SAP S4 HANA 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: o SAP PP: Demand Management, MRP, BOMs, Routings, Work Centers, Capacity Planning, Production Orders o 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: o SAP PP (Discrete and/or Process Manufacturing) o 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: o S/4HANA MRP and production execution simplifications o QM integration with MM and PP o 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)