SAP PLM Functional Lead for Packaging Development

Next Ventures; Deutschland; Remote; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading recruitment agency is looking for an experienced SAP PLM Functional Lead for Packaging Development. This role involves driving design and integration of SAP PLM capabilities in global packaging development, ensuring compliance and collaboration across product lifecycle management. Candidates should have a strong background in SAP architecture and project management, with significant experience in regulated industries. This position allows for remote work from anywhere in Europe.

Leistungen

Remote work flexibility

Qualifikationen

• 10+ years of SAP architecture experience, especially in PLM, MM, and MDG.
• Proven track record in regulated industries, especially medical devices and consumer goods.
• Hands-on experience with integration technologies (ALE, IDoc, BAPI).

Aufgaben

• Define and maintain functionality to support packaging development across SAP PLM.
• Lead cross-functional workshops to gather requirements.
• Evaluate emerging SAP technologies to enhance packaging development processes.

Kenntnisse

Communication

Stakeholder management

Leadership

SAP PLM expertise

Fluent in English

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Fiori/UI5

ESKO WebCenter

Adobe

Jobbeschreibung

Next Ventures are currently executing a search for an experienced SAP PLM Functional Lead for Packaging Development (SAP PLM)

Our clients are seeking an experienced Functional Lead for Packaging Development to drive the design and integration of SAP PLM capabilities supporting global packaging development across packaging, labelling, and artwork management for consumer products and medical devices.

This pivotal role will ensure collaboration, seamless data flow, process harmonization, and compliance across product lifecycle management, procurement, and master data governance for packaging, labelling, and artwork.

Location -Germany ,Remote from anywhere in Europe (applicants must be able to work in Europe and hold Eu or UK Passport) or Blue card for Germany.
Duration 6-12 months
Start date 2-4 weeks.
Rate: market


Key Responsibilities

• Define and maintain functionality to support packaging development and product changes across SAP PLM, MDG, MM, label printing, artwork management, and label management for a mixed consumer products and medical portfolio.
• Develop and maintain the end-to-end data model across SAP PLM, MM, MDG, and integrated enterprise applications such as PIM, ESKO WebCenter, MIS (Plain), Label Printing Systems for MES, and EUDAMED.
• Lead cross-functional workshops to gather requirements and translate them into scalable, integrated SAP PLM and packaging solutions.
• Coordinate closely with stream peers in MDG, P2P, and L2C to ensure alignment across deployment areas.
• Provide guidance to development teams, ensuring adherence to SAP PLM best practices and robust integration testing for third-party applications (e.g., PIM, MES).
• Align solution designs with enterprise architecture standards and compliance requirements.
• Evaluate emerging SAP technologies and recommend adoption strategies to enhance packaging development processes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 10+ years of SAP architecture experience, with deep expertise in PLM, MM, and MDG.
• Proven track record in regulated industries, particularly medical devices and consumer goods.
• Strong knowledge of product lifecycle management, procurement processes, and master data governance.
• Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA, Fiori/UI5, and integration technologies (ALE, IDoc, BAPI).
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
• Fluent in English (additional languages a plus).

Preferred Qualifications

• SAP PLM certification.
• Experience with SAP AVC and its integration with PLM.
• Knowledge of artwork management tools such as ESKO WebCenter and Adobe.
• Familiarity with Agile and DevOps methodologies.
• Experience with cloud-based SAP solutions and third-party integrations (ESKO WebCenter, EUDAMED, CRM, PIM, LIMS).

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