SAP S4 HANA Plant Maintenance Lead

Job description

Job Title SAP S/4HANA Transformation – Plant Maintenance (PM) Lead Job Summary We are seeking an experienced SAP S/4HANA Plant Maintenance (PM) Lead to lead maintenance and asset management workstreams in large-scale SAP S/4HANA transformation projects . The role is responsible for end-to-end ownership of maintenance planning, execution, and cost control processes, ensuring alignment with SAP S/4HANA best practices and enterprise asset management strategies. The PM Lead will work closely with business stakeholders, solution architects, and cross-functional SAP teams to drive a successful transition from ECC to S/4HANA. Key Responsibilities S/4HANA PM Workstream Leadership • Lead SAP PM workstreams in S/4HANA transformation programs (Greenfield, Brownfield, or Selective Data Transition). • Own end-to-end Asset-to-Maintenance and Maintenance-to-Cost processes. • Act as the primary escalation point for PM-related topics. Solution Design & Delivery • Drive solution design and hands-on configuration for SAP S/4HANA PM, including: • Technical Objects (Equipment, Functional Locations) • Maintenance Notifications and Orders • Preventive and Predictive Maintenance • Refurbishment, Breakdown, and Calibration processes • Ensure adoption of S/4HANA PM simplifications, Fiori apps, and embedded analytics. S/4HANA Transformation Activities • Lead Fit-to-Standard (F2S) workshops and maintenance process harmonization. • Assess and manage custom code (RICEFW) impacts for PM in S/4HANA. • Guide technical object and maintenance data conversion. Integration & Cross-Module Coordination • Coordinate closely with MM, WM/EWM, PP, QM, FI/CO, and HR teams. • Ensure seamless integration across Maintenance, Procurement, Production, and Finance. • Collaborate with technical teams (ABAP, CPI, mobility) for enhancements and integrations. Testing, Cutover & Go-Live • Lead unit testing, SIT, UAT, and defect management for PM. • Own cutover planning for open maintenance orders, plans, and histories. • Provide go-live and hypercare support, ensuring maintenance continuity. Governance & Team Leadership • Ensure adherence to SAP Activate methodology, project standards, and documentation. • Review and approve functional designs, configurations, and test artifacts. • Mentor PM consultants and support knowledge transfer. Required Skills & Experience SAP PM Expertise • 10–12+ years of SAP experience with strong hands-on expertise in: • SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) • Enterprise Asset Management processes • At least 2–3 full-cycle SAP S/4HANA transformation projects in a PM Lead role. • Strong understanding of maintenance planning, execution, and costing. S/4HANA & Asset Management Knowledge • Experience with: • S/4HANA PM simplifications and Fiori apps • Integration of PM with MM, PP, and FI/CO • Equipment and Functional Location data models • Exposure to SAP Asset Management, Predictive Maintenance, or IoT is a plus. • Knowledge on LeanIX, Signavio for process flow preparation and discussion with business team, is an added advantage. Leadership & Delivery Skills • Proven experience leading PM delivery in large SAP programs. • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. • Experience working in global onshore–offshore and asset-intensive environments. Preferred Qualifications • SAP S/4HANA certification in PM or Asset Management • Experience with SAP Activate methodology • Industry experience in Utilities, Oil & Gas, Manufacturing, Mining, or Energy • Exposure to FSM, EAM, or GIS integrations is an advantage Soft Skills • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities • Ability to translate maintenance requirements into 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)