System Implementation of SAP: Why Most Projects Fail—And How to Fix Yours

SAP should make your business run smoother, not cause endless frustration. Yet, many companies struggle with a system implementation of SAP that fails to deliver real business value.

You and I both know SAP should make work easier—not add to the chaos. When a system implementation of SAP falls short, it doesn’t just slow things down—it drains resources, disrupts operations, and frustrates your team. Let’s turn it around. Your SAP system should drive your business forward, not hold it back.

If you’re serious about getting real results from your SAP system, you’re in the right place. I’ll share practical strategies to cut through the complexity, streamline processes, and make SAP work the way it should. Whether you’re setting up, optimizing, or fixing what’s broken—I’ve got you covered. Let’s get SAP working for you, not against you.

Struggling with Your System Implementation of SAP? Let’s Fix It.

❌ Problem: You spent months (or years) implementing SAP, but your team still struggles to use it.

✅ Solution: I provide customized SAP training and adoption strategies to ensure employees can work with the system effortlessly.

❌ Problem: Your SAP system is live, but processes still feel slow and inefficient.

✅ Solution: I streamline business processes inside SAP, eliminating bottlenecks and making workflows smooth.

❌ Problem: Consultants left, and now you’re stuck with an underutilized system.

✅ Solution: I offer advisory support, ensuring your system evolves with your business.

You can achieve full automation of your SAP landscape and start with a clear SAP business case template if you know what to do. My role would be to help you achieve the full value of your investment. The areas where I support are:

SAP Health Check & Audits

Conduct detailed assessments of your SAP system to identify areas for improvement and running at it's speak.

SAP Suitability Assessment

Helping you determine if SAP aligns with your business needs, ensuring you make the right choice for long-term success.

SAP Integration Strategy

Seamlessly integrate SAP with other business systems (CRM, finance, supply chain) for improved data flow & operations.

SAP License Optimization

Optimize your SAP licenses, cut costs, and ensure compliance—get the most from your investment.

Process Optimization & Automation

Optimize your business processes & implement automation to give you time to focus on the customer.

Implementation Support

Hands-on support to ensure smooth SAP implementation, tackle challenges, and keep your project on track.

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Trusted Voices, Real Results

I’ve had the privilege of guiding teams through digital transformations and SAP Implementations, and these testimonials reflect the impact we’ve made together. Here’s what my clients say about my work and partnerships.

I’ve worked with Noel for almost four years when he used to be one of my key client stakeholders in Etihad Airways.

Noel is- no cliche- a go-getter with an unprecedented focus on cost optimization and over delivering objectives; a mix of qualities that would appear hard for partners or vendors to cope with, however, I can confirm that my experience with Noel has been challenging, exciting and rewarding.

He’s a leader who will ensure everyone is challenged in order to exceed objectives and maximize the value to the organization. It was natural to see things eye to eye having aligned on the bigger purpose of value maximization.

I have known Noel since 2016, however I have worked with him closely on the Finance Transformation Program that commenced in late 2018, where I was the sponsor.

We had an opportunity to transform the Finance function in Etihad by automating our processes and providing more transparency in financial reporting. Noel did a splendid job in helping us to define and implement our road-map, which included SAP, our ERP as well as other reporting solutions, using Microsoft and automation tools like Robotics and Process Automation.

His engagement and collaboration skills are remarkable and worked with my team, as a true partner.

I had the privilege of working closely with Noel for over a year, and throughout that time, he consistently demonstrated qualities that set him apart as an exceptional leader, coach, and mentor.

His ability to inspire those around him, whether through his strategic insights or his personal integrity, has earned him the respect and admiration of many. He’s not only a role model in the professional space but also someone who leads with empathy, always willing to lend an ear or offer guidance when needed.

On a personal level, I’ve come to regard Noel as a close friend—someone whose wisdom and companionship have been invaluable. If you ever wish to learn more about this remarkable individual, feel free to reach out!

Noel led the technical delivery of the SAP Finance Transformation project at Etihad. This was a very substantial undertaking and it is huge credit to Noel that the programme has delivered on time (18 months), on budget and with no major issues.

I have really appreciated his collaborative approach and, in particular, his contribution to the development of the Finance Data Warehouse which will add real insight to our reporting and analysis. Noel is a great colleague and business partner. I wish him the very best in whatever he decides to do next.

I had the privilege of working with Noel on a significant SAP project, and I can confidently say he is an outstanding professional with an exceptional talent for leading complex SAP implementations and driving organizational transformation.

His deep understanding of SAP solutions, coupled with his strategic vision, has been truly impressive. Noel's ability to communicate clearly and deliver results that not only meet but exceed expectations has made a lasting impact. He is a true leader who believes in pushing boundaries, knowing that potential is limitless when leveraging the right SAP tools and strategies.

I worked closely with Noel for two years and highly recommend him as an Executive Digital Transformation Director. His expertise in digital strategy, visionary leadership, and support for innovation were exceptional.

Noel’s guidance drove significant advancements in our digital initiatives, especially in SAP improving efficiency and ensuring we stayed ahead of industry trends. His inclusive leadership fostered a collaborative environment where employees thrived and felt empowered to contribute their best.

Noel has been a core member of my IT leadership team in Etihad since 2017. His functional expertise, combined with his financial /accounting knowledge and detailed business process understanding and attention to detail gained from working in Internal Audit are invaluable tools that Noel uses to drive business change and deliver amazing results.

Since 2017 Noel has consistently exceeded his targets delivering challenging SAP projects, significantly reducing IT costs and improving internal customer satisfaction. I am particularly proud in the way Noel executed the Emiritisation plan giving great opportunities for development to young UAE National university graduates.

I have really enjoyed partnering with Noel and working on EY's HR digital transformation efforts with him. An inspiring IT leader who is solution oriented, Noel always found ways to get worthy projects/efforts through and championing them from an IT perspective.

Laying the foundation stones for several key IT efforts to support business transformation across the corporate functions, he has helped steer very successful efforts/investments at EY. His attention to detail and ex-audit background is an unusual, yet refreshingly formidable combination. With his razor sharp commercial acumen, he is a great partner to work with all round!

Noel has excellent stakeholder management skills and is a very strong communicator. He has a growth mindset and continually challenge himself and his organisation to deliver quicker and more cost effectively. Noel is a very talented negotiator and has a laser focus on cost and value. He builds strong business focused technology organisations and capabilities and develop them into talented teams.
Noel has a strong understanding of technology and the embraces architecture, design, engineering, Innovation an operation. He is a strong believer in data as a key backbone of technology transformation and customer centricity. I have worked with Noel for many years and find him to be a very ethical leader, AND an excellent team player, a talented executive.

AI Solutions for Your SAP Implementation

Make your SAP implementation planning easier with AI tools that help you stay on top of the details. Whether you’re estimating data migration efforts, building a solid business case, or mapping out realistic timelines, these tools provide the insights you need to make informed decisions.

No more guesswork—AI helps you analyze costs, assess project feasibility, and create timelines that align with your business goals. If you want to avoid surprises and ensure a well-structured SAP rollout, these tools can guide you every step of the way. Let’s take the complexity out of planning and set your project up for success.