Principal SAP Plant Maintenance Consultant

C5MI Insights LLC.; Florida; On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Long-term Disability

401(k) Plan

Bonus opportunities

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Job summary

C5MI Insights LLC is seeking a Principal SAP Plant Maintenance Consultant to design and implement PM solutions in SAP S/4HANA for large-scale DoD programs. This role leads the PM solution and coordinates with maintenance and engineering stakeholders.

You will lead client workshops, configure PM objects, ensure integration with MM, FICO and PS, and manage data migration while mentoring junior consultants. A Secret clearance and multiple PM implementations are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 8+ years hands‑on experience in SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) with a Bachelor’s degree, or 10 years of relevant experience without a Bachelor’s.
• At least two full-cycle SAP PM implementations.
• Experience configuring SAP PM technical objects, maintenance notifications, work orders, and maintenance plans.
• Experience integrating SAP PM with MM, FICO, and PS.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills and ability to advise clients on best practices.

Responsibilities

• Leads client workshops to gather and analyze maintenance requirements for corrective, preventive, and condition-based maintenance processes.
• Designs and configures the SAP PM solution, including functional locations and equipment, maintenance notifications, work orders, and maintenance plans.
• Ensures PM integration with MM, FICO, and PS, coordinating with other experts.
• Develops detailed functional specifications for customizations, reports, and interfaces.
• Oversees unit and integration testing, manages defects, supports UAT.
• Supports data migration for maintenance master data.
• Provides post-go-live support and advisory on maintenance best practices.
• Mentors consultants supporting the PM solution.

Skills

SAP PM

PM configuration

Workshops

System integration with MM/FICO/PS

Data migration

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Information Systems/Business

Minimum 8 years SAP PM experience

Two full-cycle SAP PM implementations

Active Secret clearance

Master's degree (Nice to have)

Tools

SAP S/4HANA Asset Management

SAP Activate

PM Objects configuration (functional locations/equipment)

Job description

C5MI is not your typical consulting firm. We are a high-performance team of SAP and supply chain experts who solve complex, mission critical challenges for organizations that cannot afford failure.

We hire consultants who thrive in complexity, move fast, take ownership, and deliver under pressure. At C5MI, you will not be siloed or stuck in theory. You will be hands on, client facing, and directly influencing outcomes that matter.

Our culture rewards initiative, accountability, and continuous growth. This is a place where your expertise is valued, your work is meaningful, and your performance truly matters. If you’re energized by learning through real-world challenges, collaborating with top-tier talent, and expanding your capabilities every day, C5MI is where strong consultants level up.

Position Summary:

The Principal SAP Plant Maintenance Consultant designs and implements SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) solutions for large-scale, complex SAP S/4HANA implementations supporting federal and Department of Defense (DoD) clients, such as the U.S. Navy. This role leads the PM solution that manages the maintenance of critical assets, including ships, aircraft, and shore facilities. The consultant works closely with client maintenance and engineering stakeholders to translate complex requirements into a robust, efficient, and integrated maintenance management system within SAP S/4HANA, and serves as a trusted advisor on maintenance best practices.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

Leads client workshops to gather and analyze business requirements for corrective, preventive, and condition-based maintenance processes.

Designs and configures the SAP PM solution, including technical objects (functional locations and equipment), maintenance notifications, work orders, and maintenance plans, to manage the maintenance of ships, aircraft, and shore facilities.

Ensures tight integration of the PM solution with other SAP modules, including Materials Management (MM), Finance and Controlling (FICO), and Project Systems (PS), coordinating design and integration points with other functional and technical experts.

Develops detailed functional specifications for customizations, reports, and interfaces that support client-specific maintenance operations.

Oversees unit and integration testing for the PM solution, manages defect resolution, and supports user acceptance testing.

Supports data migration efforts for maintenance master data, including functional locations, equipment, task lists, and maintenance plans.

Provides post-go-live support to ensure a smooth transition to the new maintenance management system.

Serves as a trusted advisor to client maintenance and engineering leadership on maintenance best practices and how SAP S/4HANA Asset Management can improve asset readiness and maintenance efficiency.

Provides functional guidance and informal mentoring to consultants supporting the PM solution.

Adheres to all certified processes as part of our commitment to maintaining the highest standards of quality and information security, which includes actively participating in quality assurance activities and ensuring the protection of sensitive information in accordance with our security policies.

Performs other related tasks as assigned by direct supervisor.

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Minimum of 8 years of hands‑on experience in SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) with a Bachelor's degree, or 10 years of relevant experience without a Bachelor's degree.

At least two full-cycle SAP PM implementations.

Experience designing and configuring SAP PM technical objects, maintenance notifications, work orders, and maintenance plans for corrective, preventive, and condition‑based maintenance.

Experience integrating SAP PM with MM, FICO, and PS.

Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with a proven ability to act as a trusted advisor to clients on maintenance best practices.

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a large, integrated team environment, coordinating design and integration points with other functional and technical experts.

Industry‑recognized certification, such as SAP certification in S/4HANA Asset Management or SAP Plant Maintenance.

Active Secret clearance (Tier 3 investigation) required.

Nice to Have:

Experience with SAP S/4HANA Asset Management.

Experience with maintenance processes in asset-intensive industries, such as defense, utilities, or oil and gas.

SAP implementation experience with the Department of Defense (DoD), preferably the U.S. Navy.

Familiarity with naval maintenance programs and asset readiness requirements.

Experience with the SAP Activate implementation methodology.

Master's degree in a related field.

Compensation:

In accordance with pay transparency law, the expected salary range for this position is $150,000 – $180,000 annually. The actual compensation offered will be determined based on factors such as the candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and location. We are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. This posted range reflects our good faith estimate of the compensation we reasonably expect to offer for this role at the time of posting.

Application Deadline:

We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 12/1/2026.

C5MI offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off. See more information on our benefits here: C5MI Benefits

Our employees are key to our success, so we strive to be more than just a team; we’re a community built upon a set of Core Values that guide our every action:

• Challenge– We believe in challenging the present – it’s the only way to shape the future. We must be exceptional communicators and collaborators while always learning. We also understand that speaking your mind requires equal parts brain (what to say), thoughtfulness (when to say it), and caring (how it’s said). Incremental won’t win.
• Have Fun– We are on a journey, together. Take care of your family, take care of yourself, and take care of each other. Live your happiness. Stay human, take care of each other and invest in your community. Life isn’t all about work. Live your happiness. Be healthy.
• All In– You can’t fake passion – show your energy. Own it – take charge and lead. Our team is made up of top quartile talent and we never accept second best. Accountability, trust, and integrity create an environment to realize the team’s true potential.
• Never Forget the Customer– We have walked a mile in your shoes. Experience matters. We drive innovation to generate business value. Be true – no BS.
• GSD (Get Stuff Done)– We take initiative and never make excuses. We act with urgency, and we delivery high quality outcomes with extreme velocity. We embrace process discipline, drive continuous improvement, and stay audit ready. We relentlessly execute and plan for tomorrow by creating sustainable outcomes. That is how we win!
• Empower– Our people are the foundation for our success. We recognize their value, and support them by fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation. We recognize individual strengths, build confidence through action, and invest in personal development.

C5MI is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy‑related conditions, and lactation), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.