SAP (Manufacturing) Solution Architect / Director

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.

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

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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

Where required by law, NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. The starting pay range for this remote role is $125,685.00-$174,562.00. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate's actual work location, relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications.

This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance.

This position is eligible for company benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance with an employer contribution, flexible spending or health savings account, life and AD&D insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally-required benefits.

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