SAP S4 HANA Plant Maintenance Lead

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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)