Designs, delivers, and governs global SAP manufacturing and quality solutions across Plan-to-Inventory processes, including production planning, shop floor execution, quality management, inventory, and plant maintenance. Leads SAP implementations, transformations, architecture governance, solution acceptance, vendor and stakeholder coordination, and L3 application support. The role supports SAP S/4HANA transition and requires expertise in regulated medical device and life sciences environments, cross-functional integration, compliance, validation, and multinational deployments.
Role: SAP Manufacturing and Quality Solution Architect
Location: Pune (Hybrid)
Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew, we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.
Smith & Nephew (S+N) is a large multinational Medical Technology organization with an extensive Enterprise Applications ecosystem to run end-to-end business operations. ERPs form the core of this ecosystem and are tightly integrated with best-in-class systems such as Salesforce, Windchill, Movemedical, Maestro, Ariba, Workday and many more. At S+N, SAP serves as our primary and strategic ERP platform, running 80% of our operations and revenue.
We are seeking an SAP Manufacturing & Quality Solution Architect to design and deliver SAP solutions and customizations aligned with business requirements, while supporting and preparing for our strategic transition to SAP S/4HANA. Therefore, this role is both strategic and pivotal, playing a key part in enabling Smith & Nephew's digital transformation and continued growth over the coming years.
What will you be doing?
- This role oversees the end-to-end Plan-to-Inventory value stream, including production planning, shop floor execution, quality management, inventory, and plant maintenance functions that support manufacturing and commercial operations.
- Candidates should possess strong SAP functional expertise, a thorough understanding of complex business processes in large multinational enterprises, and proven experience delivering complex, multi-country SAP implementations and transformation initiatives.
- Design and deliver solutions that achieve desired business outcomes while ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture standards and guidelines established by the Enterprise Architecture function.
- Ensure solutions meet defined quality standards, technical constraints, scalability expectations, and performance requirements.
- Provide leadership and governance to internal and HCL functional experts, ensuring successful delivery of business outcomes.
- Govern the quality of solution deliverables throughout the build lifecycle, with accountability for technical integrity, architectural compliance, and solution acceptance.
- Lead the design, delivery, and governance of SAP solutions across global releases, projects, enhancements, and transformation programs.
- Govern solution changes through Design Authority processes, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture, global standards, and long-term strategic objectives.
- Provide expert L3 support for Live countries and ensure stability, reliability, and optimal performance of business-critical SAP applications.
- Champion continuous improvement and innovation by leveraging emerging SAP capabilities and industry best practices to enable business growth and transformation.
What will you need to be successful?
- Education: Bachelor’s / Master’s degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, IT or related subject preferred.
- Licenses/ Certifications:
- SAP certification: SAP certifications in related module is preferred.
- ITIL Qualifications is a plus. - Experience: At least 12 years of IT experience, with 8+ years’ experience in multiple full-cycle SAP implementations based on global core templates, including multi-country rollouts and deployments.
- This role will be based in Pune, Hybrid- work model, 2 days working from office.
- Strong expertise in Plan-to-Inventory (P2I) processes, encompassing production planning, shop floor control, quality management, plant maintenance, and service management. Well-versed in handling batch-managed and sterile manufacturing environments.
- In-depth knowledge of SAP manufacturing and quality management processes, including configuration, deployment, and optimization of related system capabilities.
- Proven ability to govern cross-functional business solutions and manage end-to-end process integration across multiple functional areas.
- Strong functional expertise in SAP ECC 6.0 EHP7 or higher, with hands-on experience in SAP HANA environments preferred. Exposure to additional SAP functional domains is an added advantage.
- Broad experience in enterprise applications and information systems, particularly SAP modules including PP, QM, PM, with integration across IM, MM, WM, SD, and FI/CO. Experienced in delivering solutions within highly regulated life sciences environments.
- Demonstrated project management capabilities, including successful delivery of system enhancements, process improvements, and small-to-medium-sized SAP projects.
- Proven people leadership experience, including managing direct reports and leading cross-functional teams to achieve project and operational objectives.
- Experience working within regulated industries, particularly the medical device and life sciences sectors, with a strong understanding of compliance and validation requirements.
- Strong vendor and stakeholder management capabilities. Solid functional and technical expertise in SAP business processes and operating models.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with globally distributed, cross-cultural teams. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, Collaborative, team-oriented mindset.
- Detail-oriented, well-organized, and able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
You. Unlimited.
We believe in crafting the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve.
Inclusion + Belonging - Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving. Learn more about our Employee Inclusion Groups on our website https://www.smith-nephew.com/
Other reasons why you will love it here!
- Your Future: Major Medical coverage + Policy exclusions and insurance non-medical limit. Educational Assistance.
- Work/Life Balance: Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Privilege Leave, Floater Leave.
- Your Wellbeing: Parents / Parents in Law’s Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave.
- Flexibility: Hybrid Work Model (For most professional roles)
- Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, Mentorship
- Extra Perks: Free Cab Transport facility for all employees, One Time Meal provided to all employees as per shift. Night Shift Allowances.
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