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Senior SAP PLM Solution Architect

A seasoned SAP PLM Solution Architect is required to lead product lifecycle, engineering, and manufacturing transformations for a global discrete manufacturing organization. The role involves acting as a principal consultant to design scalable solutions for Non-Standard Requirements (NSR), Engineer-to-Order (ETO), and Configure-to-Order (CTO) processes. The successful candidate will bridge the gap between Engineering, Supply Chain, and IT, ensuring seamless integration between enterprise PLM platforms and SAP S/4HANA. This position focuses on delivering governed, business-aligned architectures for complex, highly configurable products.

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Opportunity overview

Opportunity type
Contract
Required seniority
Principal
Work location
Onsite
Location
CA, USA
Start
ASAP
Duration
Contract
Travel
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Required role

Solution ArchitectEnterprise ArchitectLead Consultant

Required platforms

SAP ECCSAP S/4HANASAP PLMSAP DMSSAP ECTRSAP MDGSAP BTPSiemens TeamcenterPTC WindchillDassault Systemes 3DEXPERIENCEAras Innovator

Required skills

BOM ManagementEngineering Change ManagementVariant ConfigurationNPIData MigrationSolution ArchitectureETO/CTOObject Dependencies

Required industry experience

Discrete ManufacturingSemiconductorsHigh Tech & ElectronicsIndustrial EquipmentAerospace & DefenseAutomotiveMedical Devices

Responsibilities

  • Lead enterprise SAP PLM strategy, solution architecture, roadmaps, and design governance.
  • Architect NSR processes covering customer requirement capture, quotation support, and manufacturing readiness.
  • Design integrated ETO, CTO, and Make-to-Order manufacturing process models.
  • Govern SAP Variant Configuration (VC) and Advanced Variant Configuration (AVC) solution designs.
  • Define governance for EBOM, MBOM, and configurable BOM structures across the lifecycle.
  • Design Engineering Change Request (ECR) and Engineering Change Order (ECO) processes.
  • Define integration architecture between SAP and external PLM platforms like Teamcenter or Windchill.
  • Assess ECC PLM custom solutions and define transition paths to S/4HANA using clean-core principles.

Requirements

  • 20+ years of SAP experience with leadership in PLM and discrete manufacturing.
  • Proven delivery of multiple full-lifecycle SAP ECC or S/4HANA transformation programs.
  • Expertise in SAP PLM, DMS, classification, BOM management, and ECM.
  • Deep knowledge of Variant Configuration, Object Dependencies, and NPI processes.
  • Experience with NSR processes and ETO/CTO operating models for engineered products.
  • Ability to define PLM-SAP integration patterns using REST APIs, OData, and SAP BTP.
  • Strong executive communication, workshop facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.