Dakshinamoorthy Janarthanan

Commander
DISC Type : D

Dy. Program Manager at IBM Federal Services

Greater Chicago Area, United States

Overview

Dakshinamoorthy is an accomplished ERP Digital Transformation Leader and SAP S/4HANA Program Director. He specializes in deploying complex SAP programs, including IS Utilities and EWM, and is a certified SAP Activate Project Manager. Colleagues have described him as a detail-oriented leader skilled in bringing failing programs back on track.

Beyond his corporate roles, Dakshinamoorthy has volunteered his program management expertise for the PMI Minnesota Chapters public relations team. He actively shares insights on data and technology with his network and shows a commitment to helping former customers and colleagues by leveraging his professional connections.

He once served as a volunteer Program Manager for Public Relations at the PMI Minnesota Chapter.

Personality Overview

Decisive

Strong-Willed

Very Quick

They prefer to move quickly, and expect the same from others.  They like to stay in control of the negotiation or defining of the terms. They do not care very much about building rapport or relationships.

Topics They Care About

SAP Transformation
His entire career is focused on leading complex SAP ERP ECC and S/4HANA programs, from planning and deployment to service delivery.
Program Turnaround
He has a proven ability to bring failing or escalated programs back on track, emphasizing delivery excellence and stabilization.
Data & AI
He lists Data Science, AI, and Cloud Technology as key areas of expertise and shares content related to practical, hands-on data experience.

Media Appearances

Dakshinamoorthy has no verified media appearances

Work History

10-2023 - 3-2025
Dy. Program Manager at IBM Federal Services
5-2021 - 4-2023
Technology Delivery Lead - SAP Practice at Accenture
7-2019 - 5-2021
Associate Director - SAP Projects at Cognizant
2-2018 - 8-2018
Sr.Project Manager at Stryker
9-2017 - 1-2018
Sr. Project Manager at Rockwell Automation

Education

2018 - 2018
SAP Certified Associate - SAP Activate Project Manager from SAP Training
1998 - 1999
Technical Foundation from JD Edwards Training Center, Atlanta and Dallas

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Insights For Selling To Dakshinamoorthy

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Make sure that you circle back fast on any action items, it wins their trust
  • Use phrases like ‘it’s your decision’, ‘strategic impact’ etc.
  • Hold your ground without indulging in one-upmanship

DONT's

  • Don’t focus on process and rules, give the impression of being a ‘gets it done’ person
  • Do not back off when challenged, respond with a confident, objective answer instead
  • Don’t be in a rush to invite them for a social meet and greet

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Dakshinamoorthy is

  • Conviction around the impact matters the most to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Dakshinamoorthy

  • If they decide not to use your product, they will say no clearly.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Dakshinamoorthy move?

  • If convinced, they can reach decisions quite fast.
  • Can Dakshinamoorthy take some risk or not?

  • They do not shy away from taking risks, but can be quite binary about them.

You And Dakshinamoorthy

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