SAP S4 HANA PPDS Lead Job at NTT DATA (Bangalore/Hyderabad/Chennai)

Job Description

The SAP S/4HANA PP/DS Lead will oversee the Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling workstream in S/4HANA transformation projects. This role requires extensive experience in SAP PP/DS and S/4HANA, focusing on solution design, integration, and delivery of advanced planning capabilities. The ideal candidate will lead workshops, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure successful project execution.

Job Responsibility

Lead the PP/DS workstream across SAP S/4HANA transformation projects (greenfield, brownfield, and system conversions)
Drive Fit-to-Standard (F2S) and design workshops aligned to SAP S/4HANA Best Practices
Define PP/DS transformation strategy, including transition from APO PP/DS to S/4HANA embedded PP/DS
Design, configure, and validate S/4HANA embedded PP/DS solutions including heuristics and optimization, finite and infinite scheduling, product and resource master setup, production versions and PDS integration, alert monitoring and exception management
Ensure alignment with MRP, Advanced Planning, and Manufacturing Execution (MES) processes
Ensure alignment with S/4HANA logistics architecture and SAP best practices
Lead Fit-to-Standard (F2S) workshops and logistics process harmonization
Assess and manage custom code (RICEFW) impacts for PPDS in S/4HANA
Guide logistics and transportation master data conversion and validation
Collaborate with PP, MM, QM, EWM, TM, and FI/CO teams to ensure end-to-end planning and execution integration
Coordinate with CIF replacement mechanisms, master data harmonization, and model consistency
Work with ABAP and technical teams on enhancements, reports, and interfaces
Define PP/DS master and transactional data migration strategy
Lead unit testing, integration testing, UAT, and regression cycles for PP/DS scenarios
Ensure planning results accuracy, performance, and stability
Lead PP/DS cutover activities, including planning freeze, reconciliation, and validation
Act as escalation point during go-live and hypercare, resolving planning and scheduling issues
Support business users during stabilization and optimization phases
Ensure adherence to SAP Activate methodology, project standards, and documentation
Review and approve functional designs, configurations, and test artifacts
Mentor PPDS consultants and support knowledge transfer

Requirements

10+ years of SAP PP / PP-DS / APO experience
2+ full-cycle SAP S/4HANA PP/DS implementations or APO to S/4HANA PP/DS conversions
Strong understanding of manufacturing planning and scheduling concepts
Hands-on experience with S/4HANA embedded PP/DS, MRP Live and advanced planning integration, SAP Fiori apps for planning and scheduling
Knowledge of S/4HANA simplifications vs APO PP/DS
Proven experience leading PP/DS teams in large transformation programs
Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
Experience working in global delivery and multi-vendor environments

Nice to have

SAP S/4HANA certification in Manufacturing / PP / PP-DS
Experience with SAP Digital Manufacturing, MES integrations
Industry experience in Manufacturing, Automotive, Aerospace, or Consumer Products
Exposure to IBP integration

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