SAP S/4HANA Production Planning and Quality Management Lead

SAP S4 HANA PP / QM Lead

Job Title

SAP S/4HANA Transformation – Production Planning / Quality Management Lead

Job Summary

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.

Key Responsibilities

S/4HANA PP / QM Workstream Leadership

• 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.

Solution Design & Delivery

• Drive solution design and hands-on configuration for:
• SAP PP: Demand Management, MRP, BOMs, Routings, Work Centers, Capacity Planning, Production Orders
• SAP QM: Inspection Planning, Inspection Types, Results Recording, Usage Decisions, Quality Notifications
• Ensure adoption of S/4HANA manufacturing and quality simplifications and innovations.
• Guide decisions on Discrete vs Process Manufacturing scenarios.

S/4HANA Transformation Activities

• 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.

Integration & Cross-Module Coordination

• 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.

Testing, Cutover & Go-Live

• 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.

Governance & Team Leadership

• 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.

Required Skills & Experience

SAP PP / QM Expertise

• 10–12+ years of SAP experience with strong hands-on expertise in:
• SAP PP (Discrete and/or Process Manufacturing)
• 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.

S/4HANA & Manufacturing Knowledge

• Experience with:
• S/4HANA MRP and production execution simplifications
• QM integration with MM and PP
• Batch Management, Serial Numbers, and Inspection Lot Processing
• Exposure to Advanced Planning (PP/DS, IBP) is an advantage.
• Knowledge on LeanIX, Signavio for process flow preparation and discussion with business team, is an added advantage.

Leadership & Delivery Skills

• Proven experience leading PP / QM delivery in large SAP programs.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience working in global onshore–offshore delivery models.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to translate business requirements into scalable SAP solutions
• Mentoring and coaching mindset
• Excellent documentation and presentation skills

Location & Work Model

• Location: As per project requirements
• Work Model: Hybrid / Onsite / Offshore (project dependent)

Experience Level

Senior Level