Senior SAP PLM Solution Architect
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Summary
Remote B2B contract for a Senior SAP PLM Solution Architect to shape the solution architecture of a multi-year global transformation program for an FMCG client. Day to day: design SAP PLM components (formulation, specifications, MBOM, artwork/labeling), validate the System Integrator's designs, and support global deployment.
Role overview
We are looking for an experienced Senior SAP PLM Solution Architect to join a large-scale, multi-year transformation program for a global FMCG organization.
The role focuses on the solution architecture and technical design of complex SAP PLM capabilities supporting global R&D and product development processes.
Role details
- Contract: B2B
- Work model: remote
- Travel: occasional business travel may be required
- Engagement: long-term
- Environment: global, cross-functional transformation program
Key responsibilities
- Design complex components of the target SAP PLM solution supporting global R&D and product development processes.
- Provide solution architecture across areas such as formulation, ingredient and packaging specifications, MBOM, artwork and labeling.
- Lead key functional and solution architecture decisions in collaboration with R&D, business and technology teams.
- Work closely with the global System Integrator to define and validate fit-for-purpose solution designs.
- Review proposed designs and ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards and business requirements.
- Identify and manage dependencies between SAP PLM and other enterprise systems and transformation initiatives.
- Collaborate with SAP experts, technical architects and functional teams where required.
- Ensure local and global process requirements are appropriately reflected in the solution.
- Review System Integrator deliverables and ensure expected design and quality standards are met.
- Support deployment teams in implementing the designed solution across regions.
- Work with global stakeholders across business, R&D and technology functions.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in SAP PLM and/or SAP-enabled R&D transformation projects.
- Strong hands-on understanding of SAP PLM capabilities and solution design.
- Experience designing complex SAP PLM solutions or components.
- Strong knowledge of R&D/product development processes and related data.
- Experience in areas such as specification management, formulation/recipe management, packaging, BOM/MBOM, artwork or labeling.
- Ability to translate complex business requirements into scalable solution architecture.
- Experience working with System Integrators and reviewing technical/functional designs.
- Strong stakeholder and vendor management skills.
- Experience working within complex global transformation programs.
- Fluent English.
Nice to have
- Experience within FMCG, manufacturing or another product-centric industry.
- Experience with global SAP PLM deployments.
- Broader knowledge of SAP S/4HANA, master data and enterprise integration.
- Project/program management experience.