SAP PP/QM Functional Lead for Full Lifecycle Deployments

Compunnel Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Toronto is seeking an experienced SAP PP/QM Functional Consultant to lead SAP implementation activities focusing on Production Planning and Quality Management. The role requires over 8 years of experience in SAP PP/QM, strong project management skills, and a proven track record in full lifecycle implementations. You will educate local teams, develop training materials, and provide support throughout the SAP deployment process, ensuring successful outcomes for clients.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in SAP PP/QM design, prototyping, configuration, and testing.
• 4+ full lifecycle SAP implementation projects.
• Experience with SAP data migration.
• Ability to translate between non-technical business users and technical IT teams.

Responsibilities

• Educate local teams on SAP PP/QM functionality.
• Design and prototype SAP PP/QM solutions.
• Identify and document local security requirements.
• Develop training materials and deliver end-user sessions.
• Resolve post go-live issues and support stabilization activities.

Skills

SAP PP/QM design

Project management

Analytical skills

Client service mindset

Communication skills

Education

Undergraduate degree or equivalent

Job description

The SAP PP/QM Functional Consultant will lead SAP implementation activities focused on Production Planning (PP) and Quality Management (QM) processes. This role involves educating local teams, conducting requirement workshops, designing and prototyping PP/QM solutions, and configuring SAP to meet business needs. The consultant will participate in full lifecycle implementation activities, including data migration, testing, development coordination, training delivery, cutover, and post go-live support. The role requires strong analytical, communication, and project leadership skills to ensure successful SAP deployment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Educate local teams on SAP PP/QM functionality and broader SAP concepts.
• Refine the Plan-to-Manufacture process scope and identify any functional gaps.
• Design and prototype SAP PP/QM solutions and facilitate key decision-making discussions.
• Conduct SAP system demonstrations to showcase standard functionality and secure customer buy-in.
• Translate local business requirements into configuration requirements and perform SAP system setups.
• Identify required RICEF objects and create Functional Specification documentation.
• Work with technical teams to translate functional specs into technical designs.
• Identify and document local security requirements and collaborate with security teams for profile creation.
• Perform field and value mappings for data conversion activities.
• Demonstrate updated system functionality after configuration and development activities.
• Provide SME support during testing cycles and resolve issues identified during testing.
• Develop training materials and deliver end-user or train-the-trainer sessions.
• Provide SME support during cutover and go-live activities and complete assigned cutover tasks.
• Resolve post go-live issues and support stabilization activities.

Required Skills:

• 8+ years of experience in SAP PP/QM design, prototyping, configuration, and testing.
• 4+ full lifecycle SAP implementation projects.
• Experience with SAP data migration.
• Project management and team leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of system development methodology, project management, and system architecture.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to understand and evaluate business and IT challenges comprehensively.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.
• Ability to translate between non-technical business users and technical IT teams.
• Strong client service mindset.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

Education:

Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.