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 strong 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)

SAP S4 HANA Plant Maintenance Lead