Senior Manager, IT Systems Configuration & Programming

Configure, support, and enhance SAP PP processes including: Material Requirements Planning (MRP) Demand management Planned orders and production orders Master Production Scheduling Production versions Bills of Material (BOM) Work centres and resources Routings/master recipes Capacity planning Production order confirmation Goods issue and goods receipt integration Batch-managed manufacturing processes Support discrete and/or process manufacturing scenarios as applicable.

Work with business teams to translate manufacturing requirements into appropriate SAP solutions. Support production planning integration with MM, EWM/WM, QM, PM, FI/CO, and other relevant modules. Analyze production planning issues and provide sustainable solutions with minimum customization.

Key Responsibilities

– SAP QM Configure, support, and enhance SAP Quality Management processes including: Quality planning Inspection plans Master inspection characteristics Inspection types Inspection lots Results recording Usage decision Quality notifications Certificate-related processes Quality information records Sampling procedures and sampling schemes Dynamic modification rules, where applicable Support quality processes for: Incoming raw and packaging materials In-process manufacturing Finished products Stability or other quality scenarios, where applicable Support batch status management, stock posting decisions, quality releases, and restricted/rejected material processes.

Ensure appropriate integration between SAP QM and PP, MM, EWM/WM, SD, and other modules. Work closely with QA/QC and CSV teams to ensure configured processes meet GxP and data integrity expectations. Support audit trail, electronic record, approval, and controlled transaction requirements where applicable.

Key Responsibilities

– SAP PM Configure, support, and enhance SAP Plant Maintenance processes including: Technical objects Functional locations Equipment master Maintenance notifications Maintenance orders Preventive maintenance Maintenance plans Task lists Measuring points and counters Breakdown maintenance Corrective maintenance Preventive and predictive maintenance processes Support calibration and maintenance-related processes for GxP-relevant equipment where applicable.

Support equipment history, maintenance documentation, spare parts consumption, and maintenance cost tracking. Work with Engineering, Maintenance, Manufacturing, QA, and Calibration teams to ensure appropriate system controls. Ensure maintenance processes integrate effectively with MM, FI/CO, PP, QM, procurement, inventory, and other relevant areas.

SAP Implementation & Application Support Participate in SAP S/4HANA implementation, rollout, upgrade, enhancement, and support projects. Perform hands-on SAP configuration and functional troubleshooting for assigned modules. Prepare and review: Business requirements Functional specifications Configuration documents Process flows Test scripts SOP-related system inputs Training materials Cutover plans Support documentation Conduct fit-to-standard/workshop discussions with business stakeholders.

Analyze business requirements and recommend standard SAP solutions following clean-core principles wherever practical. Support RICEFW/WRICEF developments by preparing functional specifications and coordinating with technical teams. Work with ABAP, Fiori, Integration, Basis, Security/GRC, BTP, and other technical teams.

Support interfaces between SAP and manufacturing, laboratory, maintenance, weighing, MES, LIMS, third-party, or other enterprise systems as applicable. Participate in data migration, master-data validation, cutover, hypercare, and stabilization activities. Required Experience & Skills Minimum 8+ years of hands-on SAP experience in SAP PP, QM, PM, or a strong combination of these modules.

Strong hands-on configuration and functional support experience in at least two areas , with working knowledge of the third. Experience working in a service company, consulting organization, captive IT organization, or product/manufacturing company . Good understanding of manufacturing and quality business processes. Experience with SAP ECC and/or SAP S/4HANA ; S/4HANA implementation experience preferred.

Experience participating in at least one implementation, rollout, upgrade, or major transformation project preferred. Ability to independently analyze incidents, requirements, and business-process issues. Experience preparing functional specifications and working with technical development teams. Good understanding of SAP Fiori applications relevant to PP, QM, and PM is preferred.

Exposure to SAP Cloud ALM, Solution Manager, Jira, Service. Now, or similar tools is advantageous. Pharmaceutical, life sciences, medical device, chemical, food, or other regulated-industry experience is strongly preferred. Exposure to GxP, CSV, 21 CFR Part 11, EU Annex 11, data integrity, and regulated-system controls is preferred.

Any recognized bachelor’s or master’s degree ; no specific educational specialization is mandatory. Relevant SAP PP, QM, PM, or S/4HANA certification is preferred but not mandatory. Additional certifications or training in pharmaceutical GxP, CSV, quality systems, project delivery, or IT service management will be an advantage.