SAP Lead Consultant

VLink Inc; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A digital technology services company is looking for an experienced SAP Plan-To-Manufacture Lead Consultant based in the United States. The candidate will lead the design and configuration of SAP S/4HANA solutions, conduct workshops, and mentor offshore teams. With over 10 years of SAP experience and strong leadership abilities, the ideal individual will ensure successful project delivery and client satisfaction. This contract role requires effective communication and problem-solving skills, along with a solid understanding of Agile methodologies.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on SAP experience focused on S/4HANA Plan-to-Manufacture.
• Proven experience leading Fit-to-Standard workshops in an S/4HANA environment.
• Strong onsite leadership skills with client relationship management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end SAP S/4HANA Plan-to-Manufacture solution design and configuration.
• Conduct Fit-to-Standard workshops and analyze business requirements.
• Own the complete implementation lifecycle and provide status updates.

Skills

SAP S/4HANA implementation

Fit-to-Standard workshops

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Job description

Job Title: SAP Plan-To-Manufacture (PTM) Lead Consultant

Employment Type: Contract

Duration: Long Term

About VLink: Started in 2006 and headquartered in Connecticut, VLink is one of the fastest growing digital technology services and consulting companies. Since its inception, our innovative team members have been solving the most complex business, and IT challenges of our global clients.

Summary:

• Client is seeking an SAP S/4HANA PTM Lead Consultant to lead the Plan-to-Manufacture (PTM) workstream.
• This role will act as the primary onsite point of contact for the client, working closely with business stakeholders to facilitate Fit-to-Standard workshops, user training, and solution design, while coordinating delivery with an India-based offshore team through build, testing, cutover, and go-live.

Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end SAP S/4HANA Plan-to-Manufacture (PTM) solution design and configuration, leveraging S/4HANA manufacturing best practices and simplification items.
• Conduct Fit-to-Standard workshops using S/4HANA scope items; analyze business requirements and map them to standard S/4HANA capabilities with minimal customization.
• Own the complete implementation lifecycle, including build and configuration, integration testing, UAT, go-live, and hypercare.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for US stakeholders, providing clear status updates, risk identification, and decision inputs.
• Lead and mentor offshore teams, review functional designs, and ensure configuration alignment with S/4HANA architecture and data models.
• Ensure seamless integration of S/4HANA PTM with other SAP modules and systems (MM, QM, EWM, FI/CO), following S/4HANA integration principles.
• Enable end-user training using a train-the-trainer approach working with the Client OCM team to support change adoption.
• Possess a working knowledge of ABAP and Basis to effectively collaborate with technical teams (good to have).
• Support go-live and hypercare, ensuring a smooth transition to steady-state operations and support.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

• At least 10+ years of hands‑on SAP experience with a strong focus on S/4HANA Plan-to-Manufacture / Production Planning, including at least one end-to-end S/4HANA implementation or conversion project.
• Proven experience leading Fit-to-Standard workshops, solution design, and stakeholder discussions in an S/4HANA environment.
• Strong onsite leadership skills, with experience coordinating onsite–offshore teams, managing client relationships, and driving delivery for complex SAP programs.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills, with the ability to translate business requirements into standard S/4HANA solutions and best practices.
• Exposure to Agile / SAFe methodologies is a plus.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Information Technology and Engineering

Industries

• Software Development
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• IT System Custom Software Development