PLM - Senior PLM Application Specialist (SAP Platform & Technology)
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Job summary
LIXIL India is seeking a Senior PLM Application Specialist (SAP Platform & Technology) to lead complex SAP PLM initiatives, including ECTR, DMS, and CAD integrations. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams, mentor peers, and drive architectural alignment with business objectives.
The role requires strong ABAP/OO skills, SAP integration expertise, and a proven track record in large‑scale PLM projects.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in System Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Minimum of eight years hands‑on experience in the field.
- Proven ability to lead complex initiatives independently, such as large scale projects and drive results.
Responsibilities
- Take proactive ownership of complex system areas, developments, or processes with minimal supervision within your area of expertise, cross functionally and with internal and external stakeholders.
- Serve as subject matter expert in your domain; provide advanced support and solution guidance.
- Design, implement, and optimize processes or system changes aligned with strategic goals and based on business objectives, user needs, and regulatory requirements.
- Mentor and support junior and mid-level colleagues through structured guidance and coaching.
- Actively contribute to project planning, scoping, and design activities; represent IT in business-facing discussions.
- Ensure adherence to industry and system standards, documentation, and compliance requirements.
Skills
Education
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Job description
Requisition ID 996
Region IMEA (India, Middle East, Africa)
Country India
Company LIXIL INDIA PVT LTD
Type of Employment Employee Assignment
Work Location Fully remote possible
Working Hours Full Time
Anticipated start date 31 August 2026
A HOME FOR EVERYONE.
Every person on the planet dreams of a better home. And at LIXIL, we’re committed to making better homes a reality for everyone, everywhere.
We make it happen with pioneering water and housing technology solutions. Home to world leading brands like INAX, American Standard, GROHE, TOSTEM and many more, we touch the lives of more than a billion people each day, transforming houses into homes.
Our planet is the home we all share. So how we do business matters. Our inclusive and empowering culture, entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to having a positive impact on the planet are integral to our business strategy.
LIXIL today is on a journey of transformation. The world around us is changing. Technological advances. Evolving needs. New demographics. Shifting expectations. These changes serve as opportunities for solutions to be discovered, and to unlock progress for all.
We invite you to make this journey with us. It is as challenging as it is inspiring. Together we can shape the future of living. We’re a home for growth, for imagination, for creativity. A home for your talent and ambition.
A home for everyone.
India Remote || Time: 12 PM IST
IT/Digital – [SOR Team]
Senior
Workstream Leader
The Senior Application specialist plays a key role in ensuring the stability, quality, and strategic evolution of IT systems and processes. With significant experience and deep domain knowledge, the Senior Application specialist takes ownership of complex technical or functional areas, mentors less experienced colleagues, and drives solution design and continuous improvement initiatives. This role serves as a bridge between operational execution and architectural thinking, providing leadership within projects and a trusted point of contact for business or technical counterparts.
As a Senior Application specialist, you are a recognized expert in your IT domain. You independently manage and deliver complex initiatives, resolve critical issues, and ensure that solutions align with business needs and IT standards. Your work is both hands‑on and strategic: balancing delivery with system improvement, business engagement, and peer development. Collaboration across functions, regions, and stakeholder groups is essential to your role.
- Take proactive ownership of complex system areas, developments, or processes with minimal supervision within your area of expertise, cross functionally and together with internal and external stakeholders.
- Serve as subject matter expert in your domain; provide advanced support and solution guidance
- Design, implement, and optimize processes or system changes aligned with strategic goals and based on business objectives, user needs, and regulatory requirements.
- Mentor and support junior and mid-level colleagues through structured guidance and coaching.
- Actively contribute to project planning, scoping, and design activities; represent IT in business-facing discussions.
- Ensure adherence to industry and system standards, documentation, and compliance requirements.
the Senior Application Specialist role for PLM is dedicated to the SAP PLM platform (ECTR, DMS/document management, classification, engineering change management) - configuration ownership, technical operation, and technical counterpart for external development partners. Role‑specific requirements (in addition to the SoR Career Path profile):
- Hands-on experience to read, debug, and adapt ABAP/OO custom code; small enhancements independently, larger developments specified for ABAP team / external partners
- Proven experience with CAD integration in SAP environments (ECTR CAD connectors, e.g. NX, SolidWorks, CATIA)
- Experience with SAP integration technologies (IDoc, interfaces towards MDG and 3rd party)
- Experience with SAP transport management and data migration into SAP PLM environments
- Master’s degree in System Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field
- Minimum of eight years hands‑on experience in your field of expertise.
- Proven ability to lead complex initiatives independently, such as large scale projects and drive results.
- Demonstrated leadership in process improvement, problem‑solving, or technical advancement.
- Strong communication skills in English, both verbal and written; able to clearly convey technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders.
- Ability to collaborate effectively in cross‑functional and international teams.
- Can support and mentor others and contribute to team development and knowledge sharing.
A HOME FOR EVERYONE.
Every person on the planet dreams of a better home. And at LIXIL, we’re committed to making better homes a reality for everyone, everywhere.
We make it happen with pioneering water and housing technology solutions. Home to world leading brands like INAX, American Standard, GROHE, TOSTEM and many more, we touch the lives of more than a billion people each day, transforming houses into homes.
Our planet is the home we all share. So how we do business matters. Our inclusive and empowering culture, entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to having a positive impact on the planet are integral to our business strategy.
LIXIL today is on a journey of transformation. The world around us is changing. Technological advances. Evolving needs. New demographics. Shifting expectations. These changes serve as opportunities for solutions to be discovered, and to unlock progress for all.
We invite you to make this journey with us. It is as challenging as it is inspiring. Together we can shape the future of living. We’re a home for growth, for imagination, for creativity. A home for your talent and ambition.
A home for everyone.
LIXIL is an equal opportunity employer, with an inclusive culture that embraces diversity. We will consider all qualified applications for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, nationality or national origin, color, religion or beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or disability status.
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