About Peter McLernon
What I Do #
Strategic Advisory #
I partner with C-level executives across manufacturing, pharma, and financial services to define platform strategies and navigate transformation programs. Over 20 years, I established PMO functions at two organizations and led 30+ projects with budgets exceeding CHF 10M, working across business units in Europe, the Americas, and Asia.
Solution Architecture #
I design enterprise platform solutions connecting SAP S/4HANA, CRM, e-commerce, and PIM systems. My work involves coordinating requirements across multiple system owners, defining data models and integration patterns, and creating implementation roadmaps that balance business needs with technical constraints. Solutions I’ve architected serve user bases across multiple countries and time zones.
Program Leadership #
I manage multi-year transformation programs with distributed teams of 60+ members across near-shore and offshore locations. This includes coordinating stakeholders across business units and countries, maintaining program governance, and delivering implementations within agreed timelines and budgets.
Approach #
Business-IT Coordination #
I work at the intersection of business requirements and technical architecture. My role involves finding solutions that meet business functionality needs while remaining technically sustainable within budget and timeline constraints.
Implementation Focus #
I emphasize solutions that function in production environments, not just design documents. Architecture decisions account for existing systems, organizational structures, budget limitations, and implementation timelines.
Program Delivery #
I have turned around delayed projects, coordinated across multiple countries and business units, and delivered implementations meeting agreed specifications and timelines.
Technical Expertise #
SAP Ecosystem #
- SAP S/4HANA - Integration architecture, multi-platform connectivity
- SAP CX/CRM - Implementation, global rollouts
- SAP Commerce - E-commerce platform implementation
- SAP BTP - Business Technology Platform
Enterprise Platforms #
- CRM - Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics, custom implementations
- E-Commerce - B2B and B2C platforms
- PIM & DAM - Product information and digital asset management
- Integration - API design, middleware, system connectivity
Program Management #
- PMO Establishment - Created project management offices at two organizations
- Governance Frameworks - Developed standards for multi-project portfolios
- Distributed Teams - Coordinated near-shore (Poland) and offshore (India) resources
- Stakeholder Management - C-level through operational teams
Current Focus #
Based in the Zürich area, I work with organizations on:
- Enterprise architecture for SAP, CRM, and e-commerce platforms
- Integration architecture connecting 4+ enterprise systems
- SAP S/4HANA implementation and platform modernization
- PMO establishment and program governance
- Program leadership for multi-year transformation initiatives
- Platform strategy and technology selection
Industries #
- Manufacturing - Industrial automation, B2B operations, supply chain (16+ years)
- Pharmaceuticals - Regulatory compliance, quality management, global operations
- Financial Services - Enterprise platforms, digital transformation
- IT Services - Consulting delivery, managed services
Experience Summary #
20+ years implementing enterprise platforms CHF 10M+ program budgets managed 60+ members distributed team coordination 30+ projects led across multiple industries Europe, Americas, Asia geographic scope Manufacturing, Pharma, Financial Services industry focus
Connect #
LinkedIn profile for complete career history and references