SAP PLM Technical Lead

Job Description:

Mars Inc. is embarking on a major transformation of our global Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) capabilities as part of our broader Digital Core initiative. We are implementing SAP PLM as our enterprise‑wide solution and seeking a SAP PLM Technical Lead to play a critical role in shaping, designing, and delivering our next‑generation corporate PLM platform.

This is a unique opportunity to influence enterprise PLM capabilities in Food & Nutrition Business Segment and to contribute to a strategic programme that will redefine how product innovation and lifecycle processes operate globally.

As our SAP PLM Technical Lead, you will serve as a subject‑matter expert responsible for interpreting business needs, shaping technical architecture, and guiding the end‑to‑end implementation and optimisation of the SAP PLM solution for Food & Nutrition business segment.

This position is project‑based and has an anticipated program end date of 3 years. As we approach the project end date, we will collaborate with you to explore other employment opportunities within the Mars family of companies. If a suitable alternative role is not available at that time, your employment will end and you may be eligible for a redundancy package in line with company policies and practices.

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in SAP technical roles, with a strong background in PLM, Digital R&D, or product development systems.
• Hands‑on experience with SAP PLM components such as Engineering Records, ECTR, Recipe Development, Specifications Management, and related modules.
• Strong understanding of S/4
  
  HANA, SAP BTP, and RISE environments, including cloud‑based integration models.
• Strong understanding of Syniti Data Migration Tool.
• Experience integrating PLM with CAD, ERP, MDG, and other product‑related systems.

• Ability to convert business requirements into robust technical architecture and designs.
• Skilled in data modelling, workflows, APIs, and middleware integration approaches.
• Good knowledge of PLM processes within Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), food manufacturing, or similar process industries.
• Proficiency in SAP PLM, S4/Hana Private Cloud, RISE Hosting, SAP BTP, and related integrations with ERP, MDG, label management, innovation, CAD, and other applications. Proficient in various SAP Data migrations tools (Syniti), Test Automation Tools, Deployment tools, Data Encryption & Data Masking tools, CALM tool is required.

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Able to work in a fast‑moving, global, matrixed environment.
• A mindset of innovation, continuous improvement, and technical craftsmanship.

• Analyse, document, and validate PLM business requirements, translating them into clear technical specifications.
• Lead the technical design of SAP PLM solutions, ensuring alignment with SAP best practices and enterprise architecture standards.
• Oversee system configuration, integrations, enhancements, and extensions across SAP PLM, S/4
  
  HANA, MDG, BTP, CAD integrations, and supporting applications.
• Act as the technical authority for PLM development, guiding system integrators and internal Digital technology and business teams.
• Drive technical backlog prioritisation and ensure high‑quality delivery across pilot, regional deployment /releases.
• Support end‑to‑end solution design and implementation, ensuring alignment between business needs and PLM system capabilities while optimising system configurations and integrations.
• Work alongside business and PLM program leadership to finalise and support the deployment plan of PLM solution in Food & Nutrition Business segment.
• Collaborate with Data Architect, Solution Architect, and Data Analyst teams throughout the entire PLM implementation program.

• Partner with Product Owners, Architects, and Engineering teams within the global R&D and cPLM Program organization.
• Serve as the bridge between business teams and technical teams,…