Amit Sinha
About Amit Sinha
Amit Sinha serves as the Head of IT – Business Applications at Phoenix Contact, bringing over 15 years of experience in managing ERP applications and leading strategic initiatives. His previous roles include significant positions at IBM, where he contributed to various business applications and pre-sales activities.
Current Role at Phoenix Contact
Amit Sinha currently serves as the Head of IT – Business Applications at Phoenix Contact, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he oversees the strategic direction and management of business applications, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. His leadership focuses on enhancing operational efficiency and supporting business processes through effective IT solutions.
Previous Experience at IBM
Amit Sinha has extensive experience at IBM, where he held multiple roles over a span of more than a decade. He served as a Senior Manager/Delivery Lead for Business Applications from 2019 to 2021, and prior to that, he was an ERP Project Manager from 2010 to 2019. His earlier role as an ERP Business Analyst lasted from 2007 to 2009. Throughout his tenure, he managed ERP applications and supported pre-sales activities that contributed to closing various business deals.
Expertise in ERP Applications
Amit Sinha possesses extensive expertise in managing ERP applications, including Infor ERP, Oracle ERP, and Siebel CRM. His focus areas include the service industry, human resource management systems (HRMS), and supply chain processes. He has played a significant role in implementing SOX compliance across ERP and CRM systems, demonstrating his capability in handling financially significant systems.
Educational Background
Amit Sinha earned a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) degree in Computer Science from North Maharashtra University. His studies spanned from 1995 to 1999, providing him with a solid foundation in computer science principles that support his career in IT and business applications.
Early Career and Contributions
Before his extensive tenure at IBM, Amit Sinha worked as a Baan Functional Consultant at Software Data (India) Limited from 2005 to 2007. He founded the 'Infor Baan Community' at IBM to enhance the company's Infor and Baan practice, focusing on resource identification and knowledge sharing. Additionally, he has served as a process champion and subject matter expert (SME) to streamline manufacturing processes, including shop-floor and warehouse management systems.