Program Director - SAP Aircraft Overhaul and Component Service Maintenance

Program Director

Location:

Edison, NJ

Job Function: TECHNOLOGY

Salary Range: $180,000 to $250,000 per annum

• Deep expertise in SAP S/4
  
  HANA with strong functional leadership across MRO/CRO business processes in an A&D Aftermarket environment.
• Proven experience in Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) and Component Repair Operations (CRO) with clear understanding of aerospace aftermarket service models.
• Strong knowledge of SAP S/4
  
  HANA Plant Maintenance / Enterprise Asset Management, service management, spare parts planning, repair logistics, and maintenance execution.
• Hands‑on experience integrating SAP S/4
  
  HANA with IBM Maximo, including process harmonization, asset/master data alignment, work order integration, maintenance history synchronization, and interface governance.
• Deep understanding of A&D aftermarket processes, including:
  • Rotables and repairables management
  • Warranty and service history visibility
  • Spare parts fulfillment and replenishment
  • Work order management
  • Maintenance planning and scheduling
  • Repair execution and turnaround tracking
  • Inventory and spare parts integration
• Strong integration knowledge across:
  • SAP S/4
    
    HANA PM / MM / SD / EWM
  • Maximo asset and maintenance processes
  • Middleware / interface orchestration frameworks
• Experience leading large‑scale SAP transformation programs involving multiple business units, delivery teams, and external application ecosystems.
• Strong familiarity with regulated A&D operating models, including traceability, compliance, quality controls, and export control considerations.
• Ability to define and drive KPI‑based improvements in:
  • Turnaround time
  • Maintenance productivity
  • Spare parts fill rate
  • Inventory optimization
• Strong communication and executive stakeholder management skills with demonstrated ability to engage business, IT, operations, and leadership teams.

• Lead the business and functional transformation vision for SAP S/4
  
  HANA MRO/CRO capabilities integrated with Maximo in an A&D Aftermarket setting.
• Define the target operating model for maintenance, repair, component tracking, repair turnaround optimization, and service‑part enabled maintenance support.
• Partner with business leadership to improve operational efficiency, asset performance, repair throughput, and aftermarket service delivery.

• Provide end‑to‑end functional leadership for the design of SAP S/4
  
  HANA MRO/CRO processes integrated with Maximo‑based maintenance and asset management workflows.
• Define business processes covering:
  • Maintenance planning and execution
  • Depot and component repair lifecycle
  • Serialized asset and component traceability
  • Repairable inventory flows
  • Work order integration
  • Failure / inspection / service history synchronization
• Govern integration design between SAP and Maximo to ensure process consistency, clean ownership, and scalable supportability.

• Lead large, cross‑functional global teams across operations, supply chain, maintenance, IT, and integration work streams.
• Drive design workshops, fit‑gap analysis, solution governance, risk resolution, and milestone adherence.
• Ensure delivery predictability, quality, and business readiness across the transformation lifecycle.
• Establish strong delivery controls, functional quality gates, and business sign‑off mechanisms.

• Act as a trusted advisor to business and technology leadership on aftermarket service transformation, MRO/CRO modernization, and integrated enterprise asset management strategy.
• Facilitate executive design reviews, governance boards, and steering committee discussions.
• Translate business priorities into practical, scalable SAP‑Maximo‑enabled operating capabilities.
• Define and track transformation outcomes tied to:
  • Improved asset uptime / availability
  • Reduced repair backlog
  • Better spare parts support for maintenance operations
  • Improved planning and maintenance execution visibility
  • Reduced operational inefficiencies and system fragmentation
• Support KPI dashboards and executive reporting for value realization tracking.
• Drive modernization of legacy maintenance and repair processes into an integrated digital platform architecture.
• Identify opportunities for…