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Job Title
SAP S/4

HANA Transformation - Production Planning / Quality Management Lead

Job Summary
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.

Key Responsibilities
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.
Required Skills & Experience
SAP PP / QM Expertise
10-12+ 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 .
S/4

HANA & Manufacturing Knowledge

Experience with :
S/4

HANA MRP and production execution simplifications
QM integration with MM and PP
Batch Management, Serial Numbers, and Inspection Lot Processing

Exposure to  Advanced Planning (PP/DS, IBP)  is an advantage.
Knowledge on LeanIX, Signavio for process flow preparation and discussion with business team, is an added 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 .

Preferred Qualifications
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
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
Location & Work Model

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