Vinod Manwatkar is a seasoned IT leader with over 23 years of international experience in enterprise technology, specializing in Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS R12/11i), Oracle Cloud Fusion, and large-scale digital transformation initiatives. He has successfully led end-to-end implementations, upgrades, integrations, and support for complex ERP landscapes in multi-org, multi-currency, and multi-national environments. His technical depth spans Oracle Supply Chain (SCM), CRM, Field Service, Depot Repair, Install base, Service Contract and Financial modules, with a strong foundation in enterprise architecture, solution design, and operations optimization.
Throughout his career, Vinod has served in key leadership roles including Program Manager, Service Delivery Manager, Solution Architect, and Project Manager, managing cross-functional teams of over 50 professionals across onshore and offshore locations. He has delivered critical business solutions across industries such as manufacturing, repair services, automotive, distribution, retail, and public sector, working with top-tier organizations like TopBuild, Capgemini, CGI, Mphasis and EDS Corp. His hands-on leadership has driven Oracle R12 SCM and Field Service implementation/maintenance, Oracle R12 to OCI cloud migrations, Oracle Cloud Fusion SCM rollouts, and the modernization of legacy systems using integrated platforms such as OIC, Spring Boot and Mobile Application for online/off line mode using APEX and VB Studio development platform.
Vinod is highly certified, holding credentials including PMP, ITIL 4, SAFe Agile 6.0, PSM I,CSM, Six Sigma (yellow belt) and multiple Oracle Cloud certifications, encompassing Procurement, Inventory, AI Foundations, and Generative AI. He is a practitioner of Agile, Scrum, and ITIL-ITSM frameworks, leveraging them to structure efficient development cycles, improve service delivery, and enhance business alignment. His leadership style centers on servant leadership, continuous improvement, and team empowerment.
An advocate for operational excellence and innovation, Vinod has spearheaded process optimization initiatives using methodologies like ESOAR, FMA, FMEA, and Kaizen, while integrating Generative AI and RPA bots into ERP-Salesforce processes to automate workflows and improve resilience. He emphasizes building inclusive, adaptive, and performance-driven teams, focusing on mentorship, skill development, and stakeholder engagement to drive successful project outcomes.
Vinod’s ability to align IT strategy with business vision, coupled with his technical acumen and people-first leadership, makes him a trusted advisor and transformation catalyst in the ERP and enterprise technology space.