SAP QM Architect

Bristlecone is a supply chain and business analytics advisor, serving customers across a wide range of industries. Rated by Gartner as among the top ten system integrators in the supply chain space, we are uniquely positioned to solve contemporary business problems, with supply chain and analytics focus as our advantage. We have been a trusted partner and advisor to many leading, globally recognized companies such as Applied Materials, Exxon Mobil, Flextronics, LSI Logic, Mahindra, Motorola, Nestle, Palm, Qatar Petroleum, Ranbaxy, Unilever and Whirlpool and many others.

The SAP QM Architect will be responsible for the strategic design, end-to-end configuration, and successful implementation of Quality Management solutions within an S/4

HANA environment

. This role requires a subject matter expert who can bridge the gap between complex business quality requirements and technical SAP excellence. You will lead the integration of QM with core supply chain and finance modules to ensure a seamless, compliant, and high-performance system.

• Solution Architecture & Design: Lead the design and implementation of SAP S/4
  
  HANA Quality Management (QM) solutions, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and organizational goals.
• Business Analysis: Collaborate deeply with business stakeholders to capture, analyze, and translate quality management requirements into scalable technical blueprints.
• Configuration & Customization: Hands-on configuration of SAP QM settings, including Inspection Planning, Quality Certificates, Notifications, and Results Recording.
• Cross-Module Integration: Architect and manage complex integrations between SAP QM and other key modules, specifically PP (Production Planning), MM (Materials Management), SD (Sales & Distribution), and FICO
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• Data Leadership: Orchestrate data migration strategies for both Master Data (Material Master, Inspection Plans, Work Centers) and Transactional Data within S/4
  
  HANA.
• Quality & Compliance: Ensure all system designs meet relevant industry regulations, quality standards, and internal audit compliance.
• Testing & Validation: Own the end-to-end system testing lifecycle, including Unit Testing, SIT, and UAT for new implementations and enhancements.
• Documentation & Training: Create and maintain high-quality system documentation (Configuration Guides, BPDs, User Manuals) and deliver advanced training to end-users and power users.
• System Maintenance: Perform regular system health checks and updates to ensure optimal performance and leverage new S/4
  
  HANA functionalities.

• Experience: 10+ years of experience in SAP QM, with at least 2 full-cycle S/4
  
  HANA implementations in an Architect or Lead role.
• Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of Quality Planning, Inspection, Control, and QM in Procurement/Production/Sales.
• Integration Knowledge: Proven ability to integrate QM with PP (PI-Sheet/Digital Signature) and MM (Batch Management/Stock Transfers).
• Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with ISO standards or GxP/FDA regulations (if applicable to the industry).
• Soft Skills: Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical business owners.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. SAP S/4
  
  HANA certification is highly preferred.

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