SAP PLM Technical Lead

Dormont Manufacturing Co; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 134,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry competitive salary

Access to Mars University

Company bonus

Job summary

Mars Inc. is looking for an SAP PLM Technical Lead in Chicago, IL, to spearhead the transformation of our global Product Lifecycle Management capabilities. The ideal candidate will manage the SAP PLM technical architecture and implementation in the Food & Nutrition business segment.

We're seeking a specialist with over 10 years of experience in SAP roles and a deep understanding of PLM systems and integrations. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, including a potential redundancy package after the 3-year project.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in SAP technical roles with a strong PLM background.
• Hands-on experience with SAP PLM components.
• Strong understanding of cloud-based integration models.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and document PLM business requirements and translate into technical specifications.
• Lead technical design of SAP PLM solutions.
• Oversee system configuration and integrations.

Skills

SAP PLM components

Data integration

S/4HANA

Analytical skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT, Engineering, or Computer Science

Tools

SAP BTP

Syniti Data Migration Tool

Job description

Job Description:

Mars Inc. is embarking on a major transformation of our global Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) capabilities as part of our broader Digital Core initiative. We are implementing SAP PLM as our enterprise‑wide solution and seeking a SAP PLM Technical Lead to play a critical role in shaping, designing, and delivering our next‑generation corporate PLM platform.

This is a unique opportunity to influence enterprise PLM capabilities in Food & Nutrition Business Segment and to contribute to a strategic programme that will redefine how product innovation and lifecycle processes operate globally.

As our SAP PLM Technical Lead, you will serve as a subject‑matter expert responsible for interpreting business needs, shaping technical architecture, and guiding the end‑to‑end implementation and optimisation of the SAP PLM solution for Food & Nutrition business segment.

This position is project‑based and has an anticipated program end date of 3 years. As we approach the project end date, we will collaborate with you to explore other employment opportunities within the Mars family of companies. If a suitable alternative role is not available at that time, your employment will end and you may be eligible for a redundancy package in line with company policies and practices.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in SAP technical roles, with a strong background in PLM, Digital R&D, or product development systems.
• Hands‑on experience with SAP PLM components such as Engineering Records, ECTR, Recipe Development, Specifications Management, and related modules.
• Strong understanding of S/4HANA, SAP BTP, and RISE environments, including cloud‑based integration models.
• Strong understanding of Syniti Data Migration Tool.
• Experience integrating PLM with CAD, ERP, MDG, and other product‑related systems.

Technical & Functional Skills

• Ability to convert business requirements into robust technical architecture and designs.
• Skilled in data modelling, workflows, APIs, and middleware integration approaches.
• Good knowledge of PLM processes within Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), food manufacturing, or similar process industries.
• Proficiency in SAP PLM, S4/Hana Private Cloud, RISE Hosting, SAP BTP, and related integrations with ERP, MDG, label management, innovation, CAD, and other applications. Proficient in various SAP Data migrations tools (Syniti), Test Automation Tools, Deployment tools, Data Encryption & Data Masking tools, CALM tool is required.

Personal Attributes

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Able to work in a fast‑moving, global, matrixed environment.
• A mindset of innovation, continuous improvement, and technical craftsmanship.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse, document, and validate PLM business requirements, translating them into clear technical specifications.
• Lead the technical design of SAP PLM solutions, ensuring alignment with SAP best practices and enterprise architecture standards.
• Oversee system configuration, integrations, enhancements, and extensions across SAP PLM, S/4HANA, MDG, BTP, CAD integrations, and supporting applications.
• Act as the technical authority for PLM development, guiding system integrators and internal Digital technology and business teams.
• Drive technical backlog prioritisation and ensure high‑quality delivery across pilot, regional deployment /releases.
• Support end‑to‑end solution design and implementation, ensuring alignment between business needs and PLM system capabilities while optimising system configurations and integrations.
• Work alongside business and PLM program leadership to finalise and support the deployment plan of PLM solution in Food & Nutrition Business segment.
• Collaborate with Data Architect, Solution Architect, and Data Analyst teams throughout the entire PLM implementation program.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Partner with Product Owners, Architects, and Engineering teams within the global R&D and cPLM Program organization.
• Serve as the bridge between business teams and technical teams, ensuring clarity, feasibility, and alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support testing phases (SIT, UAT, regression), Test Automation by defining scenarios, resolving defects, and enabling smooth deployment.
• Contribute to change management, training support, and Service Introduction activities to ensure successful adoption and transition to steady state operations.

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

• Identify and present opportunities for process and technical improvements across the PLM tool ecosystem to key stakeholders, including the PLM Digital Director and Corporate PLM Portfolio Owner.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, optimise system performance, and enhance user experience.
• Stay ahead of SAP PLM roadmap developments and evaluate new capabilities, features, and technologies (e.g., SAP BTP‑based extensions, Digital Twin, CAD/Recipe integration).
• Bring forward best‑practice technical approaches suitable for a global Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) environment.

What Can You Expect from Mars?

• Work with over 140,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
• Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• Best‑in‑class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in‑house Mars University.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

Salary: $134,000 to $168,000