We are seeking a Senior SAP Digital Manufacturing (DM) Consultant to support a leading process manufacturing client in the life sciences industry. This role will focus on implementing and optimizing SAP DM solutions to enhance shop-floor execution, visibility, and integration with enterprise systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support end-to-end SAP DM (Digital Manufacturing) implementations
- Gather, document, and translate business and shop-floor requirements into scalable SAP DM solutions
- Configure and deploy SAP DM capabilities, including production execution, data collection, and manufacturing insights
- Design and support integration with SAP S/4HANA (PP) and other systems (e.g., MES, BTP, CPI)
- Collaborate with technical teams to define development and integration requirements
- Facilitate workshops with business and manufacturing stakeholders to align solutions with operational goals
- Enable real-time production visibility (OEE, downtime, scrap, WIP, etc.) through dashboards and reporting
- Support machine connectivity and automated data collection initiatives
- Participate in SIT, UAT, cutover, and go-live support, including hypercare
- Provide end-user training and post-go-live support
Required Qualifications
- 7+ years of SAP experience with strong focus on SAP DM / DMC (MII/ME background preferred)
- Proven track record of at least 2 SAP DM implementations
- Life Sciences industry implementation experience required (pharma, biotech, medical device)
- Hands-on experience with:
- Production execution and shop-floor integration
- SAP S/4HANA manufacturing integration (PP)
- Manufacturing master data (BOMs, routings, work centers)
- Strong understanding of SAP DM architecture and technical components
- Ability to clearly define and communicate functional and technical requirements
- Experience in Process Manufacturing environments (life sciences, pharma, diagnostics preferred)
Preferred Experience
- Exposure to Digital Twin / process modeling (e.g., Signavio)
- Experience with SAP BTP, CPI, and machine connectivity frameworks
- Familiarity with regulated environments (GxP, validation processes)