SAP QM Architect

SAP QM Architect Location: UAE / Remote Employment Type: Full-Time / Contract Industry: IT Consulting / Pharmaceutical / Life Sciences About the Role We are looking for a highly experienced SAP QM Architect with strong domain expertise in SAP Quality Management (QM) and deep exposure to pharmaceutical / life sciences environments to join our enterprise SAP transformation team. The ideal candidate will possess 12+ years of overall SAP experience, including at least 7 years of focused SAP QM experience, with proven success delivering end-to-end SAP implementations, solution architecture, process optimization, and integration across manufacturing and quality landscapes. Candidates with hands-on experience in SAP S/4HANA QM implementations, particularly within regulated pharmaceutical environments, will be highly preferred. Key Responsibilities SAP QM Solution Architecture Lead the design and architecture of SAP QM solutions aligned with business and regulatory requirementsDefine enterprise-wide quality management processes within SAP S/4HANA landscapesDesign scalable and compliant QM frameworks for:Incoming quality inspectionsIn-process inspectionsFinal goods inspectionsVendor quality managementBatch quality managementStability studiesCAPA processesNon-conformance management SAP QM Configuration & Functional Expertise Configure and optimize SAP QM functionalities including:Inspection TypesInspection PlansSampling ProceduresMaster Inspection Characteristics (MICs)Catalogs & Code GroupsQuality NotificationsUsage DecisionsQuality CertificatesDynamic Modification RulesDefect RecordingDesign and manage:Quality info recordsVendor evaluation processesBatch management integrationAudit management support processes SAP S/4HANA QM Implementation Lead end-to-end SAP S/4HANA QM implementations including:Requirement gatheringFit-gap analysisSolution designConfigurationTestingDeploymentHypercare supportParticipate in SAP ECC to S/4HANA transformation initiativesDrive SAP QM process harmonization and digital quality transformation Pharmaceutical / Life Sciences Expertise Ensure SAP QM processes align with pharmaceutical industry standards and regulatory compliance requirementsWork within GxP-regulated environments and support:FDA complianceGMP requirementsValidation processesElectronic records complianceAudit readinessCollaborate with QA/QC, manufacturing, regulatory, and validation teams Integration Responsibilities Integrate SAP QM with:SAP MM (Materials Management)SAP PP (Production Planning)SAP EWMSAP PMSAP SDSAP Batch ManagementSAP MES systemsLIMS systemsThird-party manufacturing and laboratory applicationsSupport automated quality workflows and shop-floor integrations SAP QM Data & Reporting Design quality analytics and KPI dashboardsSupport reporting using:SAP Embedded AnalyticsCDS ViewsSAP Fiori ApplicationsSAP Analytics Cloud (preferred)Analyze quality trends, defects, and compliance metrics SAP Fiori & User Experience Support SAP Fiori-enabled QM applicationsEnhance user experience through:Mobile inspection applicationsWorkflow automationSimplified approval processesReal-time quality monitoring dashboards Testing, Validation & Documentation Prepare:Functional specificationsConfiguration documentsTest scriptsValidation documentsSOP-related documentationSupport:SITUATRegression testingCutover planningProduction support Required Skills & Experience Mandatory 12+ years of overall SAP experienceMinimum 7 years of dedicated SAP QM experienceStrong expertise in SAP QM configuration and solution architectureHands-on experience in SAP S/4HANA QM implementationsStrong understanding of pharmaceutical quality processesExperience working in regulated pharmaceutical or life sciences environments Technical Expertise Required< .