About Me
I am an Associate Partner at EY Consulting in Oslo, specializing in ERP, SAP, and business transformation. Over three decades I have led multinational rollouts, migrations, and modernization programs for customers across energy, chemicals, aerospace & defense, manufacturing, and agriculture.
I focus on measurable outcomes, stabilizing complex SAP landscapes, optimizing business processes, delivering strategic and operational objectives, and modernizing infrastructure and IT operating models—leveraging EY’s Business, People, and Technology Consulting capabilities across the Nordics and Central Europe.
Background Deep Dive
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Experience Timeline
2025
Associate Partner, Technology Consulting
- Collaborate across the Technology, Strategy, & Transformation team (TST) to implement, optimize, and identify opportunities to improve customers’ SAP platforms.
- Engage with a diverse group of motivated colleagues, fostering a culture of continuous learning.
- Focus on enhancing customer implementations, both new and existing, to maximize their SAP investment.
2024
Senior Program Manager, Digital Technology (IT / DT)
- Part of Senior Management team of the Core Platforms Area.
- Led 10 cross-functional workstreams to deliver a Global Template (Explore phase) Blueprint within a $100M SAP S/4HANA Greenfield Business Transformation program.
- Spearheaded a $21M global ERP transformation to replace legacy planning tools with SAP IBP.
- Directed IT and business teams in AMS transitions, achieving significant cost savings and infrastructure modernization.
- Delivered seamless SAP migrations and large-scale supply chain initiatives with high user satisfaction.
2014
ERP System Owner & IT Operations Lead
- Led SAP ecosystem stabilization and improvement for Norwegian subsea business operations.
- Delivered IT operational excellence and ensured alignment with GE’s strategic objectives.
2012
Senior Project Manager & SAP Solution Architect
- Stabilized and enhanced SAP landscapes for multinational clients including Hydro Aluminum and StatoilHydro.
- Managed AMS transitions, technical upgrades, and SAP Solution Manager implementations.
2009
SAP Project Manager & Senior Supply Chain Consultant
- Supported multiple clients including ABB Offshore Systems, Coca-Cola Drikker, and PRG Schultz as SAP Supply Chain Expert, Project Manager, and System Optimization Advisor.
2001
Senior Manager (SAP Practice) – Process & Technology
- Managed SAP implementations for global clients including Nokia, Ericsson, and British American Tobacco.
- Delivered full lifecycle SAP projects from blueprinting through post-implementation support.
1992
Earlier Career Highlights
- Engagements with McDonnell Douglas, The Aerospace Corporation, Hughes Aircraft, Conoco, NASSCO, Nortel Networks, and others.
Key Accomplishments & Recognition Awards
Global ERP Transformations
- Led 10 cross-functional workstreams to deliver a Global Template (Explore phase) Blueprint within a $100M SAP S/4HANA Greenfield Business Transformation program.
- Led a $21M SAP IBP implementation for Yara International, integrating six ERP systems and achieving seamless process optimization.
IT Cost Optimization
- Delivered a 40% cost savings at Yara by transitioning AMS and Infrastructure services while modernizing IT infrastructure.
SAP Migration Success
- Drove a 7-month migration of Yara’s Animal Nutrition (Feed Phosphates) unit to their corporate SAP system with the project delivered on time, under budget, and with zero open defects one week post go-live.
AMS Excellence
- Managed SAP AMS organizations for multiple customers, stabilizing and enhancing complex SAP landscapes across global enterprises.
- Received four individual professional recognition awards for outstanding service in areas of “Compliance”, “Imagination & Courage”, and “Clear Thinking”.
Supply Chain Optimization
- Delivered scalable logistics and procurement solutions for multinational clients across manufacturing, oil & gas, telecommunications, and aerospace & defense industries.
Clients & Project Areas
33 years collective delivery experience covering 28 projects spanning 17 clients across 10 countries with wide-ranging responsibilities, including:
- Yara International ASA
- GE Oil & Gas / Subsea
- PRG Schultz
- Coca Cola
- Hydro Aluminum
- StatoilHydro (now Equinor)
- ABB Offshore Systems
- Ericsson Wireless
- Nokia Mobile Phones
- British American Tobacco
- Nortel Networks
- Conoco
- AST Computers
- National Steel & Shipbuilding Co.
- Hughes Aircraft Company
- The Aerospace Corporation
- McDonnell Douglas Aerospace
Skills & Expertise
SAP / ERP Knowledge + Industry & Business Experience
SAP
- S/4HANA, ECC, R/3
- System Landscape Optimization (SLO)
- Configuration & IMG
- Solution Manager (SolMan)
- Transport & Change Request Management (ChaRM)
- ABAP, BTP, Fiori
- PI/PO, CI-DS
Supply Chain Expertise
- MM, PP, SD, LES, IBP
- Procurement, Planning
- Inventory Control
- Master Data
Technical Skills
- AMS Delivery, ITIL Processes
- Infrastructure & Security Management
Industries & Focus
- Chemicals
- Oil & Gas
- Telecommunications
- Aerospace & Defense
- Management Consulting
- Freelance Consulting
- Information Technology (IT)
Business & Project Relevant
- Program & Project Management
- Business Transformation
- Supply Chain Management
- End-to-End Supply Chain
- Procurement & Production
- Supply & Demand Planning
- Sales Order Processing
- Business Process Mapping & Design
- Fit / GAP Assessment
- Global Template Creation
- Project Planning
- Test Management
- Data Mining & Mapping, ETL
- Master & Reference Data Management
- Quality Assurance
- Risk Management
- Business Case
- Benefits Optimization & Realization
- Vendor & Contract Management
- Opportunity Analysis
- Team Building / Motivation
- Stakeholder Engagement & Analysis
- Change Management
- Waterfall, Agile, SAFe, Scrum, PMI
- Multi-disciplinary Team Leadership
Education & Certifications
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BSc – Electrical Engineering & Computer Systems
- University of Southern California (USC) — www.usc.edu
- Graduated with honours / 3.50 on 4.00 scale – Cum Laude (1992)
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Certifications & Training
- SAP MM/PP, SAP PM, SAP EBP, SAP FI/CO trained
- SAP Activate / ASAP-8 (Waterfall & Agile)
- PMI, SAFe Agilist, Certified Scrum Master, ITIL Processes
Professional References
“Shawn consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership, technical expertise, and a commitment to excellence.” —
“Shawn managed to develop a coherent framework of relevant recommendations for improvement (including a workable implementation plan).” —
“…we finished on-time … and well under-budget, in spite of an environment where that was/is, a rare occurrence.” —
“His leadership proved decisive in ensuring a successful and on-time ‘Go-Live’.” —
“Shawn envisioned & strategized the delivery road map for SAP services, and then initiated & succeeded with rebuilding the Offshore AMS relationship. The challenges, when compared to the ones at EDB, were tougher, but Shawn proved equal to the task as he practically managed to drive & deliver seamless E2E services to the Business.” —
“Even now, more than 7 years since I worked together with Shawn, he is still very present in my mind. This is especially due not only to his high professional competence in the SAP arena and his project management skills, but due to his personality. Shawn was outstanding in his ability and willingness to create value, to support the business and he never shied away from taking the expected responsibility.” —
Contact
If you are considering an ERP upgrade, implementation, or any SAP Business Transformation opportunities in the Nordics or Central Europe, please reach out to me. I’d welcome the opportunity to explore how EY can help you strategize, plan, and accelerate delivery on your strategic business and operational goals.
Email: shawn.stone@no.ey.com
Location: Oslo, Norway (serving the Nordic region & Central Europe)