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We are seeking an experienced SAP S/4HANA PP / QM Lead to lead Production Planning (PP) and Quality Management (QM) workstreams in large-scale SAP S/4HANA 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/4HANA 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.
Job Responsibility:
Lead PP and QM workstreams in SAP S/4HANA 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
Drive solution design and hands-on configuration for SAP PP and SAP QM
Ensure adoption of S/4HANA manufacturing and quality simplifications and innovations
Guide decisions on Discrete vs Process Manufacturing scenarios
Lead Fit-to-Standard (F2S) workshops and business process harmonization
Assess and manage custom code (RICEFW) impacts for PP / QM in S/4HANA
Lead manufacturing and quality master data conversion and validation activities
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
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
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
Requirements:
15+ years of SAP experience with strong hands-on expertise in SAP PP (Discrete and/or Process Manufacturing) and SAP QM
At least 2–3 full-cycle SAP S/4HANA transformation projects in a Lead role
Strong understanding of manufacturing and quality management processes
Experience with S/4HANA MRP and production execution simplifications
QM integration with MM and PP
Batch Management, Serial Numbers, and Inspection Lot Processing
Proven experience leading PP / QM delivery in large SAP programs
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Experience working in global onshore–offshore delivery models
15+ years of SAP PP/QM experience
10+ years of PP/QM Solutioning / Architecture experience
5+ years of S/4 HANA experience
Nice to have:
SAP S/4HANA 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
Exposure to Advanced Planning (PP/DS, IBP) is an advantage