Detlef Richter – power, speed, endurance for your IT

SAP HANA and Cloud system landscape build, transform and run – leadership for teams, areas and departments – supplier management

About me

I take care of the IT,

getting the right things you need to be stable and flexible, on the cutting edge and cost efficient, individual at your business core and standard at the commodity processes.

With my knowledge and experience at technical opportunities,

available best in class standard software solutions and capability to deal with internal needs I am able to find the right mix for your IT.

Last but not least,

solid IT expertise in supplier negotiations, contract setup, financial framework, legal governance and process standards are the tools used in my daily work.

My profile

Many years' management and leadership experience

as department or team lead, IT project lead, organizational change management, analysis/optimization of processes, V-Model or SCRUM

Deep managerial knowledge

in IT-Management, IT-Sourcing, IT-Implementation, IT-Strategy, In- and Out-Sourcing, M&A-Activities among others, in-depth process and IT knowledge in Finance, Logistics, Consolidation and HR/HCM in various industries

Expertise

in SAP HANA, SAP Cloud Platform, S/4HANA, SAP-Cloud-Strategy, SAP-ERP, SAP-Rollouts, Business consulting, solution selection, supplier selection, implementation with numerous successful go-lives

Intercultural oriented work-style

with international experience in various countries and cultures

Deep knowledge

in the areas of IT security, data protection and compliance

Strong team spirit

and able to motivate people to achieve common goals

Areas of Expertise

SAP Expertise

  • SAP HANA & S/4HANA Implementation
  • SAP Cloud Platform Strategy
  • SAP ERP Rollouts
  • SAP System Landscape Optimization
  • SAP Integration Solutions

IT Management

  • IT Strategy Development
  • IT Sourcing & Vendor Management
  • Project & Program Management
  • IT Governance & Compliance
  • Change Management

International Experience

  • Cross-cultural Team Leadership
  • Global IT Project Delivery
  • International Stakeholder Management
  • Multi-country Rollouts
  • Global Supplier Negotiations

Security & Compliance

  • IT Security Strategy
  • Data Protection & GDPR
  • Compliance Frameworks
  • Risk Management
  • Security Audits & Assessments

Services

IT Strategy & Consulting

  • IT Strategy Development
  • Digital Transformation Roadmaps
  • IT Architecture Consulting
  • Business Process Optimization

Project Management

  • SAP Implementation Projects
  • Cloud Migration Programs
  • IT Transformation Initiatives
  • Agile & Traditional Project Management

Vendor Management

  • Supplier Selection & Evaluation
  • Contract Negotiation
  • SLA Management
  • Vendor Performance Optimization

References & Success Stories

Global Manufacturing Company

Led the successful implementation of S/4HANA across 12 countries, resulting in standardized processes and 30% improvement in reporting efficiency.

Industry: Manufacturing | Project Duration: 18 months

European Financial Services

Developed and executed cloud migration strategy, moving 80% of applications to SAP Cloud Platform with zero downtime and 25% cost reduction.

Industry: Financial Services | Project Duration: 12 months

Healthcare Provider Network

Optimized IT vendor landscape, consolidating from 15 to 5 strategic partners and achieving 20% annual savings while improving service quality.

Industry: Healthcare | Project Duration: 9 months

Retail Chain

Led digital transformation program integrating SAP solutions with e-commerce platforms, resulting in unified customer experience and 40% faster order processing.

Industry: Retail | Project Duration: 15 months

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I'm always interested in new challenges and opportunities. Feel free to reach out to discuss how I can help power, speed, and endurance to your IT initiatives.