Paul
Szyarto

MBA, PMP,
SAP Certified

20+

years of experience

18

full life cycle
implementations

60+

clients worldwide

About

Bridging Strategy, Technology, and Execution

Paul is a seasoned C-Suite executive, entrepreneur, and investor with over 20 years of experience leading and advising organizations across industries and continents. In addition to his executive leadership roles, he has served dual functions as a Senior Project Manager and SAP Consultant, driving large-scale enterprise system implementations for both public and private sector clients.

He specializes in SAP R/3 and S/4HANA deployments, upgrades, and production support, with deep functional expertise in Project Systems, Financials, Controlling, and Sales & Distribution. A proven leader in project management and earned value management (EVM), Paul leverages advanced tools such as Deltek Cobra, Microsoft Project, and Primavera P6 to ensure precision delivery - on time and within budget. Over the course of his career, he has successfully led 18 full life-cycle implementations and supported more than 60 clients worldwide, combining hands-on technical acumen with strategic program oversight to deliver measurable business outcomes.

My mission is to deliver scalable, accurate, and reliable solutions that align with business objectives and maximize ROI. Passionate about SAP and enterprise transformation, I thrive on tackling complex challenges and helping organizations achieve lasting success.

Project Management

On-Time, On-Budget, Aligned with Strategy

  • Strategic Planning & Execution
  • Global Program Oversight
  • Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
  • Financial & Capital Management
  • Professional Services
  • Business Process Reengineering
  • Organizational Change Management
  • Strategic Planning & Execution
  • Cross-Functional Team Leadership
  • Change & Risk Management
  • P&L Accountability
  • Stakeholder Engagement

Paul Szyarto is a proven project management executive with over 20 years of experience delivering complex, multi-million-dollar programs across defense, energy, technology, and manufacturing. Paul combines deep expertise in SAP, earned value management, and enterprise project management toolsets like Microsoft Project, Primavera, and Deltek Cobra to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with organizational strategy. Known for building high-performing teams and driving measurable ROI, he has consistently scaled operations, optimized resources, and delivered transformation for Fortune 500 clients and government agencies alike.

SAP Consutling

Strategic Vision, Technical Mastery

Paul Szyarto is a senior SAP consultant and ERP executive with nearly two decades of experience leading global SAP transformations for Fortune 500 companies and government agencies. He is an expert in SAP Project Systems, Funds Management, Controlling, and Finance, with deep knowledge of integration across platforms such as Microsoft Project, Primavera, Oracle, and Deltek Cobra. Paul has successfully delivered more than 80 SAP engagements, including full life cycle R/3 and S/4HANA implementations, upgrades, and cloud deployments. Known for his ability to bridge technical depth with strategic vision, he consistently helps organizations streamline operations, achieve compliance, and maximize ROI from their SAP investments.

Technical Knowledge

SAP Project Systems (PS) & Controlling

  • Led the functional configuration of SAP Project Systems (PS) for diverse client projects, tailoring solutions to unique project management and reporting needs.
  • WBS, Network, Activity, and Activity Element configuration.
  • Milestone and progress tracking models.
  • Work center management with HR master integration.
  • Resource-related billing and CATS timesheet functions.
  • Earned value models with milestone-based management.
  • Results Analysis and DIP profiles with multiple calculation methods.
  • Profitability segment settlement and controlling profitability analysis.
  • Planning board optimization and integration with MM, CO, FI, SD.
  • Configured Project Systems and PMMO (Project Manufacturing Management & Optimization) integration to manage large-scale engineering and manufacturing projects.

SAP Funds Management (FM)

  • Expertly configured SAP FM for streamlined financial operations, improving budgetary control and transparency.
  • Setup of Funds, Fund Centers, Commitment Items, Functional Areas.
  • Configuration of Budget Control System.
  • Budget planning, availability control, and budget carryforward models.

SAP Finance (FI) & Controlling (CO)

  • Delivered robust FI/CO solutions across industries, supporting compliance and complex cost models.
  • Natural account configuration, adjustments, and reconciliations.
  • Controlling area, cost center, business area, profitability segment setup.
  • Internal order management and cross-module allocations.

