SAP Manufacturing Transformation leader (Principal Director)
Job Description
Job Title SAP Manufacturing transforamtion leader (Principal Director)
Location: Edition NJ (remote role)
Employment Type: FullTime
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly experienced SAP Manufacturing Architect to lead and drive SAP transformation initiatives across manufacturing landscapes The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background nonComputer Science preferred and deep expertise in SAP Discrete Manufacturing processes including endtoend production planning execution and integration This role requires strategic thinking handson solution design and close collaboration with business and technical stakeholders to deliver scalable and futureready SAP solutions
Key Responsibilities
Lead the design and implementation of SAP Discrete Manufacturing solutions across global manufacturing units
Define and own SAP manufacturing architecture covering MaketoStock MTS MaketoOrder MTO EngineertoOrder ETO and AssembletoOrder ATO scenarios
Translate complex manufacturing business requirements into scalable SAP S4HANA manufacturing solutions
Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to define SAP Epics and ensure alignment with production quality and supply chain objectives
Provide architectural guidance across SAP PP QM MM EWM and integration with SAP MEMII PLM and APOIBP
Ensure seamless integration between manufacturing procurement logistics and finance processes
Conduct solution reviews performance optimization and quality checks using SAP best practices and SAP ATC where applicable
Mentor and provide technical leadership to functional and technical teams
Drive continuous improvement standardization and innovation in manufacturing processes
Support largescale SAP implementations and S4HANA manufacturing transformations
Required Qualifications
15 to 25 years of total experience with a strong focus on SAP Discrete Manufacturing
Bachelors degree in Engineering Mechanical Electrical Industrial or related disciplines preferred
Deep functional and architectural expertise in
SAP PP Production Planning
BOMs Routings Work Centers Production Orders
Capacity Planning and MRP
Strong understanding of integration points with MM QM EWM FICO and SD
Experience with S4HANA Manufacturing concepts and best practices
Excellent communication stakeholder management and leadership skills
Ability to work with global business and delivery teams
Preferred Skills
SAP S4HANA certification in Manufacturing or Supply Chain
Experience with SAP MEMII Digital Manufacturing or Industry 40 initiatives
Exposure to Agile SAFe delivery models
Experience in global rollouts and multiplant manufacturing environments
Knowledge of engineering change management ECM and PLM integration
Skills
Mandatory Skills : Transformation