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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # SAP MFG Optimization Project Manager - **Company:** Baer's Furniture Co., Inc. - **Location:** Lynnfield, MA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Asana, JIRA, SAP (Applications), SAP Implementation, SAP Manufacturing Execution (ME), Wrike, SAP S/4HANA, Sap Extended Warehouse Management - **Published:** August 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/0fe4a916-474b-4f50-a9ea-8b41911689f3 ## About the Role * 6+ years of project management experience, including 4+ years leading SAP full lifecycle implementation projects focused on Manufacturing. * Strong knowledge of SAP S/4HANA Production Planning (PP), Production Planning for Process Industries (PP-PI), and Quality Management (QM). * Experience with SAP Activate methodology, Fit-to-Standard workshops, and SAP implementation best practices. * Experience managing integration with SAP EWM, Inventory Management, and manufacturing execution/automation systems. * Strong leadership, stakeholder management, communication, and business analysis skills. * Experience using project management tools such as Wrike, Jira, or Asana. * Manufacturing, Food & Beverage, or Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry experience preferred. * Experience with process manufacturing, recipe management, batch traceability, and quality controls is highly desirable. * Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. * Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; MBA preferred. ## Description Lead SAP Manufacturing Optimization initiatives for SAP S/4HANA Production Planning (PP/PP-PI) and Quality Management (QM) in a multi-site manufacturing environment. Manage end-to-end project delivery, coordinate cross-functional teams, and ensure successful integration with SAP EWM, Inventory Management, and plant-floor systems while delivering projects on time, within scope, and within budget., * Lead SAP Manufacturing Optimization projects using SAP Activate and Fit-to-Standard methodologies. * Manage optimization of SAP S/4HANA PP, PP-PI, and QM processes, including production planning, process orders, recipes, BOMs, routings, MRP, batch management, and quality management. * Coordinate integration with SAP EWM, Inventory Management, MES, and automation systems. * Facilitate Fit-to-Standard/Fit-Gap workshops and collaborate with plant operations, business stakeholders, and technical teams. * Develop and manage project plans, schedules, budgets, risks, issues, and deliverables. * Monitor project progress, provide regular status updates, and communicate with executive stakeholders. * Lead cross-functional teams, manage resources, and resolve project risks and conflicts. * Utilize project management tools such as Wrike, Jira, or Asana to manage project execution and reporting. * Support user adoption, training, documentation, and change management activities. * Travel to manufacturing sites as required to support project implementation. ## Related Videos - [A Founder's Journey : From Startup Chaos to Purposeful Growth](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1926-a-founder-s-journey-from-startup-chaos-to-purposeful-growth) - [Design as an algorithm, not as a feature](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/471-design-as-an-algorithm-not-as-a-feature) - [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) - [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) - [Collaboration Quantified: Lessons from Open Source Developer Networks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1422-collaboration-quantified-lessons-from-open-source-developer-networks) - [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 - [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) - [How Much FAANG Companies Actually Pay Software Engineers in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/230-how-much-faang-companies-actually-pay-software-engineers-in-2025) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Best Companies to Work For in Germany: Top 25 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/33-best-companies-to-work-for-in-germany-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager) - [Backend Developer Salary in Germany [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/196-backend-developer-salary-in-germany-2023)