Sr. SAP PP Business Process Lead to support the current ERP Business Systems (SAP ECC 6 EHP8) and its transition to S/4 Hana

Our valued client is looking for a Sr. SAP PP Business Process Lead to support the current ERP Business Systems (SAP ECC 6 EHP8) and its transition to S/4 Hana

Tasks include:

• Liaison between operations groups to ensure that their needs are communicate to system integrator and that these requirements are configured correctly in S4
• Drive the day to day (training, system integration testing, change management, etc.) with BAs, FAs, in line with Business Processes & planning & execution
• Coordinate new S4 PP functionality in is reviewed to understand impact on PP processes.
• Coordinate that other process stream changed do not negatively affect PP. Identify where process changes would need to occur to support these changes.
• Identify gaps in the PP process that need closed.
• Identify, analyze best practices for implementation across the board with focus on PP
• Project Phase 1 - Keeping the PP landscape while analyzing possible improvements in follow on phases
• Report to Business Process Owner Lead, Project Sponsor, or Project Manager
• Accountable for business processes relevant to his line of business
• Ensure business processes are strategically aligned with best practices
• Attend all workshops relevant for his line of business
• Ensure that the target solution meets operational objectives
• Plan and review change management activities in collaboration with the Project Manager and Change Management team
• Approve the gaps identified in the backlog for his line of business
• Approve the solution (data included) and participates in solution-related change control processes during the implementation phase

Must have:

• Reliability clearance and eligible for Controlled Goods clearance
• Strong knowledge of SAP PP business processes, including production planning, scheduling, material management, quality control, and integration with other SAP modules
• Ability to gather and analyze business requirements and translate them into SAP solutions
• Knowledge of SAP integration with other modules like MM, SD, PM, and WM
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA & Fiori user platform
• Ability to influence business partners and 3rd party implementation consultants and manage client relationships

Nice to have:

• SAP certification
• 7+years’ experience in S/4 Hana Go-Live implementations