Job Title

SAP S/4HANA Transformation – Plant Maintenance (PM) Lead

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced SAP S/4HANA Plant Maintenance (PM) Lead to lead maintenance and asset management workstreams in large-scale SAP S/4HANA transformation projects. The role is responsible for end-to-end ownership of maintenance planning, execution, and cost control processes, ensuring alignment with SAP S/4HANA best practices and enterprise asset management strategies.

The PM Lead will work closely with business stakeholders, solution architects, and cross-functional SAP teams to drive a successful transition from ECC to S/4HANA.

Key Responsibilities

S/4HANA PM Workstream Leadership

- Lead SAP PM workstreams in S/4HANA transformation programs (Greenfield, Brownfield, or Selective Data Transition).
- Own end-to-end Asset-to-Maintenance and Maintenance-to-Cost processes.
- Act as the primary escalation point for PM-related topics.

Solution Design Delivery

- Drive solution design and hands-on configuration for SAP S/4HANA PM, including:
- Technical Objects (Equipment, Functional Locations)
- Maintenance Notifications and Orders
- Preventive and Predictive Maintenance
- Refurbishment, Breakdown, and Calibration processes
- Ensure adoption of S/4HANA PM simplifications, Fiori apps, and embedded analytics.

S/4HANA Transformation Activities

- Lead Fit-to-Standard (F2S) workshops and maintenance process harmonization.
- Assess and manage custom code (RICEFW) impacts for PM in S/4HANA.
- Guide technical object and maintenance data conversion.

Integration Cross-Module Coordination

- Coordinate closely with MM, WM/EWM, PP, QM, FI/CO, and HR teams.
- Ensure seamless integration across Maintenance, Procurement, Production, and Finance.
- Collaborate with technical teams (ABAP, CPI, mobility) for enhancements and integrations.

Testing, Cutover Go-Live

- Lead unit testing, SIT, UAT, and defect management for PM.




- Own cutover planning for open maintenance orders, plans, and histories.
- Provide go-live and hypercare support, ensuring maintenance continuity.

Governance Team Leadership

- Ensure adherence to SAP Activate methodology, project standards, and documentation.
- Review and approve functional designs, configurations, and test artifacts.
- Mentor PM consultants and support knowledge transfer.

Required Skills Experience

SAP PM Expertise

- 10–12+ years of SAP experience with solid hands-on expertise in:
- SAP Plant Maintenance (PM)
- Enterprise Asset Management processes
- At least 2–3 full-cycle SAP S/4HANA transformation projects in a PM Lead role.
- Strong understanding of maintenance planning, execution, and costing.

S/4HANA Asset Management Knowledge

- Experience with:
- S/4HANA PM simplifications and Fiori apps
- Integration of PM with MM, PP, and FI/CO
- Equipment and Functional Location data models
- Exposure to SAP Asset Management, Predictive Maintenance, or IoT is a plus.
- Knowledge on LeanIX, Signavio for process flow preparation and discussion with business team, is an added advantage.

Leadership Delivery Skills

- Proven experience leading PM delivery in large SAP programs.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Experience working in global onshore–offshore and asset-intensive environments.

Preferred Qualifications

- SAP S/4HANA certification in PM or Asset Management
- Experience with SAP Activate methodology
- Industry experience in Utilities, Oil Gas, Manufacturing, Mining, or Energy
- Exposure to FSM, EAM, or GIS integrations is an advantage

Soft Skills

- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Ability to translate maintenance requirements into SAP solutions
- Mentoring and coaching mindset
- Excellent documentation and presentation skills

Location Work Model

- Location: As per project requirements
- Work Model: Hybrid / Onsite / Offshore (project dependent)

📌 SAPHANA Plant Maintenance Lead (Bengaluru)
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