SAP PP Solution Architect

Roles & Responsibilities • Design, Build & Optimize End to End SAP Manufacturing Processes for customers enterprise • Leading large scale transformation projects’ Manufacturing Workstream leveraging experience including PP object data migration experience in S/4HANA • Conduct systematic client workshops to drive & derive Key Design Decisions with Industry best practice recommendations • As a Solution Architect, lead the engagement efforts at different stages from problem definition to diagnosis to solution design, development & deployment in large S/4 HANA transformation programs • Create detailed design and architecture, and process artifacts, implement the solution and the deployment plan • Connect with senior client business and IT stakeholders, demonstrating thought leadership in domain, process, and technology • Develop & nurture strong client relationships to gain the trusted strategic advisors • Drive RFx related activities, sales pitch when needed • Contribute to Unit and Organizational initiatives and COEs Technical Requirements • 15+ years of SAP Manufacturing & domain experience • Business Process Knowledge of Topics viz. Manufacturing Master Data (BoM, Recipe / Routings, Work Centre etc.), Production Planning, Demand Management, Sales & Operations Planning, Material Requirements Planning, Manufacturing execution, Capacity planning & execution, Movement of Raw Materials & Goods, Cost Management • Integration Knowledge with Manufacturing Execution Systems, 3PL, Other Planning Tools (Manugistics, IBP, Kinaxis etc.) is essential along with integration aspects with other SAP modules • Should have at least three end to end implementation projects in S/4HANA • Good Knowledge in Logistics BPML and understanding of GXP and SOX requirements • Experience in driving Business process workshops, Fit / GAP analysis and post go live activities • Should be aware of release governance processes and have experience in working on any incident management tool Additional SAP PP / Manufacturing with Pharma & Process Industry experience. The candidate is expected to be a senior Functional Architect for SAP Programs and will anchor the engagement effort for assignments, all the way from business process consulting and problem definition to solution design, development, and deployment for S/4HANA Production Planning (PP). You will lead business transformation programs helping clients mitigate Digitization related challenges. You will be pivotal to problem definition and discovery of the overall solution and guide teams on project processes, deliverables. As a thought leader in manufacturing domain, you will be the key advisor to architecture and design reviews. You will anchor business pursuit initiatives, client training, in-house capability building. You will have the opportunity to shape value-adding consulting solutions that enable our clients to meet the changing needs of the global landscape. • S/4HANA Certification • Basic knowledge in the areas of SAP PPDS, SAP IBP & other Industry leading planning tools • SAP Quality Management, SAP aATP experience • Experience in Deal Pricing & Transformation Deal Estimations • Sufficient ABAP, Fiori, Technical know-how to co-ordinate better with technical teams • Experience in working in Global delivery model will be an added advantage