Manager - IT (SAP PM)

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.; Mumbai; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 5,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Sun Pharma is seeking a seasoned IT Manager specializing in SAP S/4HANA Plant Maintenance to lead the design, implementation, and support of Asset Management solutions across manufacturing facilities.

The role collaborates with Maintenance, Reliability, Engineering, Operations, Procurement, and Finance teams to drive asset reliability and maintenance efficiency—supporting digital maintenance initiatives and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 7-8+ years of SAP PM/EAM functional experience.
• Minimum 2 end-to-end SAP S/4HANA implementation or conversion projects.
• Experience in manufacturing and pharma industries with cross-functional teams and vendors.
• Knowledge of data migration tools and ABAP debugging is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage SAP S/4HANA PM and Asset Management solutions.
• Drive standardization and optimization of maintenance business processes across plants.
• Lead SAP PM enhancements, projects, rollouts, and support activities.
• Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture and digital transformation roadmap.

Skills

SAP PM

S/4HANA PM

Pharma manufacturing

Cross-functional leadership

Job description

Job Summary

At Sun Pharma, we commit to helping you “Create your own sunshine”— by fostering an environment where you grow at every step, take charge of your journey and thrive in a supportive community.

Are You Ready to Create Your Own Sunshine?

As you enter the Sun Pharma world, you’ll find yourself becoming ‘Better every day’ through continuous progress. Exhibit self-drive as you ‘Take charge’ and lead with confidence. Additionally, demonstrate a collaborative spirit, knowing that we ‘Thrive together’ and support each other’s journeys.”

We are seeking a highly experienced Manager with at least 7 to 8 years of relevant experience in SAP project rollouts, specializing in the PM module. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in SAP S/4HANA 2021 and a solid background in the pharmaceutical industry. The IT Manager - SAP S/4HANA Plant Maintenance will lead the design, implementation, support, and continuous improvement of SAP S/4HANA Asset Management solutions. The role will partner with Maintenance, Reliability, Engineering, Operations, Procurement, and Finance teams to drive asset reliability, maintenance efficiency, digital maintenance initiatives, and operational excellence across manufacturing facilities.

• Own and manage SAP S/4HANA Plant Maintenance (PM) and Asset Management solutions.
• Drive standardization and optimization of maintenance business processes across plants.
• Lead SAP PM enhancements, projects, rollouts, and support activities.
• Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture and digital transformation roadmap.

Areas Of Responsibility

• Manage SAP ECC to SAP S/4HANA PM transformation initiatives.
• Drive adoption of SAP Best Practices for Asset Management.
• Implement/ Support SAP Fiori applications for maintenance users & Support mobile maintenance solutions and digital shop-floor initiatives.
• Govern Incident, Problem, and Change Management processes.
• Ensure system availability and operational stability.
• Conduct requirement workshops and process assessments.
• 7- 8+ years of SAP PM/EAM functional experience.
• Minimum 2 end-to-end SAP S/4HANA implementation or conversion projects.
• Experience in manufacturing, pharma industries & Experience in handling cross-functional teams and vendors.
• Identify gaps, issues and workarounds. Handle changes or Emergency transports for high-priority issues. Document Functional designs, test cases and Results.
• Ability to design and configure processes in Technical Objects, Notifications, Order Processing, Preventative Maintenance Planning, and Work Scheduling.
• Provide consulting services for both new implementations and existing support projects. Offer ad-hoc training and user support as needed.
• Understanding of how Plant Maintenance processes integrate with Costing, Inventory Management, Production and Warehouse Management.
• Knowledge of Data migration tools and ABAP debugging experience is an advantage.

Up to 30%

Job Scope

Internal Interactions (within the organization)

Primarily with all manufacturing plant Engineering Teams along with other support functions viz. Production, QA, etc.

External Interactions (outside the organization)

Third party support vendor of SAP

Geographical Scope

Global

Financial Accountability (cost/revenue with exclusive authority)

IT

Job Requirements

Educational Qualification

Specific Certification

SAP PM certified

Experience

7-8 Years in SAP Plant Maintenance

• Skill (Functional & Behavioural): SAP PM modules, Solution Architect (SOLMAN) experience, SAP integration with legacy and Mobility applications,
• Basic knowledge for Computer system validation
• Experience in SAP projects implementation in Pharma Manufacturing - PM module.
• Functional and project implementation experience in Pharma/life science Industry is must.
• Exposure to SAP other modules like Costing, MM, Production, etc.

Your Success Matters to Us

At Sun Pharma, your success and well-being are our top priorities! We provide robust benefits and opportunities to foster personal and professional growth. Join us at Sun Pharma, where every day is an opportunity to grow, collaborate, and make a lasting impact. Let’s create a brighter future together!

Disclaimer: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees as assigned to this job. Nothing herein shall preclude the employer from changing these duties from time to time and assigning comparable duties or other duties commensurate with the experience and background of the incumbent(s).