QM Consultant

NTT DATA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

Pune District

Hybrid

INR 3,500,000 - 6,000,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

NTT DATA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS seeks an experienced SAP S/4HANA PP/QM Lead to own PP and QM workstreams in large-scale transformation projects. You will design manufacturing and quality solutions, govern delivery, and ensure adoption of SAP best practices in Plan-to-Produce and Quality-to-Release processes. Location: Pune, Maharashtra, India.

Work Model: Hybrid / Onsite / Offshore (project dependent). Collaborate with business stakeholders, solution architects, and SAP teams to drive transformation

Qualifications

1012+ years of SAP experience with hands-on expertise in SAP PP (Discrete/Process).
Experience in SAP QM.
At least 23 full-cycle SAP S/4HANA transformation projects in a Lead role.

Responsibilities

Lead PP and QM workstreams in SAP S/4HANA transformation programs (Greenfield, Brownfield, or Selective Data Transition).
Own end-to-end delivery of Plan-to-Produce, Production Execution, and Quality processes.
Act as the primary escalation point for PP / QM-related topics.

Skills

SAP PP

SAP QM

S/4HANA transformation projects

Manufacturing processes

Job description

SAP S/4HANA Transformation Production Planning / Quality Management Lead

We are seeking an experienced SAP S/4HANA PP / QM Lead to lead Production Planning (PP) and Quality Management (QM) workstreams in large-scale SAP S/4HANA transformation projects. The role is responsible for end-to-end ownership of manufacturing and quality solution design, delivery governance, and successful adoption of SAP S/4HANA best practices. The PP / QM Lead will work closely with business stakeholders, solution architects, and cross-functional SAP teams to drive transformation across Plan-to-Produce and Quality-to-Release processes.

Key Responsibilities S/4HANA PP / QM Workstream Leadership

Lead PP and QM workstreams in SAP S/4HANA transformation programs (Greenfield, Brownfield, or Selective Data Transition).
Own end-to-end delivery of Plan-to-Produce, Production Execution, and Quality processes.
Act as the primary escalation point for PP / QM-related topics.

Solution Design Delivery

SAP PP: Demand Management, MRP, BOMs, Routings, Work Centers, Capacity Planning, Production Orders
SAP QM: Inspection Planning, Inspection Types, Results Recording, Usage Decisions, Quality Notifications
Ensure adoption of S/4HANA manufacturing and quality simplifications and innovations.
Guide decisions on Discrete vs Process Manufacturing scenarios.

S/4HANA Transformation Activities

Lead Fit-to-Standard (F2S) workshops and business process harmonization.
Assess and manage custom code (RICEFW) impacts for PP / QM in S/4HANA.
Lead manufacturing and quality master data conversion and validation activities.

Integration Cross-Module Coordination

Coordinate closely with MM, WM/EWM, SD, PM, and FI/CO teams.
Ensure seamless integration across Procure-to-Produce and Make-to-Deliver processes.
Collaborate with technical teams (ABAP, CPI, interfaces) on enhancements and integrations.

Testing, Cutover Go-Live

Lead unit testing, SIT, UAT, and defect resolution for PP / QM.
Own cutover planning for production orders, batches, and inspection lots.
Provide go-live and hypercare support, ensuring manufacturing stability.

Governance Team Leadership

Ensure adherence to SAP Activate methodology, project standards, and documentation.
Review and approve functional designs, configurations, and test artifacts.
Mentor PP / QM consultants and support knowledge transfer.

Required Skills Experience SAP PP / QM Expertise

1012+ years of SAP experience with strong hands-on expertise in SAP PP (Discrete and/or Process Manufacturing)
SAP QM
At least 23 full-cycle SAP S/4HANA transformation projects in a Lead role.
Strong understanding of manufacturing and quality management processes.

SAP S/4HANA Manufacturing Knowledge

Experience with S/4HANA MRP and production execution simplifications
QM integration with MM and PP
Batch Management, Serial Numbers, and Inspection Lot Processing
Exposure to Advanced Planning (PP/DS, IBP) is an advantage

Leadership Delivery Skills

Proven experience leading PP / QM delivery in large SAP programs.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
Experience working in global onshoreoffshore delivery models.

Preferred Qualifications

SAP S/4HANA certification in PP or QM
Experience with SAP Activate methodology
Industry experience in Manufacturing, Automotive, Pharmaceuticals, Chemicals, or Consumer Goods
Exposure to EWM, PM, or Advanced ATP is a plus

Soft Skills