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.

Responsibilities

• Plant Maintenance (PM) Process & Configuration Lead design and configuration of 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
• Lead integration design between PM and MM (material reservations, external service procurement), FI/CO (order settlement, asset accounting), and PP (production equipment maintenance)
• Configure SAP Asset Intelligence Network (AIN) or SAP EAM extensions where in scope
• 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 types, master inspection characteristics, sampling procedures, and dynamic modification rules
• Inspection Lot Processing – goods receipt inspections, in-process inspections, final inspections, and source inspections
• Results Recording & Usage Decision – inspection results, defect recording, and stock posting decisions
• Quality Notifications – defect management, complaints (customer and vendor), corrective/preventive actions (CAPA), Stability Studies – time-based inspection scheduling for regulated industries
• Certificate of Analysis (CoA) – quality certificate generation and distribution
• Batch Management – batch classification, batch determination, and shelf-life management integration
• Design QM integration with MM (GR inspection triggers), PP (in-process quality gates), SD (customer complaint handling), and PM (equipment calibration)
• 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
• Strong project management and leadership skills
• Knowledge of SAP best practices and industry 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

Not specified