Position: SAP Lead PP, PM, QM, MM, SCM and HCM
Location: Hartford, CT, USA
Employment mode: Contract to hire
Role Overview:
We are seeking an experienced SAP Lead to own end-to-end solution delivery and support across Production Planning (PP), Plant Maintenance (PM), Quality Management (QM), Materials Management (MM), Supply Chain Management (SCM), and Human Capital Management (HCM).
This role supports complex manufacturing environments with a strong focus on integration between SAP (ECC and/or S/4HANA), Manufacturing Execution Systems (Solumina), Product Lifecycle Management (Siemens Teamcenter), and other non-SAP systems. The SAP Lead serves as a trusted partner to business stakeholders, providing functional leadership across build, integrate, and run operations.
Key Responsibilities
SAP Functional & Solution Support
Provide SAP PP, PM, QM, MM, SCM, and HCM solution design and delivery across manufacturing and supply chain processes
Act as functional design lead and ensure alignment with SAP best practices - Oversee enhancements, testing, deployments, and upgrades
Partner with business stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable SAP solutions
MES, PLM & Non-SAP Integration
Lead and govern integration between SAP and Solumina MES for shop floor execution and manufacturing data exchange.
Support SAP integration with Siemens Teamcenter for engineering BOMs, product changes, and master data alignment.
Ensure end-to-end data integrity, traceability, and system reliability across integrated platforms
Production Support & Operations Leadership
Own steady-state SAP production support across manufacturing and supply chain domains
Ensure system stability, performance, and business continuity in a 24x7 environment.
Lead incidents, problems, and change management processes using ServiceNow.
Drive root cause analysis, defect resolution, and continuous improvement initiatives
Project & Program Leadership
Serve as SAP workstream or solution lead on SAP upgrades, S/4HANA transformations, and development/enhancement projects
Manage scope, timelines, risks, dependencies, and delivery milestones
Provide clear status reporting and decision support to stakeholders and leadership
Client-Facing & Stakeholder Engagement
Act as a trusted advisor to business and client stakeholders
Lead requirements workshops, design reviews, and solution walkthroughs
Translate technical concepts into clear business-oriented communication
Build strong partnerships across manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and engineering teams
Team Leadership & Collaboration
Lead and mentor SAP functional/technical support teams
Allocate work, set priorities, and ensure quality, on-budget, and timely delivery
Coordinate with system integrators and third-party vendors
Technical & Integration Awareness
Working knowledge of ABAP to review custom programs, enhancements, BADIs, and user exits
Strong understanding of SAP integration architecture and data flows
Support testing, defect triage, and performance optimisation activities
Required Qualifications
Minimum of 10-15+ years of SAP functional experience across multiple workstreams/modules (e.g. PP, PM, QM, MM, SCM, and HCM).
Prior experience as SAP Lead, Solution Lead, or Workstream Lead
Hands-on experience with MES integration, preferably Solumina
Working knowledge of Siemens Teamcenter or equivalent PLM platforms
Experience supporting SAP production environments
Strong client-facing communication and stakeholder management skills
Experience working in manufacturing or industrial environments
Preferred Qualifications
S/4HANA implementation or migration experience
Industry background in Aerospace, Defence, Automotive, or Discrete Manufacturing
SAP certifications (PP, MM, QM, S/4HANA)
Experience with global, multi-plant SAP landscapes.
Working knowledge of ServiceNow.
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