SAP S4 HANA Plant Maintenance Consultant

Job Title

SAP S/4HANA Transformation - Plant Maintenance (PM) Consultant

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced SAP S/4HANA Plant Maintenance (PM) Consultant to support end-to-end SAP S/4HANA transformation and implementation projects. The consultant will work under the guidance of a PM Lead or Solution Architect and contribute to configuration, testing, data migration support, and post-go-live stabilization of maintenance and asset management processes.

This role focuses on hands-on functional delivery across maintenance planning, execution, and cost tracking, aligned with SAP S/4HANA best practices.

Key Responsibilities

SAP PM Configuration & Support

• Configure and support SAP S/4HANA Plant Maintenance (PM) including:
• Technical Objects (Equipment, Functional Locations)
• Maintenance Notifications and Maintenance Orders
• Preventive Maintenance Plans and Task Lists
• Breakdown, Refurbishment, and Calibration processes
• Support corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance scenarios.

S/4HANA Transformation Support

• Support ECC to S/4HANA conversions or greenfield implementations.
• Apply S/4HANA PM simplifications, Fiori apps, and embedded analytics.
• Assist in Fit-to-Standard (F2S) workshops and requirement clarification.

Integration & Collaboration

• Work closely with MM, WM/EWM, PP, QM, and FI/CO teams to ensure end-to-end integration.
• Support PM integration with Procurement, Production, and Finance processes.
• Coordinate with technical teams (ABAP, CPI, mobility tools) on RICEFW objects and enhancements.

Testing & Data Migration

• Prepare and execute unit testing and SIT test cases for PM scenarios.
• Support UAT, defect resolution, and business user clarification.
• Assist with data migration validation for technical objects, maintenance plans, and open orders.

Go-Live & Hypercare

• Support cutover activities for open maintenance orders and plans.
• Provide hypercare support, troubleshooting PM-related issues post go-live.
• Document issues, resolutions, and process changes.

Documentation & Methodology

• Prepare and maintain:
• Functional specifications
• Configuration documents
• Test scripts and user guides
• Follow SAP Activate methodology and project documentation standards.

Required Skills & Experience

SAP PM Expertise

• 5-8 years of SAP functional experience in SAP Plant Maintenance (PM).
• At least one full-cycle SAP S/4HANA implementation or conversion project.
• Strong understanding of maintenance planning, execution, and costing processes.

S/4HANA & Asset Management Knowledge

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

Preferred Qualifications

• SAP S/4HANA or SAP PM certification
• Experience with SAP Activate methodology
• Industry exposure to Utilities, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Mining, or Energy
• Exposure to FSM, EAM, or GIS integrations is an advantage

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Good communication and documentation abilities
• Ability to work effectively in onshore-offshore and asset-intensive delivery models
• Willingness to learn and adapt to S/4HANA innovations

Location & Work Model

• Location: As per project needs
• Work Model: Hybrid / Onsite / Offshore (project dependent)