SAP EAM IS-U Lead

The Planet Group; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 158,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

The Planet Group seeks an experienced SAP Utility EAM Lead with deep S/4HANA expertise to drive a major utility transformation program. This role begins with a Phase 0 engagement focused on business case development and program planning, followed by a 12–18 month implementation phase with potential for multi-year engagement.

The ideal candidate brings extensive utility operations background, ideally serving large utilities with 1M+ customers, and a thorough understanding of asset management,

Qualifications

• 10–15+ years in utility operations or equivalent domain.
• Expert-level knowledge of SAP S/4HANA PM/PS/WBS, EPPM, GIS and APM.
• Proven understanding of maintenance strategies and asset lifecycles.
• Polished verbal and written communication with executive presence.

Responsibilities

• Lead business case development and detailed program planning.
• Oversee SAP S/4HANA EAM delivery across PM/PS/WBS and touchpoints.
• Guide solution decisions with asset lifecycle and capital project insight.
• Design and manage integrations between SAP and GIS/engineering tools.
• Serve as SME to executives, operations leaders, and technical teams.

Skills

SAP S/4HANA PM/PS/WBS

EPPM

GIS

APM

Maintenance strategies

Executive communication

Job description

Onsite Requirements: 50% Onsite - Every other week

Compensation Range: $115-$120 per hour plus travel expenses

Introduction

We are seeking an experienced SAP Utility EAM Lead with deep S/4HANA expertise to drive a major utility transformation program. This role begins with a Phase 0 engagement of roughly two to three months centered on business case development and program planning, followed by an implementation phase estimated at 12 to 18 months, with potential for a multi-year engagement.

The ideal candidate brings a strong utility operations background, ideally with large utilities serving more than one million customers, along with a thorough understanding of asset management, capital projects, and enterprise system integrations.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Lead activities including business case development and detailed program planning, and carry that work into execution.
• Oversee SAP S/4HANA Enterprise Asset Management delivery across Plant Maintenance (PM) and Project Systems (PS/WBS), including related touchpoints with EPPM, Spatial Asset Management (GIS), and Asset Performance Management (APM).
• Apply a practical understanding of corrective and preventive maintenance, asset lifecycles, and capital project management to guide solution decisions.
• Design and manage integrations between SAP and surrounding systems, including GIS, engineering design solutions, and field mobility tools.
• Serve as a trusted subject matter expert, guiding executive stakeholders, operational leaders, and technical teams through key transformation milestones.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 10-15+ years of experience within utility operations.
• Expert-level knowledge of SAP S/4HANA Plant Maintenance (PM), Project Systems (PS/WBS), EPPM, Spatial Asset Management (GIS), and Asset Performance Management (APM).
• Proven understanding of maintenance strategies (corrective vs. preventive), capital project lifecycles, and enterprise utility system landscapes, including GIS, field mobility, and engineering design.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with a polished, executive presence.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Experience at a Tier 1 utility serving more than one million customers.
• Backgrounds in Oil & Gas may also be considered.