SAP Principal Lead

About the role

We are seeking an experienced SAP Consultant specializing in Manufacturing processes with strong expertise in SAP PP (Production Planning), QM (Quality Management), and PM (Plant Maintenance).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business users to analyze, design, and optimize manufacturing processes
• Translate business requirements into SAP functional specifications and configurations
• Provide expertise in production planning, quality processes, and maintenance operations
• Integrate SAP solutions with MES and digital manufacturing platforms
• Support smart factory / Industry 4.0 initiatives including automation and real-time data integration
• Drive process standardization and continuous improvement initiatives
• Participate in end-to-end project lifecycle (blueprint, design, build, test, deploy, support)
• Conduct workshops, gap analysis, and solution design sessions with stakeholders
• Support integration with other SAP and non-SAP systems
• Troubleshoot issues and provide post-go-live support and enhancements

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, IT, Supply Chain, or related field with 5+ years of relevant experience is required. Previous consulting exp preferred
• Hands-on expertise in SAP PP, QM, and PM modules
• Strong understanding of end-to-end manufacturing processes
• At least 1 full lifecycle SAP implementations

Qualifications

• Experience in SAP S/4HANA is preferred
• Consulting experience with ability to re-engineer manufacturing processes
• Hands-on experience with Digital Manufacturing solutions and MES (e.g., Solumina, SAP Digital Manufacturing, SAP ME/MII, or other MES platforms)
• Experience in MES-SAP integration and real-time production data flows
• Exposure to Industry 4.0, IoT-enabled manufacturing, or smart factory initiatives
• SAP certifications in PP, QM, or PM
• Experience in using AI coding
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to bridge business and IT / shop floor teams
• Strong consulting and stakeholder engagement capabilities
• Ability to work in complex, cross-functional environments
• Proactive, self-driven, and adaptable

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage starting from start date
• Health Flexible Spending Accounts
• Free Onsite Gym with weekly fitness classes
• Immediate 401k vesting
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time off (Permissive for exempt staff)

Pay

Estimate salary range for this role: $135,000 to $170,000 per year.

Schedule

Not specified.

Skills

• Expertise in SAP PP, QM, and PM modules
• Strong understanding of end-to-end manufacturing processes
• Consulting experience with ability to re-engineer manufacturing processes
• Hands-on experience with Digital Manufacturing solutions and MES (e.g., Solumina, SAP Digital Manufacturing, SAP ME/MII, or other MES platforms)
• Experience in MES-SAP integration and real-time production data flows
• Exposure to Industry 4.0, IoT-enabled manufacturing, or smart factory initiatives
• SAP certifications in PP, QM, or PM
• Experience in using AI coding
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to bridge business and IT / shop floor teams
• Strong consulting and stakeholder engagement capabilities
• Ability to work in complex, cross-functional environments
• Proactive, self-driven, and adaptable