Job Description
Red Ember Recruitment is currently recruiting for a highly skilled SAP PM Consultant (Project Lead) on behalf of our prestigious manufacturing client.
This is a strategic implementation role, not a support function. The successful candidate will lead the end-to-end deployment of the SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) module within a complex, high-performance production environment.
If you have led full lifecycle SAP PM implementations and thrive in enterprise-scale manufacturing environments, this opportunity is built for you.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead full lifecycle SAP PM implementation (Blueprint to Go-Live and Hypercare)
- Facilitate fit-gap workshops with engineering, maintenance and production stakeholders
- Configure SAP PM including:
- Technical Objects (Equipment & Functional Locations)
- Maintenance Plans & Task Lists
- Notifications and Work Orders
- Preventive and Predictive Maintenance
- Drive integration with SAP MM, FI/CO and PP
- Oversee data migration and master data governance
- Lead UAT, cut-over planning and go-live execution
- Provide executive-level progress reporting and risk management
- Ensure alignment with manufacturing best practice and asset lifecycle strategy
This is a high-visibility transformation initiative within a globally recognised manufacturing environment. The appointed consultant will play a pivotal role in modernising maintenance operations and driving operational efficiency at scale.
If you are looking for a role where your expertise drives measurable impact - not just system configuration - we want to hear from you.
RequirementsMinimum Requirements- Bachelor's Degree in IT, Engineering or related discipline
- 8+ years SAP experience with at least 5 years focused on SAP PM
- Proven track record leading full-cycle SAP PM implementations
- Experience within manufacturing environments
- Strong integration knowledge across SAP modules
- S/4HANA experience advantageous
Competencies Required- Strong stakeholder engagement capability (shop floor to executive)
- Ability to drive workshops and influence decision-making
- Structured, delivery-focused mindset
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Ability to operate in complex enterprise environments
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