About Chris Lynch
Chris Lynch is an Information Technology and Program Management leader with over 25 years of experience directing enterprise ERP, digital transformation, application modernization, and business process improvement initiatives across manufacturing and global operations. He has led SAP, Dynamics 365, IFS, Kronos and other enterprise application programs involving cross-functional business and technical teams, third-party vendors, and executive stakeholders.
Relevant Experience
Enterprise ERP & Program Leader
Directed enterprise SAP application portfolios, ERP programs, and business applications supporting global manufacturing operations. Managed cross-functional teams, third-party vendors, executive stakeholders, governance, budgets, and delivery standards.
ERP Transformation & M&A Leader
Led ERP implementations, upgrades, carve-outs, legal entity migrations, acquisitions, data migrations, testing, UAT, cutover, and business readiness initiatives. Directed an eight-plant SAP legal entity migration and supported ERP separation and integration planning for a global $3.3B manufacturer.
Digital Transformation & Manufacturing Technology Leader
Led initiatives spanning SAP, Dynamics 365, IFS, Procore, cloud/SaaS, manufacturing applications, analytics, supply chain, eCommerce, and enterprise integrations. Advanced Agile delivery through Azure DevOps migration and standardized project visibility, requirements, testing, and deployment practices.
Enterprise Application & Operations Leader
Directed enterprise applications and technical services support for 24 manufacturing and business locations and 1,600 users. Led vendor management, infrastructure transformation, cloud integrations, ERP upgrades, process standardization, and operational improvement.
Coordinated with the Business Governance group to formulate company needs and assisted with establishing priorities and subsequent deployments.
Education
- John Carroll University – MBA
- Cleveland State University – Bachelor of Science (BS) in Computer Science
Areas of Specialty
- Program & Project Management
- Governance
- Technology Transformation
- ERP Implementation & Upgrades
- Change Management
- Process Improvement & Optimization
- Client Value Creation
- IT & Digital Strategy
- Vendor Management
Key Industries
- Metals Manufacturing
- Industrial Manufacturing
- Distribution
- Construction Management
