SAP Quality Management Consultant

HITACHI RAIL LIMITED; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading rail technology company is looking for an experienced SAP Quality Management Consultant to support the SAP Platform applications. This role involves delivering technical solutions, supporting incident management, and working collaboratively with stakeholders. Essential qualifications include SAP QM expertise and experience in a manufacturing environment. Competitive salary, performance bonus, and various employee benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual performance bonus

25 days holiday

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Personal accident insurance

Group income protection

Group life insurance

Qualifications

• Subject Matter Expert for SAP QM Module.
• Vast experience in SAP QM functional Development / Support.
• Experience in manufacturing / assembly environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide 2nd / 3rd line support for incidents reported.
• Design & deliver technical solutions against specifications.
• Complete unit and integration testing of developments.

Skills

SAP QM Module expertise

SAP functional development

Manufacturing experience

Communication skills

Education

Degree in IT or relevant subject

Job description

Job title: SAP Quality Management Consultant

Location: Flexible with travel when required

Salary: Circa £65,000 - £70,000 DOE

Your new role

Here at Hitachi Rail we have a unique opportunity for an experienced SAP Quality Management Consultant who will support the business through the day-to‑day management of the SAP Platform applications. This role operates in a fast‑paced environment with regular collaboration with both internal and external stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide 2nd / 3rd line support for incidents reported to the service desk in line with SLA.
• Design & deliver technical / functional solutions against specifications and blueprints in accordance with agreed standards and procedures.
• Complete unit and integration testing of developments in line with agreed processes ensuring completion within allocated timescales.
• Deliver regular release items (problems and requests) understanding business requirements and completing the design, build, testing and deployment of functional components.
• For small projects, work with the solution lead to deliver overall solution track for the project.
• The role communicates internally with business users and externally with SAP and with 3rd party partner that provides Basis Services.
• Support the acceptance and implementation of new functional solutions into the production environment ensuring relevant support documentation is available.
• Develop and deliver release notes and key user training for all new or enhanced application functionality.
• Co‑ordinate and manage application of Security and other patches for SAP, OS and databases.
• Support Audit activities.
• Complete detailed solution documentation for technical solutions.
• Provide technical expertise in systems applications within a nominated function.
• Keep abreast of advances of available technologies and best practice to identify and exploit new opportunities.
• To be aware of and actively promote and implement Hitachi’s ethos, culture and values.
• To be involved in Hitachi Rail Limited’s staff development and training and participate in PDP procedures.

About you

Essential

• Subject Matter Expert for SAP QM Module
• Vast experience in SAP QM functional Development / Support
• Vast experience working in a manufacturing / assembly environment
• Specific knowledge of SAP QM module including:
• Integration with MM / WM / PP Modules
• QM Inspection Plans, Lot Inspections, Results Recording
• Quality Notifications
• QM Master Data
• QM Inspection Methods
• Project Stock
• Serialised / Split Valuation Materials
• Batch Management
• Good understanding of integration with other SAP modules.
• Completed at least 3 significant full systems implementation lifecycles
• Completed solution configuration for primary module
• Operated in multi‑project, matrix managed environment
• Experience of systems development and project management methodologies
• Understanding of ASAP and experience in delivering solutions within ASAP methodology
• Experience of Manufacturing / Service Management Organisations
• Excellent / effective communications skills to all levels of the organisation

Desirable

• Relevant SAP module area certification is desirable.
• Degree Qualified in IT discipline or similar relevant subject

What we offer

• Competitive salary
• Annual Performance bonus paid on discretionary basis.
• 25 days holiday
• Pension scheme with contributions up to 9%
• Private medical insurance
• Personal Accident insurance
• Group Income protection
• Group Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

We also offer additional perks for you to choose from within a flexible plan that will meet your specific needs and lifestyle.

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At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment – we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.