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Senior SAP PLM Solution Architect

We are seeking a seasoned SAP PLM Solution Architect / Principal Consultant with 20+ years of experience leading product lifecycle, engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain transformation in discrete industries. The role requires deep expertise in Non-Standard Requirements (NSR), Engineer-to-Order (ETO), Configure-to-Order (CTO), configuration management, New Product Introduction (NPI), BOM governance, Engineering Change Management, Variant Configuration, Object Dependencies, and integration between enterprise PLM platforms and SAP ECC or SAP S/4HANA. The successful candidate will operate as a trusted advisor and architecture leader, connecting Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Sales, Service, and IT to deliver scalable, governed, and business-aligned solutions.

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Opportunity overview

Opportunity type
Contract
Required seniority
Principal
Work location
Onsite
Location
california, United States
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Duration
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Work authorization

U.S. CitizenGreen CardTNEAD

Required role

Solution ArchitectLead ConsultantEnterprise Architect

Required platforms

SAP PLM

Required skills

BOM Management

Required industry experience

Industrial EquipmentFood & BeverageConsumer ProductsCommercial VehiclesApparel & FootwearOil & GasSemiconductorsLife Sciences & PharmaMedical Devices & LifesciencesSoftware & ServicesEnergy & UtilitiesAerospace & Defense

Responsibilities

  • Lead enterprise SAP PLM strategy, solution architecture, roadmaps, and design governance.
  • Design and optimize product development, NPI, product release, engineering records, document management, and product governance processes.
  • Facilitate cross-functional workshops and translate business requirements into fit-for-purpose SAP and PLM solution designs.

Requirements

  • 20+ years of overall SAP experience, with substantial leadership responsibility in SAP PLM and discrete manufacturing.
  • Proven delivery experience across multiple full-lifecycle SAP ECC and/or SAP S/4HANA transformation programs.
  • Deep business-process knowledge spanning Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Sales, Service, and Program Management.
  • Hands-on functional and solution architecture expertise in SAP PLM, DMS, classification, BOM management, ECM, Variant Configuration, Object Dependencies, and NPI.
  • Strong experience with NSR processes and ETO/CTO operating models for highly configurable or engineered products.
  • Demonstrated ability to define PLM-SAP integration architecture, data ownership, interface contracts, error handling, reconciliation, and governance.
  • Excellent executive communication, workshop facilitation, stakeholder management, and global delivery leadership skills.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline; a master's degree is preferred.