamwork, strategic planning and proactive problem solving. Worked closely with business stakeholders and third-party vendors in a dynamic corporate environment.
Project Manager at Teva Pharmaceuticals
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Spearheaded a high-impact project for Global R&D sites, coordinating cross-functional teams across time zones, managing budgets and ensuring timely delivery with process and data-driven validation.
Founder, Director at Chordis consulting d.o.o.
January 1, 2023 - Present
Founded and leads a consultancy delivering end-to-end SAP S/4HANA implementation programs, overseeing multi-vendor engagements and comprehensive SAP module coverage (FI/CO/MM/SD/PP/BC/ABAP) with cloud deployment considerations (Azure).
Senior Project Manager at Start Plus d.o.o.
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022
Managed end-to-end project functions and led SAP S/4HANA implementation initiatives, coordinating multi-company collaborations to ensure on-time delivery under strict deadlines.
Senior Project Manager at Vipnet d.o.o.
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
Spearheaded nine large-scale projects in a fast-paced telecom environment, coordinating 70+ cross-company project members and applying PMI standards to enhance process effectiveness and deliver results.
Service Delivery Manager / Project Manager at Vipnet d.o.o.
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2016
Led key service delivery projects within a telecom setting, driving PMI-aligned procedures and ensuring on-time project execution while maintaining high service quality and customer satisfaction.

Education

Master of Business Administration (Mini MBA) at IIR Management Development, London, UK
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026
Bachelor in Electrical Engineering at Faculty of Electrical Engineering & Computing, Zagreb, Croatia
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026

Qualifications

Prince 2 Practitioner Certificate
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026
Prince 2 Foundation Certificate
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certificate
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Telecommunications