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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # SAP (Manufacturing) Solution Architect / Director - **Company:** NTT America, Inc. - **Location:** Plano, TX, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $125,685.0 - $174,562.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Advanced Business Application Programming (ABAP), Unit Testing, System Configuration, SAP ERP, SAP (Applications), SAP FI/CO, SAP HANA, SAP Plant Maintenance, SAP R/3, SAP Quality Management, SAP Sales and Distribution, SAP S/4HANA, Data Management - **Published:** July 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/700A76F75778466080FBBB6BF1278A15/job/ ## About the Role SAP PP / QM Expertise * 15+ years of SAP experience with strong hands-on expertise in: o SAP PP (Discrete and/or Process Manufacturing) o SAP QM * At least 2-3 full-cycle SAP S/4HANA transformation projects in a Lead role. * Strong understanding of manufacturing and quality management processes. S/4HANA & Manufacturing Knowledge * Experience with: o S/4HANA MRP and production execution simplifications o QM integration with MM and PP o Batch Management, Serial Numbers, and Inspection Lot Processing * Exposure to Advanced Planning (PP/DS, IBP) is an advantage. Leadership & Delivery Skills * Proven experience leading PP / QM delivery in large SAP programs. * Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. * Experience working in global onshore-offshore delivery models., * SAP S/4HANA certification in PP or QM * Experience with SAP Activate methodology * Industry experience in Manufacturing, Automotive, Pharmaceuticals, Chemicals, or Consumer Goods * Exposure to EWM, PM, or Advanced ATP is a plus __________________________________________________ Soft Skills * Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities * Ability to translate business requirements into scalable SAP solutions * Mentoring and coaching mindset * Excellent documentation and presentation skills, 15+ years of SAP PP/QM experience 10+ years of PP/QM Solutioning / Architecture experience 5+ years of S/4 HANA experience Must reside in the US ## Description We are seeking an experienced SAP S/4HANA PP / QM Lead to lead Production Planning (PP) and Quality Management (QM) workstreams in large-scale SAP S/4HANA transformation projects. The role is responsible for end-to-end ownership of manufacturing and quality solution design, delivery governance, and successful adoption of SAP S/4HANA best practices. The PP / QM Lead will work closely with business stakeholders, solution architects, and cross-functional SAP teams to drive transformation across Plan-to-Produce and Quality-to-Release processes., S/4HANA PP / QM Workstream Leadership * Lead PP and QM workstreams in SAP S/4HANA transformation programs (Greenfield, Brownfield, or Selective Data Transition). * Own end-to-end delivery of Plan-to-Produce, Production Execution, and Quality processes. * Act as the primary escalation point for PP / QM-related topics. Solution Design & Delivery * Drive solution design and hands-on configuration for: o SAP PP: Demand Management, MRP, BOMs, Routings, Work Centers, Capacity Planning, Production Orders o SAP QM: Inspection Planning, Inspection Types, Results Recording, Usage Decisions, Quality Notifications * Ensure adoption of S/4HANA manufacturing and quality simplifications and innovations. * Guide decisions on Discrete vs Process Manufacturing scenarios. S/4HANA Transformation Activities * Lead Fit-to-Standard (F2S) workshops and business process harmonization. * Assess and manage custom code (RICEFW) impacts for PP / QM in S/4HANA. * Lead manufacturing and quality master data conversion and validation activities. Integration & Cross-Module Coordination * Coordinate closely with MM, WM/EWM, SD, PM, and FI/CO teams. * Ensure seamless integration across Procure-to-Produce and Make-to-Deliver processes. * Collaborate with technical teams (ABAP, CPI, interfaces) on enhancements and integrations. Testing, Cutover & Go-Live * Lead unit testing, SIT, UAT, and defect resolution for PP / QM. * Own cutover planning for production orders, batches, and inspection lots. * Provide go-live and hypercare support, ensuring manufacturing stability. Governance & Team Leadership * Ensure adherence to SAP Activate methodology, project standards, and documentation. * Review and approve functional designs, configurations, and test artifacts. ## Related Videos - [Evolving the developer experience in the age of AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100201-evolving-the-developer-experience-in-the-age-of-ai) - [Headless by Design: Building Enterprise Systems That Agents Can Actually Use](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100092-headless-by-design-building-enterprise-systems-that-agents-can-actually-use) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [Replacing Excel with SAP APIs & Python validation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1944-replacing-excel-with-sap-apis-python-validation) - [Design as an algorithm, not as a feature](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/471-design-as-an-algorithm-not-as-a-feature) ## Related Articles - [Best Companies to Work For in Berlin: Top 14 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/188-best-companies-to-work-for-in-berlin-top-14-companies-in-2023) - [Should Tech Managers Be Developers First? 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