Solution Architect - PP & PPDS Module (SAP S4 HANA)

HR Potential Search; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

HR Potential Search is seeking a Divisional Head for S/4HANA PP & PPDS to own and lead Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling across regions.

The role focuses on design, build, rollout and support of S/4HANA PP/PPDS with MES, QM, and PM integration, aiming for a successful Go-Live of the Golden Template.

Qualifications

• Certified S/4HANA PP & PPDS Functional Expert / Consultant.
• Led 1-2 Full Cycle S/4HANA Greenfield Implementations as PP/PPDS Lead.
• Lead means you’ve driven Blueprinting, Configuration, FS for RICEFWs, Testing, Cutover & Go-Live.
• Experience with MES integration is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Solution Architecture & Implementation: end-to-end design and implementation of S/4HANA PP & PPDS.
• IT Business Partnering: translate strategy into IT projects and co-own technology roadmap for Manufacturing.
• Training & Adoption: develop power users and drive end-user training.
• Support & Governance: manage AMS partner, SLAs, knowledge transfer and root-cause analysis.

Skills

S/4HANA PP/PPDS

MES Integration

BOM

Routing

MRP

Capacity Planning

RICEFW

Greenfield Implementation

Golden Template

Solution Architect

Education

University Degree / BE / MBA

Tools

S/4HANA

Job description

Title: Divisional Head- S/4HANA PP & PPDS module

Industry- Automotive Manufacturer

Location: Gurgaon (Work from Office)

Department: Global IT - Enterprise Applications

Experience: 14 yrs+

Role Purpose:

We are looking for a S/4HANA PP & PPDS Functional Leader / Solution Architect to own and lead our Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling modules.

You will be responsible for design, build, rollout and support of S/4HANA PP/PPDS and its integration with MES, QM, and PM. Your primary mission is to ensure successful Go-Live of our S/4HANA Golden Client across regions.

This is a high-visibility Divisional Head role where you will partner with Regional ExComs, Functional Heads, and Global IT leadership to modernize, digitize and automate our Plan-to-Consume processes.

Key Responsibilities

1. Solution Architecture & Implementation (70%)

Lead end-to-end design and implementation of S/4HANA PP & PPDS modules Own Blueprinting, To-Be Process Design, Data Standards, Configuration, and Functional Specs for RICEFWs Design and implement Master Data BOMs, Routings, Material Master (PP Views)Drive integration with MES, Maintenance Management (PM) and Quality Management (QM)Co-create best practice solutions using Art of the Possible in S/4HANAEnsure successful Go-Live of Golden Template

2. IT Business Partnering (10%)

Partner with Business stakeholders to translate functional strategy into IT projects / initiatives Co-own technology roadmap for Manufacturing

3. Training & Adoption (10%)

Develop Power Users and drive training for end users Drive change management and adoption of Core Template

4. Support & Governance (10%)

Govern outsourced AMS partner ensure SLAs, knowledge transfer, and trainingDrive Root Cause Analysis to reduce recurring bugs / issues

What We Are Looking For:

Certified S/4HANA PP & PPDS Functional Expert / Consultant

Must have Led at least 1-2 Full Cycle S/4HANA Greenfield Implementations as PP/PPDS Lead

Lead means: You have led Blueprinting, Configuration, FS for RICEFWs, Testing, Cutover & Go-Live

Strong expertise in Production Planning, Detailed Scheduling, Manufacturing Execution, MRP, Capacity PlanningExperience with integration to MES is mandatory

Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder influencing skills (Sr. Leadership to Shopfloor)Highly Preferred:

Education: University Degree / BE / MBA preferred.

SAP S/4HANA Certification is mandatory.

Key Skills: S/4HANA PP, PPDS, MES Integration, BOM, Routing, MRP, Capacity Planning, RICEFW, Greenfield Implementation, Golden Template, Solution Architect