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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # SAP PP/QM Lead Consultant - **Company:** Simarn LLC - **Location:** Somerville, NJ, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Advanced Business Application Programming (ABAP), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Business Analytics Applications, JIRA, Automation of Tests, Software Debugging, SAP ERP, Runbook, SAP (Applications), SAP FI/CO, SAP Implementation, SAP Plant Maintenance, SAP R/3, SAP Quality Management, SAP Solution Manager, Software Deployment, System Integration Testing, Hp Alm, Sap Fiori, Sap Production Planning, SAP S/4HANA, Data Management - **Published:** August 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.disabledperson.com/jobs/74658272-sap-pp-qm-lead-consultant ## About the Role Must-Have Experience * 8+ years of SAP experience with at least 3 full-cycle implementations * Strong expertise in any two of the following modules: SAP PP, SAP QM, SAP PM * Hands-on SAP production support experience in ECC and/or S/4HANA environments Deep understanding of: 1. Production Order Lifecycle 2. Order Types & Number Ranges 3. Release & Confirmation Profiles 4. Settlement Rules 5. Material Master (MRP & Work Scheduling Views) 6. BOMs, Routings, and Production Versions 7. MRP Types, Planning Strategies, Lot Sizing 8. MRP Live and MD04 Analysis * Experience integrating SAP with: MM, QM, FI/CO, EWM, MES, Third-party/internal applications via APIs * Strong troubleshooting skills for: MRP Logs, Production Planning issues, Integration failures, Master data inconsistencies * Experience with: Incident Management, SLA-driven Support, Problem Management, Root Cause Analysis * Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership capabilities Preferred Qualifications * Experience with SAP Fiori Applications * Knowledge of SAP Clean Core principles * Exposure to: SAP Solution Manager, ChaRM, ITIL practices, ALM Tools * Experience with: S/4HANA Conversions & Migrations, CDS Views, Embedded Analytics & Reporting * Understanding of: ABAP Debugging, SAP Logs & Traces * Exposure to automated testing tools such as: Jira X-Ray, Worksoft, HP ALM ## Description Are you a seasoned SAP professional with deep expertise in Production Planning (PP), Quality Management (QM), and Plant Maintenance (PM)? We are looking for an experienced SAP PP/QM Lead Consultant to lead our IT Application Support team and drive operational excellence across critical MAKE business processes. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic S/4HANA environment, partnering closely with business stakeholders, technical teams, and operations leaders to ensure production stability, continuous improvement, and successful delivery of SAP solutions. Responsibilities * Lead the IT Application team providing Tier-2/Tier-3 SAP functional support for MAKE business processes, including: Production Planning & Execution (PP), Quality Management (QM), Plant Maintenance (PM), Subcontracting Processes * Manage and resolve production incidents, service requests, and application issues while ensuring SLA compliance. * Collaborate with Business, Development, Integration, and Basis teams to troubleshoot and resolve complex SAP S/4HANA issues. * Monitor application and integration errors using SAP S/4HANA messaging frameworks and AIF monitoring. * Drive Root Cause Analysis (RCA) initiatives and implement long-term solutions for recurring issues. * Review enhancements and production deployments while ensuring proper knowledge transfer and documentation. * Mentor junior team members and maintain support runbooks, knowledge bases, and operational procedures. * Participate in: Functional design workshops, Solution reviews, System Integration Testing (SIT), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Cutover, Go-Live, and Hypercare activities * Ensure robust transport management, change control, and production risk mitigation practices. ## Related Videos - [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) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [Replacing Excel with SAP APIs & Python validation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1944-replacing-excel-with-sap-apis-python-validation) - [Collaboration Quantified: Lessons from Open Source Developer Networks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1422-collaboration-quantified-lessons-from-open-source-developer-networks) - [Migrating half a million users to a new payment service provider](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/730-migrating-half-a-million-users-to-a-new-payment-service-provider) - [Integrate your Cognitive Assistant with 3rd-party DBs and software](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/249-integrate-your-cognitive-assistant-with-3rd-party-dbs-and-software) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Best Coding Boot Camps in Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/237-best-coding-boot-camps-in-germany) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)