Senior SAP PLM Solution Architect

Job description

Role overview

We are looking for an experienced Senior SAP PLM Solution Architect to join a large-scale, multi-year transformation program for a global FMCG organization.

The role focuses on the solution architecture and technical design of complex SAP PLM capabilities supporting global R&D and product development processes.

Role details

- Contract: B2B

- Work model: remote

- Travel: occasional business travel may be required

- Engagement: long-term

- Environment: global, cross-functional transformation program

Key responsibilities

- Design complex components of the target SAP PLM solution supporting global R&D and product development processes.

- Provide solution architecture across areas such as formulation, ingredient and packaging specifications, MBOM, artwork and labeling.

- Lead key functional and solution architecture decisions in collaboration with R&D, business and technology teams.

- Work closely with the global System Integrator to define and validate fit-for-purpose solution designs.

- Review proposed designs and ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards and business requirements.

- Identify and manage dependencies between SAP PLM and other enterprise systems and transformation initiatives.

- Collaborate with SAP experts, technical architects and functional teams where required.

- Ensure local and global process requirements are appropriately reflected in the solution.

- Review System Integrator deliverables and ensure expected design and quality standards are met.

- Support deployment teams in implementing the designed solution across regions.

- Work with global stakeholders across business, R&D and technology functions.

Requirements

- 5+ years of experience in SAP PLM and/or SAP-enabled R&D transformation projects.

- Strong hands-on understanding of SAP PLM capabilities and solution design.

- Experience designing complex SAP PLM solutions or components.

- Strong knowledge of R&D/product development processes and related data.

- Experience in areas such as specification management, formulation/recipe management, packaging, BOM/MBOM, artwork or labeling.

- Ability to translate complex business requirements into scalable solution architecture.

- Experience working with System Integrators and reviewing technical/functional designs.

- Strong stakeholder and vendor management skills.

- Experience working within complex global transformation programs.

- Fluent English.

Nice to have

- Experience within FMCG, manufacturing or another product-centric industry.

- Experience with global SAP PLM deployments.

- Broader knowledge of SAP S/4HANA, master data and enterprise integration.

- Project/program management experience.