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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Technical Architect - **Company:** HCL America, Inc. - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $114,000.0 - $198,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Migration, RAID, Microsoft Project, SAP (Applications), SAP Project Management, Scaled Agile Framework, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Windchill, Expertise in Kinaxis, SAP Business Technology Platform, SAP S/4HANA, Data Management, Cloud Integration, Databricks, Teamcenter (Software) - **Published:** October 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=ab92f51fdb2bf9d1 ## About the Role Must-Have Skills * Deep S/4HANA transformation experience (Greenfield/Brownfield; ECC S/4 migration) * Strong understanding of semiconductor or discrete manufacturing processes: o BOM complexity, routings, work centers, shop floor integration * Proven experience integrating SAP with MES and PLM systems * Hands-on experience with planning tools (Kinaxis or equivalent APS solutions) * Expertise in cross-system integration, data migration, and end-to-end process design * Strong program governance, PMO, and multi-workstream leadership capabilities * Experience managing large global programs with multiple system integrators * Excellent stakeholder management across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain leadership * Strong command of risk, dependency, and change management Nice-to-Have Skills * Experience in semiconductor industry (e.g., LAM, Applied Materials, Intel ecosystem) * Exposure to fab operations, equipment integration, and manufacturing analytics * Knowledge of SAP Digital Manufacturing / OpCenter / Industry 4.0 solutions / S4HANA Supply Chain * Familiarity with PLM platforms (Teamcenter, Windchill) and MES tools * Experience with SAP BTP, cloud integration, and data platforms (Databricks, AI/ML use cases) * Certifications: PMP, SAP Activate, SAFe Agile * Experience leading multi-site / global rollouts and template-based deployments * Experience with all MS tools especially MS Project Experience & Qualifications * 12-18+ years overall IT / transformation program experience * 7-10+ years SAP program leadership, including S/4HANA implementations * Delivered at least 3+ full lifecycle S/4HANA transformations (design deploy) * Proven experience managing large-scale programs ($10M+ budgets, global teams) * Bachelor's degree required; MBA or equivalent preferred, Must-Have Skills * Deep S/4HANA transformation experience (Greenfield/Brownfield; ECC S/4 migration) * Strong understanding of semiconductor or discrete manufacturing processes: o BOM complexity, routings, work centers, shop floor integration * Proven experience integrating SAP with MES and PLM systems * Hands-on experience with planning tools (Kinaxis or equivalent APS solutions) * Expertise in cross-system integration, data migration, and end-to-end process design * Strong program governance, PMO, and multi-workstream leadership capabilities * Experience managing large global programs with multiple system integrators * Excellent stakeholder management across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain leadership * Strong command of risk, dependency, and change management Nice-to-Have Skills * Experience in semiconductor industry (e.g., LAM, Applied Materials, Intel ecosystem) * Exposure to fab operations, equipment integration, and manufacturing analytics * Knowledge of SAP Digital Manufacturing / OpCenter / Industry 4.0 solutions / S4HANA Supply Chain * Familiarity with PLM platforms (Teamcenter, Windchill) and MES tools * Experience with SAP BTP, cloud integration, and data platforms (Databricks, AI/ML use cases) * Certifications: PMP, SAP Activate, SAFe Agile * Experience leading multi-site / global rollouts and template-based deployments * Experience with all MS tools especially MS Project Experience & Qualifications * 12-18+ years overall IT / transformation program experience * 7-10+ years SAP program leadership, including S/4HANA implementations * Delivered at least 3+ full lifecycle S/4HANA transformations (design deploy) * Proven experience managing large-scale programs ($10M+ budgets, global teams) * Bachelor's degree required; MBA or equivalent preferred Must Have Skill SAP Project & Program Management,SAP S4HANA ## Description The Senior Program Manager will lead a multi-year SAP S/4HANA transformation program within a semiconductor manufacturing environment, integrating tightly with MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems), PLM (Product Lifecycle Management), and Kinaxis RapidResponse. This role is accountable for orchestrating cross-tower delivery (SAP, MES, PLM, Planning), ensuring end-to-end process integration from engineering to manufacturing to supply chain, while driving business outcomes such as cycle time reduction, planning accuracy, and manufacturing efficiency. Key Responsibilities * Lead end-to-end S/4HANA transformation program across SAP, MES, PLM, and Kinaxis workstreams * Establish integrated program governance, roadmap, and cross-system architecture alignment * Manage complex semiconductor use cases: o Engineering-to-Manufacturing (PLM MES SAP) o Plan-to-Produce (Kinaxis SAP MES) o As-built / as-designed traceability and genealogy * Drive alignment across business (engineering, manufacturing, supply chain), IT, and system integrators * Oversee delivery of: o SAP core (Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing) o Data migration (material master, BOMs, routings, quality data) o Integrations (PLM-SAP-MES-Kinaxis) * Lead cutover planning and go-live readiness across multiple plants/sites * Ensure strong governance on RAID (Risks, Actions, Issues, Dependencies), KPIs, and value realization * Manage vendors, global delivery teams, and offshore/onshore coordination * Drive business readiness, training, and adoption across manufacturing sites, Role Overview The Senior Program Manager will lead a multi-year SAP S/4HANA transformation program within a semiconductor manufacturing environment, integrating tightly with MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems), PLM (Product Lifecycle Management), and Kinaxis RapidResponse. This role is accountable for orchestrating cross-tower delivery (SAP, MES, PLM, Planning), ensuring end-to-end process integration from engineering to manufacturing to supply chain, while driving business outcomes such as cycle time reduction, planning accuracy, and manufacturing efficiency. Key Responsibilities * Lead end-to-end S/4HANA transformation program across SAP, MES, PLM, and Kinaxis workstreams * Establish integrated program governance, roadmap, and cross-system architecture alignment * Manage complex semiconductor use cases: o Engineering-to-Manufacturing (PLM MES SAP) o Plan-to-Produce (Kinaxis SAP MES) o As-built / as-designed traceability and genealogy * Drive alignment across business (engineering, manufacturing, supply chain), IT, and system integrators * Oversee delivery of: o SAP core (Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing) o Data migration (material master, BOMs, routings, quality data) o Integrations (PLM-SAP-MES-Kinaxis) * Lead cutover planning and go-live readiness across multiple plants/sites * Ensure strong governance on RAID (Risks, Actions, Issues, Dependencies), KPIs, and value realization * Manage vendors, global delivery teams, and offshore/onshore coordination * Drive business readiness, training, and adoption across manufacturing sites