Dickinson Advisors LLC

Delivering Complex Transformation — Across SAP, AI, and Enterprise Platforms

We help executive sponsors define, govern, and deliver large-scale transformation programs.

Executive advisory and transformation delivery leadership for complex, multi-stakeholder programs — from vision and governance through execution and outcomes.

Deep SAP Expertise
Program & PMO Leadership
AI Delivery — Discovery to Digital Workforce
M&A / Carve-Outs
Technology Strategy & Architecture
Deep Industry & Process Expertise

"Big enough to deliver excellence, small enough to care — and senior enough to know the difference."

25+
Years SAP Advisory
200+
Professionals Led
20+
Years Avg. Team Experience
1
Founder Exit

Operator-Led. Outcome-Focused.

Don Dickinson is a seasoned SAP industry executive, advisor, and entrepreneur with a career spanning public accounting, industry finance, and over two decades of building and leading one of the most respected SAP consulting firms in the United States. He founded Dickinson + Associates in 1998, grew it over 22 years to become consistently ranked among the top U.S. SAP resellers and systems integrators — achieving the #1 position multiple times — serving both the mid-market and large enterprise, and completed a successful exit to Navisite (a Madison Dearborn Partners portfolio company) in 2020 — with continued equity participation through the subsequent Accenture acquisition.

Known for pragmatic judgment and pattern recognition, Don brings a steady hand to complex initiatives — helping organizations align ambition with disciplined execution. Through Dickinson Advisors, he leads a team of senior practitioners and draws on a deep network of experienced executives, architects, and program leaders to deliver outcomes that matter to clients and their stakeholders.

Operator perspective grounded in real-world experience building and selling a consulting firm

Deep program and PMO leadership capability from vision through delivery

Trusted to operate at the intersection of business, technology, and execution — not just strategy

What We Do

We provide unique value by combining decades of business experience with deep technical expertise — translating strategic ambition into structured programs that deliver measurable outcomes.

01

Transformation & Program Leadership

Senior program leadership and PMO capabilities supporting complex transformation initiatives from vision through delivery — with executive reporting, governance design, outcomes accountability, and risk management at every stage.

  • Standing up or augmenting Program Management Offices
  • Senior PMO leadership reporting to executive sponsors
  • Program governance and decision frameworks
  • Business case development and approval support
  • Executive reporting and stakeholder alignment
  • Outcomes accountability and value realization oversight
  • Execution tracking and risk management
  • Portfolio prioritization and roadmap management
  • Trusted to help executive sponsors define program scope, structure governance, and enable disciplined delivery
02

SAP Advisory & M&A Services

End-to-end SAP advisory spanning strategy through execution and into stabilization and operations — not just discrete projects. We stay engaged until value is realized.

  • Strategy, roadmap, and program charter
  • Design, implement, and migrate (S/4HANA, BTP, and beyond)
  • M&A, carve-outs, and divestitures
  • Business process optimization and value realization
  • Application development and management
  • Selective data transition methodology
  • TSA structure, management, and exit
  • Stabilization, hypercare, and ongoing operations support
03

Optimization with Innovation

An integrated model combining technical advisory, business integration, and solution architecture — focused on measurable improvement, not just ideation or demos. We drive outcomes that show up in the business.

  • Technical advisory on tools and architecture
  • Business integration and execution leadership
  • Use case discovery and benefit assessment
  • Solution design, testing, and refinement
  • Opportunity analysis and prioritization
  • Governance, scaling, and continuous improvement

AI-Enabled Process Automation & Digital Workforce

AI delivery — from discovery to digital workforce scaling. We help organizations move from AI curiosity to measurable, governed digital labor — designing, building, and operating AI agents that integrate with SAP and enterprise systems to drive real business outcomes.

Our Flow: Discover Pilot Build Govern Scale
01

Discovery & Business Case

Technical analysis, process review, and opportunity scoring across Finance, Procurement, Supply Chain, and Sales & Distribution — so executives can make confident investment decisions before committing to build.

02

Pilot Design & Proof of Value

Agile pilot programs that design, build, and test AI agents against real business scenarios — validating value and methodology before scale, with governance structures that give leadership confidence.

03

Production Build & Integration

Agentic AI solutions built for enterprise environments — integrating with SAP Business AI, Joule, BTP, and custom data platforms using proven frameworks and Anthropic Claude.

04

Scaling & Digital Workforce Operations

Governance models, operational frameworks, and continuous improvement programs to sustain and expand your AI workforce — turning pilots into a durable competitive advantage.

Platform Expertise

We work across the full enterprise AI ecosystem — ensuring solutions integrate with your existing technology investments.

SAP S/4HANA SAP Business AI SAP Joule BTP Anthropic Claude Microsoft Copilot Google Gemini SAP BDC Advanced Analytics RPA / Automation
AI Maturity Journey
Discover
Pilot
Build
Scale
Operate

Industries & Client Types

Our real-world industry experience provides clients with the expertise needed to meet their specialized operational and technology requirements. We bring deep experience with workflows such as quoting, scoping, estimating, and planning for complex project portfolios.

We Work With
Enterprise Leadership Teams
Engineering & Capital Project Organizations
SAP Services Firms & Technology Partners
Private Equity Sponsors
Founder-Led Consultancies
🏭

Manufacturing & Industrial

⚗️

Chemicals

📦

Consumer Products & Wholesale Distribution

🗂️

Packaging

🔬

Life Sciences

🌐

Emerging Markets

🏗️

Engineering & Construction Management

🏦

Financial Services

A Trusted Network of Senior Resources

Through decades of leadership across the consulting ecosystem, Dickinson Advisors maintains a deep network of experienced executives, program leaders, architects, and specialists available to support client initiatives.

We work with executive sponsors, steering committees, and transformation offices to provide governance, reporting, and outcomes accountability — trusted to operate at the intersection of business, technology, and execution, not just strategy.

This allows us to quickly assemble trusted teams with the right experience to meet the needs of complex programs while maintaining the high standards of delivery our clients expect.

Let's Talk
200+

Years Combined Program & PMO Leadership

100+

AI & Automation Engagements

50+

Senior Executives Available for Staffing & Augmentation

6+

Core Industry Verticals

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We work selectively with clients where our experience creates the most value. If you're considering a complex SAP initiative, an AI/digital labor program, or need senior advisory support — we'd like to hear from you.

Location
New York, NY

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Areas of Interest
SAP Transformation Program & PMO Leadership AI & Digital Workforce M&A / Carve-Out Advisory General Advisory
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