Functional Consultant - Manufacturing/QM/PM

Jobgether; India; Remote; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote opportunity

India-based with Hyderabad, Bengaluru,

Full-time

Job summary

Jobgether is partnering with a client in India to recruit a Functional Consultant for SAP PP/QM/PM who will drive the design, configuration, and deployment of SAP solutions as part of a major S/4HANA migration project. The role emphasizes production planning, quality management, and plant maintenance in a remote, India-based setting.

You will lead functional design, collaborate with MM/SD/FI teams, mentor juniors, and ensure successful migration activities including data mapping and cutover.

Qualifications

• 5–6+ years of experience with SAP PP (Discrete industries)
• Hands-on expert in SAP PP, QM and PM modules
• Experience in SAP S/4HANA migration projects (greenfield and brownfield)
• Experience leading end-to-end SAP implementations and deployments
• Strong knowledge of PP configuration: MRP, BOMs, routings, work centers, shop floor
• Familiarity with QM: inspection types, MICs, sampling, quality plans
• PM knowledge: equipment, functional locations, maintenance plans, orders
• Deep understanding of S/4HANA data structures, cutover activities
• Ability to prepare FS/DS/test scripts and migration templates
• Strong coordination with ABAP teams and other modules (MM/SD/FI)
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder management
• Mentoring junior consultants and driving team development

Responsibilities

• Lead the functional design, configuration, and deployment of SAP PP, QM, and PM solutions
• Coordinate team activities, make functional decisions, and ensure project delivery
• Configure SAP PP elements: MRP, BOMs, routings, work centers, production versions, scheduling
• Manage SAP QM processes: inspection types, MICs, sampling, quality plans
• Configure SAP PM: equipment, functional locations, maintenance plans, notifications
• Lead S/4HANA migration activities: strategy, data mapping, validation, cutover
• Support greenfield and brownfield migrations with accurate data transfer
• Collaborate with MM, SD, FI, ABAP teams for integrated processes
• Gather business requirements and translate to functional/technical solutions
• Prepare FS/DS/test scripts and migration templates
• Coordinate with ABAP for enhancements and issue resolution
• Validate S/4HANA data structures and related tables
• Conduct functional testing and migration validation
• Mentor and guide junior consultants; drive knowledge sharing
• Participate in key project decisions across stakeholders

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Independent work

Education

15+ years of full-time education

Tools

SAP PP

SAP QM

SAP PM

S/4HANA migration

ABAP collaboration

Cross-functional integration

Job description

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, which manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Functional Consultant – Manufacturing/QM/PM based in India.

Are you an experienced SAP professional with a strong background in manufacturing processes, quality management, and plant maintenance? This remote opportunity offers the chance to lead the design, configuration, and deployment of SAP solutions as part of a major S/4HANA migration project. You will play a key role in optimizing production planning, quality management, and maintenance operations across complex business environments. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will ensure seamless integration between SAP modules and deliver effective business solutions. The position combines functional expertise, project leadership, and stakeholder collaboration. It is an excellent opportunity to contribute to large-scale digital transformation initiatives while mentoring team members and driving operational excellence.

Accountabilities

• Lead the functional design, configuration, and deployment of SAP Production Planning (PP), Quality Management (QM), and Plant Maintenance (PM) solutions.

• Act as a subject matter expert, coordinating team activities, making functional decisions, and ensuring successful project delivery.

• Configure SAP PP processes, including Material Requirements Planning (MRP), Bills of Materials (BOMs), routings, work centers, production versions, scheduling, and shop floor execution.

• Manage SAP QM processes, including inspection types, Master Inspection Characteristics (MICs), sampling procedures, quality plans, results recording, and usage decisions.

• Configure SAP PM functionalities, including equipment, functional locations, task lists, maintenance plans, notifications, and maintenance orders.

• Lead SAP S/4HANA migration activities, including migration strategy, data mapping, validation, reconciliation, and cutover execution.

• Support greenfield and brownfield migration approaches, ensuring accurate data transfer and smooth implementation.

• Collaborate with MM, SD, FI, and ABAP teams to validate integrated business processes and resolve cross-functional issues.

• Work closely with stakeholders to gather business requirements and translate them into effective functional and technical solutions.

• Prepare functional specifications (FS), design specifications (DS), test scripts, and migration templates.

• Coordinate with ABAP development teams to address technical issues, support enhancements, and ensure successful implementation.

• Validate S/4HANA data structures, including production versions, advanced Available-to-Promise (aATP), and updated MRP tables.

• Conduct functional testing, support migration validation, and ensure the quality and reliability of implemented solutions.

• Provide solutions to complex functional challenges affecting individual teams and broader project operations.

• Mentor junior consultants, provide technical guidance, and support knowledge sharing across the team.

• Participate in key project decisions and collaborate with multiple stakeholders to achieve business and technical objectives.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5–6 years of professional experience in SAP PP (Production Planning and Control – Discrete Industries).

• Strong hands-on expertise in SAP Production Planning, Quality Management, and Plant Maintenance modules.

• Proven experience with SAP S/4HANA migration projects, including both greenfield and brownfield implementations.

• Experience managing end-to-end SAP implementation and deployment cycles.

• Strong knowledge of SAP PP configuration, including MRP, BOMs, routings, work centers, production versions, and shop floor execution.

• Practical experience with SAP QM processes, including inspection types, MICs, sampling, quality plans, and usage decisions.

• Experience configuring SAP PM functionalities, including equipment, functional locations, maintenance plans, task lists, notifications, and orders.

• In-depth understanding of S/4HANA migration methodologies, data structures, mapping, validation, reconciliation, and cutover activities.

• Familiarity with production versions, advanced ATP, and updated MRP data structures in SAP S/4HANA.

• Ability to prepare functional specifications, design documents, test scripts, and migration templates.

• Strong coordination skills and experience working with ABAP teams to troubleshoot and resolve development-related issues.

• Experience collaborating with MM, SD, FI, and other cross-functional teams for integrated process validation.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to work independently, lead functional teams, and take ownership of project deliverables.

• Previous experience mentoring junior consultants and contributing to team development.

• A minimum of 15 years of full-time education is required.

Benefits:

• Work arrangement: Remote opportunity.

• Location: India, with listed office locations in Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Gurugram, and Pune.

• Employment type: Full-time.

• Professional development: Opportunity to strengthen expertise in SAP S/4HANA, manufacturing, quality management, and plant maintenance.

• Technical exposure: Work on large-scale SAP migration and enterprise transformation projects.

• Leadership opportunities: Take ownership of functional decisions, lead project activities, and mentor junior consultants.

• Cross-functional collaboration: Work with multidisciplinary teams across manufacturing, finance, materials management, sales, and technology.

• Career growth: Opportunity to develop subject matter expertise and contribute to complex SAP implementation initiatives.

• Innovative environment: Participate in modernizing enterprise manufacturing and operational processes through SAP solutions.

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