IN_Senior Manager_SAP PP Lead _Enterprise Apps-SAP_Advisory_Bangalore

Why PWC 

At PwC, you will be part of a vibrant community of solvers that leads with trust and creates distinctive outcomes for our clients and communities. This purpose-led and values-driven work, powered by technology in an environment that drives innovation, will enable you to make a tangible impact in the real world. We reward your contributions, support your wellbeing, and offer inclusive benefits, flexibility programmes and mentorship that will help you thrive in work and life. Together, we grow, learn, care, collaborate, and create a future of infinite experiences for each other. Learn more about us 

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Responsibilities  

Lead SAP PP/QM workstreams on complex S/4HANA transformation programs, focusing on manufacturing and quality processes. Own end‑to‑end solution design and delivery for Production Planning and Quality Management, manage project teams, and advise operations, manufacturing, and quality leaders on process optimization and digital manufacturing. 

- Lead the SAP PP/QM stream across the full project lifecycle (discovery, design, build, test, deploy, hypercare).   

- Own functional design and configuration for key **PP** areas:   

  - Master data (material master, BOMs, routings, work centers, production versions)   

  - Make‑to‑stock, make‑to‑order, engineer‑to‑order scenarios   

  - Discrete, process, and repetitive manufacturing (as relevant)   

  - MRP / planning strategies, capacity planning, and detailed scheduling   

  - Production order/process order management, confirmations, and backflush.   

- Own functional design and configuration for key **QM** areas:   

  - Inspection planning (inspection plans, characteristics, sampling procedures)   

  - In‑process, goods receipt, and final inspections   

  - Quality notifications (defects, complaints, internal issues)   

  - Quality certificates, results recording, usage decisions   

  - Integration with vendor quality, customer quality, and non‑conformance management.   

- Define and validate global PP/QM templates and localization for multiple plants/countries.   

- Translate business requirements into solution designs, configuration, and functional specs for RICEFW objects (Reports, Interfaces, Conversions, Enhancements, Forms, Workflows).   

- Ensure robust integration with:   

  - Other SAP modules (MM, SD, PM, EWM, PP‑DS, APO/IBP, CO, PS)   

  - MES/Shop‑floor systems, LIMS, PLM, and third‑party quality systems. 

- Manage PP/QM workstream plans: scope, timeline, resources, risks, and deliverables.   

- Lead teams of PwC consultants, client SMEs, and third‑party resources across multiple plants and geographies.   

- Conduct workshops, fit‑gap analysis, solution walkthroughs, and design sign‑offs with manufacturing and quality stakeholders.   

Mandatory skill sets: 

Typically **8–12+ years** of SAP experience, with strong focus on **SAP PP and QM**.   

- Multiple full lifecycle SAP implementations (at least one as PP/QM lead), ideally including **S/4HANA**.   

- Deep experience in: 

  - Production planning and execution (discrete/process/repetitive as relevant).   

  - PP/QM configuration: master data, planning strategies, orders, inspection types, inspection plans, notifications.   

  - Integration with MES, shop‑floor systems, and quality/PLM/LIMS solutions.   

- Experience in one or more manufacturing industries: pharmaceuticals, chemicals, automotive, industrial, FMCG, electronics, etc.   

- Strong consulting background with direct client-facing responsibilities and cross‑functional team leadership. 

Preferred skill sets  

SAP PP Lead 

Years of experience required  

Education qualification: 

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Science, IT, or related field; Master’s degree (e.g., MBA, MS in Supply Chain/Manufacturing) often preferred