SAP Integration – PI/PO, CPI, BTP

  • Utilized SAP PI/PO for over 300 enterprise-level integrations, connecting SAP with AS400, Oracle, and Microsoft platforms.
  • Developed design objects (data/message types, service interfaces, mappings).
  • Setup WSDL, XSD, RFC models, HTTP, FTP, JDBC, SOAP adapters.
  • Permission, caching, and alert rule management.
  • Implemented SAP Cloud Platform Integration (CPI) to modernize interfaces and enable hybrid cloud integration with S/4HANA and third-party SaaS solutions.
  • Built integration flows with OData/REST APIs.
  • Configured SuccessFactors, Ariba, Concur, and Salesforce integrations.
  • Applied security artifacts (certificates, OAuth tokens) for CPI flows.
  • Leveraged SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) for application extensions and data services.
  • Used SAP Integration Suite for API Management and Event Mesh.
  • Built side-by-side extensions on SAP BTP Cloud Foundry.
  • Configured Business Application Studio (BAS) for extension apps.
  • Applied SAP AI Core and Data Intelligence for predictive analytics integration.

SAP Analytics & Reporting

  • Delivered integrated reporting solutions across SAP ECC and S/4.
  • Configured SAP SAC (Analytics Cloud) dashboards for real-time financial and project KPIs.
  • Established SAP BW/4HANA connections for advanced analytics.
  • Integrated Power BI/Tableau with SAP backends for hybrid reporting models.

SAP Data Migration, Management & Governance

  • Setup data cleansing, parsing, transformations with master data validations before CPI integrations for data loads.
  •  Configured and maintained SAP MDG (Master Data Governance) for centralized control of master data lifecycles.
  • Supported Data Services, Informatica, and Syniti integrations for migration and governance.

Cross-Functional Expertise

  • Implemented SAP integration with Oracle and Microsoft systems to ensure high data fidelity and operational consistency.
  • Designed end-to-end frameworks for integrating project control systems with PS Link and CS Connect (BAPI, IDOC, PI/PO models).
  • Collaborated with business stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable technical solutions.
  • Continuous learning and application of new SAP innovations (RISE with SAP, S/4HANA Cloud, AI/ML embedded scenarios).

Successful Project History

2002

A-Tec Subsystems

SAP 4.6c to 4.7 upgrade and full configurations of project systems with SD, CO, FM integrations

2003

US Navy

SAP 4.7 full configurations of project systems with SD, CO, FM integrations

2004

US Army

SAP 4.7 full configurations of project systems with SD, CO, FM integrations

Siemens

SAP 4.7 full project systems and CATS configuration

2005

Alcatel Lucent

SAP 4.6c full project systems and CATS configuration

2006

Harman International

SAP 4.6c project systems, controlling, CATS configuration to integrate scheduling

Bonneville Power Admin

SAP 4.6c project systems, controlling, and CATS configuration

2007

ENEL

Microsoft Dynamics configuration and full integration with MS Project

EPS

SAP 4.6c project systems configuration for DCAA compliance reporting

Synopsis

SAP 4.7 configuration to Project Systems, CATS, CO to work with Microsoft EPM

2008

Goodyear

SAP 4.7 Project Systems and Controlling modifications with integration

2009

Microsoft PSEG

SAP configuration to accommodate Project Systems integration with Microsoft project

2011

Microsoft

SAP ECC configuration to Project Systems, CATS, CO, EVMS with multi-resource scheduling

2013

Fulton County Schools

SAP ECC Project Systems and Controlling modifications

Roche

SAP 4.7 Performed configuration to CATS, CO, FI to work with Microsoft EPM

Ventana Medical Systems

SAP ECC Performed configuration to CATS, CO, FI to work with Microsoft EPM

2014

Exxaro

SAP ECC configuration to Project Systems, CATS, CO to work with Microsoft EPM

2016

Sempra Energy

Created a solution integrating SAP, SharePoint 2010, Project Server 2010, Arc GIS, and Oracle

Jacobs Engineering

Architected integrated Meridian Prolog, SAP, Oracle, Arc GIS, TPG ePMCS, MS SharePoint, MS Project Server

