SAP; Manufacturing Solution Architect​/Director

SAP (Manufacturing) Solution Architect / Director

Plano, Texas, United States (US)

We are seeking an experienced SAP S/4

HANA PP / QM Lead to lead Production Planning (PP) and Quality Management (QM) work streams in large‑scale SAP S/4

HANA 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/4

HANA 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/4
  
  HANA PP / QM Workstream Leadership
  • Lead PP and QM work streams in SAP S/4
    
    HANA 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:
    • SAP PP:
      Demand Management, MRP, BOMs, Routings, Work Centers, Capacity Planning, Production Orders
    • SAP QM:
      Inspection Planning, Inspection Types, Results Recording, Usage Decisions, Quality Notifications
  • Ensure adoption of S/4
    
    HANA manufacturing and quality simplifications and innovations.
  • Guide decisions on Discrete vs Process Manufacturing scenarios.
• S/4
  
  HANA Transformation Activities
  • Lead Fit-to-Standard (F2S) workshops and business process harmonization.
  • Assess and manage custom code (RICEFW) impacts for PP / QM in S/4
    
    HANA.
  • 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.
  • Mentor PP / QM consultants and support knowledge transfer.

• 15+ years of SAP experience with strong hands‑on expertise in:
  • SAP PP (Discrete and/or Process Manufacturing)
  • SAP QM
• At least 2–3 full‑cycle SAP S/4
  
  HANA transformation projects in a Lead role.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing and quality management processes.
• Experience with S/4
  
  HANA MRP and production execution simplifications.
• Knowledge of QM integration with MM and PP.
• Experience with batch management, serial numbers, and inspection lot processing.
• Exposure to advanced planning (PP/DS, IBP) is an advantage.
• 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/4
  
  HANA 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.

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Ability to translate business requirements into scalable SAP solutions.
• Mentoring and coaching mindset.
• Excellent documentation and presentation skills.

• Location:
  
  As per project requirements.
• Work Model:
  Hybrid / Onsite / Offshore (project dependent).

• Starting pay range: $ – $ (US locations).
• Potential incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance.
• Eligibility for company benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short and long‑term disability, paid time off, employee assistance, 401(k) with company match, and other statutory benefits.

NTT DATA is an equal‑opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For additional EEO information, contact the legal department.