Accenture Edge - Senior SAP Plant Maintenance/Quality Management (PM/QM) Consultant
About the role
The Senior SAP PM & QM Consultant leads the design, configuration, and delivery of end-to-end Plant Maintenance and Quality Management processes within SAP S/4HANA. This role serves as a functional lead on large-scale SAP asset management and quality transformation programs, guiding clients through process harmonization, system design, and go-live readiness across maintenance execution, asset lifecycle management, and integrated quality operations.
Responsibilities
Plant Maintenance (PM) Process & Configuration: Design and configure core PM processes including Functional Locations, Equipment Master, Maintenance Plans, Task Lists, Notifications, Work Orders, and Maintenance Completion. Configure preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance scenarios including time-based, performance-based, and condition-based maintenance strategies. Design and configure maintenance order management including planning, scheduling, execution, and settlement to cost centers or assets. Support linear asset management, fleet management, or refinery/plant-specific maintenance scenarios as required by client industry. Advise on the transition from SAP ECC PM to S/4HANA Asset Management (including SAP S/4HANA for EAM).
Quality Management (QM) Process & Configuration: Lead end-to-end implementation of SAP QM, including: Inspection Planning, Inspection Lot Processing, Results Recording & Usage Decision, Quality Notifications, Stability Studies, and Batch Management. Design QM integration with MM, PP, FI/CO, and SD. Advise clients on quality planning alignment with ISO 9001, GMP, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, or industry-specific regulatory frameworks where applicable.
Program Delivery: Lead PM and QM workstreams through full SAP Activate lifecycle: Discover, Prepare, Explore, Realize, Deploy, Run. Facilitate fit-to-standard workshops with Maintenance, Reliability, Quality Assurance, and Operations stakeholders. Author and maintain key design documents: BBPs, FSDs, configuration workbooks, inspection catalogs, and test scripts. Support data migration activities for equipment master, functional locations, maintenance plans, and inspection characteristics. Lead SIT, UAT, and cutover planning for PM and QM scope. Coordinate with PP, MM, and FI/CO functional teams on cross-workstream integration design and testing.
Client & Stakeholder Engagement: Engage VP Operations, Maintenance Directors, QA Managers, and Plant Managers as a trusted transformation advisor. Translate complex SAP configuration options into operationally relevant design decisions. Manage client sign-off on PM/QM design decisions and track open issues through resolution. Advise on maintenance operating model changes, reliability strategy alignment, and quality management maturity improvements.
Requirements
Minimum of 7 years of SAP functional experience, including full lifecycle S/4HANA or ECC implementation experience covering Plant Maintenance (PM) and/or Quality Management (QM)
Minimum of 5 years of experience with SAP PM: functional locations, equipment master, maintenance orders, and preventive maintenance planning
Minimum of 5 years of hands-on configuration experience in SAP QM: inspection planning, inspection lot processing, results recording, and quality notifications
Minimum of 5 years of experience with PM/QM integration across MM, PP, FI/CO, and SD
Minimum of 5 years of experience leading fit-to-standard workshops and authoring functional design documents
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 for EAM (Enterprise Asset Management)
Experience with regulated industry QM requirements: GMP, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, ISO 9001, or pharma/chemical compliance
Experience with SAP Asset Intelligence Network (AIN) or Predictive Maintenance & Service (PdMS)
Experience in asset-intensive industries: oil & gas, chemicals, utilities, mining, pharmaceuticals, or discrete manufacturing
Experience with SAP S/4HANA Asset Management or QM certification
Skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Proficient in SAP configuration tools and processes
Knowledge of industry best practices and regulatory standards
Benefits
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. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below.
Pay
Annual Salary Range: $73,800 to $218,800
Schedule
Travel may be required for this role. The amount of travel will vary from 0 to 100% depending on business need and client requirements.
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