2023

Kohler

SAP S4 Private Cloud greenfield setup with WBS level Project Systems

Lockheed Martin

SAP ECC conversion to S4, responsible for PS, CO, configuration

2024

Boeing

Cutover plan generation and integration model proposal for Team Center

Century Aluminum

SAP ECC support for project systems settlement rule updates

Syntax - Paul's Corporation

SAP S4 Public Cloud with custom Project Systems setup for PMCS

Cigna

SAP conversion project management support for integration scenarios

McLaren's

SAP S4 Public Cloud with custom integrations for client projects

Convergint

IFS and capital controls review

2025

Navy

SAP S4 Cloud deployment proposal and Phase 0 analysis

Department of Homeland Security

SAP S4 Greenfield Implementation. Supported Overall

PSEG

SAP S4 Cloud deployment proposal and Phase 0 analysis

Deltek Cobra & EVM Expertize

20+ years delivering EVM solutions

For over 20 years, Paul Szyarto has been at the forefront of helping organizations implement Earned Value Management (EVM) solutions that deliver transparency, accountability, and measurable performance results. Leveraging Deltek Cobra in conjunction with SAP Project Systems (PS), Controlling (CO), and Finance (FI), Paul has supported Fortune 500 companies, defense contractors, utilities, and federal agencies in building compliant and scalable project control frameworks.

Paul’s expertise spans the full lifecycle of EVM implementation: from configuring project cost and schedule integration models to producing accurate variance and forecasting reports (CPI, SPI, EAC), and aligning them with ANSI/EIA-748 EVMS standards. He has architected bi-directional integrations between Deltek Cobra, Microsoft Project, Primavera, Oracle EPM, and SAP S/4HANA, enabling seamless data flows that unify project cost, schedule, and earned value reporting.


Over his career, Paul has:

  • Designed and implemented earned value solutions for DoD programs, defense modernization projects, and billion-dollar capital initiatives.
  • Guided clients such as Lockheed Martin, the U.S. Navy, and the U.S. Army through implementing Deltek Cobra models integrated with SAP PS for project cost control and revenue recognition.
  • Led tracking and reporting models for 180+ functional/technical specifications, supporting major greenfield ERP programs with earned value compliance at their core.
  • Supported IBRs, DCMA audits, and program reviews, ensuring earned value data integrity and audit readiness.
  • Delivered training and mentorship for project teams and control account managers, embedding sustainable EVM practices within organizations.

functional/technical specifications supported with earned value compliance.

Paul’s ability to bridge project management discipline, SAP expertise, and Deltek Cobra technical depth makes him a sought-after advisor for organizations that require both compliance and strategic insight. His solutions do more than satisfy reporting requirements - they give leaders the tools to see performance clearly, manage proactively, and deliver large-scale programs with confidence.

Microsoft Project & Server Expertise

Transforming scheduling into enterprise strategy

With more than 20 years of experience, Paul Szyarto has mastered the use of Microsoft Project and Project Server to support enterprise-wide project management and controls. He has implemented project scheduling and portfolio management solutions for organizations across defense, energy, manufacturing, and technology, ensuring seamless integration between project plans, financial systems, and enterprise resource planning platforms such as SAP, Oracle, and Deltek.

Paul’s expertise extends from hands-on schedule development to designing enterprise project management (EPM) frameworks that scale across global organizations. He has architected solutions that integrate Microsoft Project Server with SAP Project Systems, Deltek Cobra, and Primavera, creating unified environments for cost, schedule, and earned value management. These models have enabled organizations to track hundreds of concurrent initiatives, improve forecasting accuracy, and provide real-time visibility to executives.

Over his career, Paul has:

  • Built enterprise scheduling models that supported multi-billion-dollar programs across government and industry.
  • Delivered customized MS Project Server frameworks with automated reporting dashboards for executive oversight.
  • Integrated Project Server with SAP and Deltek solutions to support earned value reporting, resource optimization, and financial transparency.
  • Guided organizations through maturity model development, embedding Microsoft Project best practices for long-term success.
  • Trained and mentored hundreds of project managers and analysts in effectively using Microsoft Project for planning, scheduling, and performance tracking.

large-scale programs executed with end-to-end visibility and financial transparency.

By combining technical depth in Microsoft Project/Server with his broader ERP and project controls expertise, Paul enables organizations to move beyond simple scheduling - transforming Microsoft Project into a strategic tool for enterprise decision-making and delivery excellence.

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