Business Process Architect Sr Architect

Colgate; Mumbai; Hybrid; INR 3,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive is seeking an experienced SAP QM/PP Business Process Architect to drive design, implementation, and continuous improvement of Quality and Production processes. You will bridge business and IT, optimizing Quality, Batch Management, and traceability to support global goals.

The role requires leading end-to-end SAP QM/PP configurations, managing master data governance, and coordinating interfaces with PP/WM/MM while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Engineering or related field.
• 5–7 years of hands-on SAP QM/PP implementation and support.
• Experience managing IT projects and multi-module integrations.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end SAP QM/PP design, configuration and enhancements.
• Analyze and solve complex processes in Quality Management, Batch Management, and traceability.
• Define master data governance and interfaces with PP, WM, MM; ensure data quality and compliance.
• Lead testing, cutover, and knowledge transfer; establish SOPs and training.

Skills

SAP QM/PP

Project management

Stakeholder management

ABAP basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT/Engineering

Tools

SAP ABAP

EDI/IDoc

Job description

Established in 1806 as a small soap and candle business in New York City, Colgate-Palmolive is now a truly global company with products sold in over 200 countries and territories under such internationally recognised brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos, elmex, Tom's of Maine, Sanex, Ajax, Axion, Soupline, Haci Sakir, Suavitel, PCA SKIN, EltaMD, Filorga and Hello as well as Hill's Science Diet and Hill's Prescription Diet.

Colgate-Palmolive is a leading consumer products company that serves hundreds of millions of consumers worldwide with brands and products across four core businesses – Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. We are committed to offering products that make lives healthier and more enjoyable, and programmes that enrich communities around the world.

Every day millions of people trust our products to care for themselves and the ones they love. Our goal is to use our technology to create products that will continue to improve the quality of life for our consumers wherever they live.

A career at Colgate-Palmolive is an excellent opportunity if you seek a global experience, constant challenge, and development opportunities in an environment that respects work/life effectiveness.

Job Title: Business Process Architect Sr Architect

Travel Required?: Travel - up to 10% of time

Posting Start Date: 28/10/2026

Hybrid

Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country
Job Number#177017 - Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specialising in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!

Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values - Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous - we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.

Role Summary/Purpose:

This role needs an experienced SAP QM(Quality Management ) and PP( Production Execution) Business process architect to drive the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of our Quality and Production processes. In this role, architects will act as a crucial bridge between business stakeholders and IT, leveraging deep expertise in SAP QM and PP. The Architect will play a pivotal role in optimizing Quality, Batch Management, Batch Traceability processes to support global operational goals.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end design, configuration, and enhancement of SAP QM/PP processes to meet evolving business and customer requirements.
• Analyze and provide solutions to complex system or process within Quality Management , Batch Management , Ship under Quality , Batch traceability , Material Shelf life, SAP MOC to align with regulatory standards and Internal SOPs
• Identifying opportunities for automation and efficiency gains.
• Define and manage master data governance , Integration touchpoints (PP, WM,MM), and interfaces/EDI/IDoc flows with third parties ensuring data quality, controls, and compliance.
• Lead testing (unit, integration, UAT), cutover, hypercare, and knowledge transfer; establish SOPs, training, and change management to sustain standardized global processes and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering
• 5-7 years of experience implementing and supporting SAP QM/PP including hands-on configuration of Quality Management , Batch Management , Ship under Quality , Batch traceability , Material Shelf life
• Experience as a Project Manager or leading IT projects.
• Should have handled Implementations, Upgrades, Rollouts and Systems Integration.
• Should know basic integration with MM / PP / WM/ HU modules.
• Thorough knowledge of traceability reports , COA, QM tables , shop floor QM integration is necessary
• SAP ABAP basic understanding / debugging is an added advantage.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to translate Global Quality objectives into system design
• High learning agility with excellent communication and stakeholder management; proficient in writing functional specs and collaborating with technical teams (e.g., ABAP/Integration) for extensions and interfaces.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Should have Lead at least 1 implementation on S/4 HANA.
• Hands-on familiarity with modern SAP technologies, including Fiori apps, CDS views, BTP extensions, and workflows.
• Project leadership experience in global, cross-functional environments using Agile/Hybrid delivery methodologies.
• Prior experience in quality related applications like LIMS, SAP PLM is a strong plus.
• Strong oral & written communication skills with an ability to express complex technical concepts in business terms and business needs in technical specifications

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Our journey begins with our people—developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.