Senior SAP PLM Functional Consultant - Process Industry

Job Title: SAP PLM Functional Consultant - Senior 2 – Process Industry

Experience Required: 6 - 8 years

Job Type: Full-Time

The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in process industry (Pharmaceuticals, Chemicals, Food & Beverages, Life Sciences) and SAP PLM modules . The consultant will be responsible for gathering business requirements, configuring and designing solutions, testing, supporting master data management, and ensuring smooth implementation and ongoing support of SAP PLM processes across the organization.

• Work closely with business stakeholders to gather, analyse and translate business requirement into functional specifications for product development, compliance, and lifecycle management.
• Configure and support SAP PLM modules, including:
• Specification Management
• Recipe/Formulation Management
• Document Management System
• Engineering Change Management (ECM)
• Classification & Characteristics
• EH&S, etc.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of SAP PLM with other modules such as SAP PP-PI, SAP ERP, SAP QM, SAP MM, SAP EHS, and SAP DMS (Document Management System).
• Participate in system design and solution architecture discussions to support business processes.
• Develop and execute test strategies and scripts for the validation of implemented functionalities.
• Support master data management by ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and compliance of product-related data.
• Provide user training, create documentation, and support knowledge transfer.
• Assist in managing and resolving defects, maintaining logs and reports using tools such as JIRA, SAP Solution Manager, or HP ALM.
• Ensure high standards of data quality assurance through proactive monitoring and validation procedures.
• Work closely with technical teams for system enhancements, interface design, and data migrations.
• Support compliance and regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, REACH, GxP) by configuring PLM workflows.
• Collaborate with technical teams (ABAP, BASIS) and cross-functional consultants to ensure seamless project delivery.
• Stay updated on the latest SAP PLM capabilities, S/4HANA innovations, and industry best practices.

• 6–8 years of hands-on experience in SAP PLM implementation and support roles, preferably within the process industry domain.
• Strong functional knowledge of SAP PLM, including Recipe Development, Specification Database, and Change Management.
• Experience with integration points across key SAP modules such as PP-PI, QM, MM, EHS, and DMS.
• Proficiency in system design, process mapping, and preparation of functional documentation.
• Skilled in developing and executing test strategies and scripts using tools like JIRA, HP ALM, or SAP Solution Manager.
• Good understanding of data governance principles and master data lifecycle management.
• Familiarity with defect management, change request tracking, and issue resolution frameworks.
• Understanding of integration architecture, including interfaces with external tools (e.g., LIMS, MES).
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across business and technical teams.

• Experience with S/4HANA PLM environments.
• Experience working in process industries such as pharmaceuticals or consumer goods.
• Knowledge of Agile or Hybrid project methodologies.
• SAP Certification in PLM or related modules is a plus.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering, Computer Science, Life Sciences, or related fields.