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Sifat Jahan Nur, Chief Information Officer

Sifat Jahan Nur

Chief Information Officer·Bashundhara Group

Bangladesh

Master's degree, MBA in Finance

Work experience

Total years of experience: 20 years, 8 months

Chief Information Officer

January 2021 - Present

Bashundhara Group

Dhaka, Bangladesh

January 2021 - Present

Defined and executed the group-wide IT strategy to improve operational efficiency and business alignment.
Partnered with executive leadership to deliver technology initiatives supporting growth, governance, and decision-making.
Led digital transformation programs across infrastructure modernization, cybersecurity, ERP optimization, automation, and analytics.
Established and led a governance-focused PMO to manage strategic enterprise initiatives and reporting.
Managed cross-functional teams and technology budgets to improve scalability, resilience, and cost efficiency.
Oversaw integration of enterprise systems and introduced hybrid infrastructure and business intelligence capabilities.
Company industry:
Manufacturing
Job role:
Information Technology

Head of IT Projects (DGM)

July 2019 - November 2020

Team Group

Dhaka, Bangladesh

July 2019 - November 2020

Led IT development and rollout projects across business applications and enterprise systems.
Developed policies, processes, and SOPs to strengthen IT operations and governance.
Managed project delivery using SDLC, Agile/Scrum, and Waterfall methodologies.
Conducted cost-benefit analysis and ROI assessments to guide solution sourcing decisions.
Served as Product Owner for internal ERP initiatives and coordinated BRS, testing, deployment, and user training.
Supported business development strategy for an IT venture within the group.
Company industry:
Manufacturing
Job role:
Information Technology

SAP Project Manager (AGM)

August 2015 - June 2019

Bashundhara Group

Dhaka, Bangladesh

August 2015 - June 2019

Defined project scope, goals, deliverables, and timelines in collaboration with senior stakeholders.
Managed SAP project execution and reported progress, metrics, and ROI to executive leadership.
Drove cost-benefit analysis and business case development for process improvement initiatives.
Strengthened SAP operations through best practices, tools, and change management planning.
Proactively managed project risks, scope changes, and contingency actions.
Negotiated with SAP vendors and supported organizational change management and quality assurance.
Company industry:
Manufacturing
Job role:
Information Technology

Manager, Business Process Automation

September 2011 - July 2015

Rahimafrooz Ltd.

Dhaka, Bangladesh

September 2011 - July 2015

Led the internal SAP operations and project team supporting multiple business functions.
Identified business needs and delivered SAP and BI-based solutions for process improvement.
Analyzed performance parameters and recommended improvements to strengthen operations.
Provided SAP L2 support across MM, FICO, and BI to ensure business continuity.
Developed functional specifications, SOPs, and training materials for developers and end users.
Mentored team members and coordinated with infrastructure and AMS teams to improve system performance and resolve issues.
Company industry:
Automotive Manufacture
Job role:
Information Technology

SAP Country Manager and Sr. Executive, Finance & Accounts

September 2005 - August 2011

Siemens Ltd

Dhaka, Bangladesh

September 2005 - August 2011

Managed SAP country-level coordination and served as a Level 1 support user for FI/CO modules.
Designed country-specific SAP reporting structures and supported cross-application integration.
Contributed to SAP change management, master data support, and project cost-benefit analysis.
Managed cash flow, banking operations, foreign currency exposure, and financial transactions.
Supported budgeting, forecasting, inventory analysis, guarantees, audits, and internal controls.
Coordinated compliance-related tasks and maintained relationships with financial service partners.
Company industry:
Industrial Engineering & Automation
Job role:
Engineering

Education

East-West University

June 2011

June 2011

Master's degree, MBA in Finance

Bangladesh

GPA (point): 3.4 out of 4

GPA (point): 3.4 out of 4

Stamford University Bangladesh

April 2005

April 2005

Bachelor's degree, BBA in Finance

Bangladesh

GPA (point): 3.87 out of 4

GPA (point): 3.87 out of 4

Skills

IT Strategy & Governance
Expert
IT Strategy & Governance
Expert
Digital Transformation
Expert
Digital Transformation
Expert
Enterprise Architecture
Expert
Enterprise Architecture
Expert
Technology Leadership
Expert
Technology Leadership
Expert
Budgeting & Planning
Expert
Budgeting & Planning
Expert
Process Architecture Design
Expert
Process Architecture Design
Expert
ERP, CRM, ITSM
Expert
ERP, CRM, ITSM
Expert
IT Governance
Expert
IT Governance
Expert

Social profiles

Facebook
Facebook
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Languages

English
Expert
Bengali
Native Speaker

Training and Certifications

Certifications
PMP, Certificate ID: 2901639
Project Management Institute (PMI)
Cobit 19 Foundation
ISACA
Apr 2026
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Training
Emotional Intelligence
Sansai by Ranjan D’ Silva
SAP SD Module
Siemens Bangladesh Ltd.
SAP MM Module
SIS, Siemens Ltd. Thailand
Jan 2009
SAP CO Module
SIS, Siemens Ltd. Thailand
Jan 2010
SAP FICO Module
SIS, Siemens Ltd. Thailand
Jan 2007
Project Management Professional
Pranon Academy, Bangladesh
Jan 2016
MS Project Server (power User)
Microsoft Bangladesh
Jan 2017

Recommendations

Nur Nabi Nasim Ahmed

May 2026

May 2026

Head of IT•Colleague

I have had the privilege of working with Sifat Jahan Nur and have always been impressed by his professionalism, leadership and technical expertise. As Chief Information Officer at Bashundhara Group, he has demonstrated exceptional capability in driving technology initiatives, managing complex systems and ensuring operational excellence. He is highly supportive, solution-oriented, and possesses strong strategic vision along with excellent team management skills. His dedication, commitment, and ability to handle challenges effectively make him a valuable leader and an outstanding professional in the IT industry. I wish him continued success in all his future endeavors.

Hobbies

  • Photography
    For personal recreation and interest