Accenture Edge - SAP Production Planning (PP) Lead

About the role

Seasoned SAP PP leader with hands-on expertise across multiple industries and manufacturing models who operates at the intersection of solution architecture, client advisory, and delivery leadership — owning end-to-end PP solution design, guiding cross-workstream integration, and serving as the go-to manufacturing SME for client executives and program leadership on large-scale S/4HANA transformations.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end PP solution architecture across complex multi-plant, multi-country S/4HANA programs spanning discrete, process, repetitive, and ETO/CTO manufacturing models
• Lead MRP Live, PP/DS, Production Scheduling Board, Variant Configuration, Batch Management, Kanban, and Repetitive Manufacturing design and configuration
• Define MRP strategy frameworks, planning parameter governance, BOM/routing ownership models, and engineering change management (ECM) processes
• Drive cross-workstream integration design across MM, QM, CO, PM, SD, EWM, and IBP/APO without reliance on adjacent functional leads
• Lead and mentor PP workstream teams of 3–10 consultants across onshore, nearshore, and offshore delivery models
• Own cutover planning for PP scope including open order strategy, WIP valuation, and inventory balancing at go-live
• Advise VP Manufacturing, COO, and Supply Chain leadership on manufacturing operating model design and Industry 4.0 integration opportunities
• Contribute to pre-sales pursuits, RFP responses, and practice development as a recognized manufacturing SME

Requirements

• Minimum of 12 years of SAP Production Planning (PP) experience, including full lifecycle S/4HANA or ECC implementation experience as a Workstream/Delivery Lead
• Minimum of 8 years of configuration experience across BOM, routing, work center, MRP, PP/DS, production orders, capacity planning, and repetitive manufacturing
• Minimum of 8 years of experience across two or more manufacturing types: discrete, process, repetitive, and ETO/CTO
• Minimum of 8 years of integration experience across MM, QM, CO, PM, SD, EWM, and IBP/APO
• Prior experience working for a large Consulting/Advisory firm (Big 4, global SI, or boutique SAP consulting environment)
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent (12 years) work experience (If an, Associate’s Degree with 6 years of work experience)

Qualifications

• Experience with SAP S/4HANA Manufacturing certification, APICS CPIM/CSCP, Lean/Six Sigma Green or Black Belt, or MES integration (SAP ME, MII, or DMC)

Skills

• Strong technical skills in SAP Production Planning (PP)
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to lead and mentor teams
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Benefits

• Market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Bonus opportunities
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off

Pay

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience.

Schedule

The amount of travel may vary from 0 to 100% depending on business need and client requirements.