Senior Manager - SAP Production Planning Lead

PriceWaterhouseCoopers Pvt Ltd ( PWC ); Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC in Bengaluru seeks a Senior Manager SAP PP Lead to drive end-to-end production planning and quality management implementations on S/4HANA for manufacturing clients. You will lead cross-functional teams and mentor consultants to deliver value across multiple plants and geographies.

The role requires deep SAP PP/QM expertise, strong client engagement, and experience with complex PP/QM transformations, including integration with MES, shop-floor systems, and PLM. Travel may be involved.

Qualifications

• Typically senior SAP experience with PP/QM focus.
• Full lifecycle SAP implementations, ideally PP/QM lead.
• Experience with S/4HANA transformations and cross-functional integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead SAP PP/QM workstreams on S/4HANA transformation programs, manufacturing and quality processes.
• Own end-to-end solution design and delivery for Production Planning and Quality Management; manage project teams.
• Lead PP/QM stream across the full project lifecycle (discovery, design, build, test, deploy, hypercare).
• Define and configure PP areas (master data, planning, orders, scheduling).
• Define and configure QM areas (inspection planning, in-process and final inspections, quality notifications).
• Ensure robust integration with MM, SD, EWM, MES/PLM and third-party quality systems.

Skills

SAP PP Lead

SAP QM

S/4HANA

PP/QM implementations

Client-facing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/IT

Tools

SAP PP/QM

SAP S/4HANA

MES/Shop floor systems

Job description

IN_Senior Manager_SAP PP Lead _Enterprise Apps-SAP_Advisory_Bangalore Line of Service Advisory Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism SAP Management Level Senior Manager Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in business application consulting specialise in consulting services for a variety of business applications, helping clients optimise operational efficiency. These individuals analyse client needs, implement software solutions, and provide training and support for seamless integration and utilisation of business applications, enabling clients to achieve their strategic objectives. As a SAP consulting generalist at PwC, you will focus on providing consulting services across various SAP applications to clients, analysing their needs, implementing software solutions, and offering training and support for effective utilisation of SAP applications. Your versatile knowledge will allow you to assist clients in optimising operational efficiency and achieving their strategic objectives.

Why PWC At PwC, you will be part of a vibrant community of solvers that leads with trust and creates distinctive outcomes for our clients and communities. This purpose-led and values-driven work, powered by technology in an environment that drives innovation, will enable you to make a tangible impact in the real world. We reward your contributions, support your wellbeing, and offer inclusive benefits, flexibility programmes and mentorship that will help you thrive in work and life. Together, we grow, learn, care, collaborate, and create a future of infinite experiences for each other.

Learn more about us At PwC, we believe in providing equal employment opportunities, without any discrimination on the grounds of gender, ethnic background, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, religion or other beliefs, perceived differences and status protected by law. We strive to create an environment where each one of our people can bring their true selves and contribute to their personal growth and the firm’s growth. To enable this, we have zero tolerance for any discrimination and harassment based on the above considerations.

Responsibilities

• Lead SAP PP/QM workstreams on complex S/4HANA transformation programs, focusing on manufacturing and quality processes.


• Own end ‑ to ‑ end solution design and delivery for Production Planning and Quality Management, manage project teams, and advise operations, manufacturing, and quality leaders on process optimization and digital manufacturing .


• Lead SAP PP/QM stream across the full project lifecycle (discovery, design, build, test, deploy, hypercare ).


• Own functional design and configuration for key **PP** areas:
  
  
  
  • Master data (material master, BOMs, routings, work centers, production versions)
  
  
  • Make ‑ to ‑ stock, make ‑ to ‑ order, engineer ‑ to ‑ order scenarios
  
  
  • Discrete, process, and repetitive manufacturing (as relevant)
  
  
  • MRP / planning strategies, capacity planning, and detailed scheduling
  
  
  • Production order/process order management, confirmations, and backflush.
  
  


• Own functional design and configuration for key **QM** areas:
  
  
  
  • Inspection planning (inspection plans, characteristics, sampling procedures)
  
  
  • In ‑ process, goods receipt, and final inspections
  
  
  • Quality notifications (defects, complaints, internal issues)
  
  
  • Quality certificates, results recording, usage decisions
  
  
  • Integration with vendor quality, customer quality, and non ‑ conformance management.
  
  


• Define and validate global PP/QM templates and localization for multiple plants/countries.


• Translate business requirements into solution designs, configuration, and functional specs for RICEFW objects (Reports, Interfaces, Conversions, Enhancements, Forms, Workflows).


• Ensure robust integration with:
  
  
  
  • Other SAP modules (MM, SD, PM, EWM, PP ‑ DS, APO/IBP, CO, PS)
  
  
  • MES/Shop ‑ floor systems, LIMS, PLM, and third ‑ party quality systems.
  
  


• Manage PP/QM workstream plans: scope, timeline, resources, risks, and deliverables.


• Lead teams of PwC consultants, client SMEs, and third ‑ party resources across multiple plants and geographies.


• Conduct workshops, fit ‑ gap analysis, solution walkthroughs, and design sign ‑ offs with manufacturing and quality stakeholders.

Mandatory skill sets

• Typically **8–12+ years** of SAP experience, with strong focus on **SAP PP and QM**.


• Multiple full lifecycle SAP implementations (at least one as PP/QM lead), ideally including **S/4HANA**.


• Deep experience in:
  
  
  
  • Production planning and execution (discrete/process/repetitive as relevant).
  
  
  • PP/QM configuration: master data, planning strategies, orders, inspection types, inspection plans, notifications.
  
  
  • Integration with MES, shop ‑ floor systems, and quality/PLM/LIMS solutions.
  
  


• Experience in one or more manufacturing industries: pharmaceuticals, chemicals, automotive, industrial, FMCG, electronics, etc.


• Strong consulting background with direct client-facing responsibilities and cross ‑ functional team leadership.

Preferred skill sets

• Preferred skill sets SAP PP Lead Years of experience required 10-12+ Yrs Education qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering , Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Science, IT, or related field; Master’s degree (e.g., MBA, MS in Supply Chain/Manufacturing) often preferred Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified) Degrees/Field of Study required: Bachelor of TechnologyDegrees/Field of Study preferred: Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

• SAP PP (Production Planning)

Optional Skills

• Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Application Software, Business Model Development, Business Process Modeling, Business Systems, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Creativity, Developing Training Materials, Embracing Change, Emerging Technologies, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Enterprise Integration, Enterprise Software, Implementation Research, Implementation Support, Implementing Technology, Inclusion, Influence, Innovative Design, Intellectual Curiosity {+ 26 more}

Travel Requirements Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? Government Clearance Required?

Job Posting End Date September 21, 2026

Experience Level Senior Level