Functional Head SAP PM/QM

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Functional Head SAP PM/QM to lead digital transformation initiatives across Plant Maintenance and Quality Management functions. The role will be responsible for driving SAP PM/QM strategy, solution design, system optimisation, and process excellence across manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate should possess deep expertise in maintenance management, quality assurance, asset reliability, and SAP PM/QM implementations within large manufacturing environments.

Key Responsibilities

SAP Strategy & Leadership

• Define and drive the SAP PM/QM roadmap aligned with business and manufacturing objectives.
• Lead SAP transformation, implementation, rollout, and process standardisation initiatives.
• Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Manufacturing, and IT teams to identify process improvement opportunities.
• Drive adoption of best practices in asset management, preventive maintenance, quality control, and plant operations.

SAP PM/QM Solution Delivery

• Lead end-to-end SAP PM/QM implementation, rollout, upgrade, and support projects.
• Oversee solution design, configuration, testing, deployment, and post-go-live support.
• Ensure seamless integration of SAP PM/QM with MM, PP, SD, and FICO modules.
• Manage system enhancements, automation initiatives, and continuous improvement projects.

Maintenance & Quality Excellence

• Optimise preventive maintenance, breakdown maintenance, work order management, and asset reliability processes.
• Drive improvements in inspection planning, quality assurance, quality control, and compliance management.
• Improve equipment uptime, maintenance efficiency, and quality performance across manufacturing facilities.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, regulatory requirements, and audit controls.

Team & Stakeholder Management

• Lead and mentor SAP PM/QM consultants and project teams.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver effective SAP solutions.
• Manage relationships with implementation partners and technology vendors.
• Conduct user training and change management initiatives to enhance system adoption.

Required Skills

• Strong expertise in SAP PM and SAP QM modules.
• Hands-on experience in Plant Maintenance, Asset Management, Preventive Maintenance, Quality Planning, Inspection Management, and Quality Assurance.
• Experience in SAP implementation, rollout, migration, and support projects.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, maintenance planning, and quality management processes.
• Experience integrating SAP PM/QM with MM, PP, SD, and FICO modules.
• Strong project management, stakeholder management, and leadership capabilities.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in Manufacturing, Paper, Textile, Chemical, FMCG, or Process Industries.
• 15-20 years
• Exposure to SAP S/4HANA transformation projects.
• Experience managing multi-plant maintenance and quality operations.
• Knowledge of reliability engineering, TPM, predictive maintenance, and quality excellence frameworks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Operations, or related discipline.
• MBA or Master's Degree preferred.
• SAP PM/QM Certification preferred.

Key Success Metrics

• Successful SAP implementation and enhancement delivery.
• Improvement in equipment uptime and asset reliability.
• Improvement in quality performance and compliance metrics.
• User adoption and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Successful digitisation and process automation initiatives.