Jobs at Ibm in United States

Introduction

As a Senior Managing Consultant - SAP Logistics (PM, MM), you will lead the solutioning, design, and delivery of SAP S/4HANA Logistics transformations, with a focus on Plant Maintenance (PM) and Materials Management (MM) modules. You will also play a strategic role in pre-sales and business development activities, crafting tailored solutions that align with client goals and contribute to overall practice growth. This role includes a key focus on supporting clients across both the mid-market and enterprise segments through GROW with SAP and RISE with SAP, enabling them to adopt scalable, cloud-enabled, and future-ready logistics solutions.

Your role and responsibilities

Pre-Sales & Solution Design:

• Engage with Sales and Pre-Sales teams to understand client requirements and architect SAP Logistics solutions that demonstrate the value of SAP S/4HANA (Cloud & On-Premise), including both RISE with SAP and GROW with SAP offerings

• Lead high-level architecture and solutioning discussions with clients and internal teams, aligning SAP functionalities with business and operational objectives.

• Tailor SAP proposals based on customer segment:

• GROW with SAP - Fit-to-standard, rapid deployment for mid-market clients using SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud.

• RISE with SAP - Comprehensive transformation journeys for enterprise clients with private cloud or on-premise flexibility.

• Develop and deliver compelling client presentations, demos, and proposals that clearly articulate the business benefits and technical fit of SAP Logistics solutions.

• Provide strategic input to RFPs/RFIs, helping shape win themes, technical differentiators, and implementation strategies.

• Collaborate across functional teams to estimate effort, define scope, and identify risks during the pre-sales cycle.

Implementation Leadership:

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of SAP PM and MM implementations within SAP S/4HANA across both Cloud (Public/Private) and On-Premise deployments.

• Drive Fit-to-Standard delivery for GROW with SAP engagements, ensuring standardized, rapid deployment aligned with SAP best practices.

• Oversee enterprise transformation under RISE with SAP, tailoring solutions that combine best practices with required customizations and integrations

• Translate complex business requirements into system configurations and design specifications, ensuring alignment with best practices and compliance requirements.

• Collaborate with key stakeholders to gather detailed requirements, prepare blueprint documentation, and translate business needs into technical specifications for any custom developments

• Drive solution integration with other SAP modules (e.g., FI/CO, SD, EWM), ensuring a seamless enterprise-wide implementation.

• Oversee and mentor project teams, promoting knowledge sharing, skill development, and adherence to delivery timelines and quality standards.

• Conduct hands-on configuration in PM and MM as needed, particularly during critical project phases.

• Develop comprehensive testing strategies (unit, integration, UAT) and ensure issue resolution and quality assurance.

• Lead change management initiatives, including stakeholder engagement, user training, and post-go-live support to ensure adoption and long-term value realization.

Practice Development & Thought Leadership:

• Contribute to the development of accelerators, templates, and methodologies to support SAP GROW and RISE delivery models.

• Serve as a thought leader in SAP PM and MM, contributing to white papers, webinars, and client education initiatives.

• Mentor junior consultants and actively participate in talent development and knowledge management activities within the practice.

• Stay current with SAP S/4HANA advancements, GROW and RISE advancements, roadmap developments, and emerging industry trends relevant to logistics and asset management.

Required technical and professional expertise

• 15+ years of experience in SAP Logistics, with deep expertise in SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) and Materials Management (MM).

• Proven track record of leading SAP S/4HANA implementations in both Cloud (Public/Private) and On-Premise environments.

• Experience delivering projects under both RISE with SAP and GROW with SAP framework

• Proven experience leading SAP S/4HANA transformation programs and pre-sales engagements.

• Strong understanding of logistics processes in industries such as manufacturing, utilities, oil & gas, or asset-intensive sectors.

• Strong pre-sales capabilities, including client workshops, demos, and proposal creation

• Expertise in Fit-to-Standard, Agile/Activate methodologies, and integration with adjacent SAP modules

• Excellent communication, client engagement, and presentation skills.

• Experience in project and team leadership, with a track record of delivering high-impact solutions on time and within budget.

• SAP S/4HANA certification in PM or MM (preferred).

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, IT, or related field.

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.