Global SAP Manufacturing Manager (PP/PM/QM) – S/4HANA Transformation
Location: Flexible / Hybrid
Type: Permanent
Industry: Global Manufacturing
We are partnering with a leading global manufacturing organisation embarking on a large-scale, complex SAP S/4HANA transformation programme. As part of this strategic investment, we are seeking an experienced Global SAP Manufacturing Manager with deep expertise across SAP PP, PM and QM to lead the design, optimisation and delivery of manufacturing and operational processes globally.
This is a high-profile leadership opportunity for someone who combines strong SAP functional capability with global stakeholder management, transformation leadership and manufacturing process expertise.
The Role
Reporting into the Global SAP Leadership team, you will own the SAP manufacturing landscape across Production Planning (PP), Plant Maintenance (PM) and Quality Management (QM), supporting the organisation through a multi-year S/4HANA journey.
You will act as the global functional lead, driving process standardisation, solution design and deployment across multiple regions, plants and business units.
The role will play a critical part in shaping future-state manufacturing operations and ensuring SAP capabilities support operational excellence, scalability and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the global SAP PP, PM and QM functional workstreams within a complex S/4HANA transformation programme
* Partner with manufacturing, engineering, supply chain and quality stakeholders to define and implement global process standards
* Drive end-to-end solution design, configuration oversight and functional governance across SAP manufacturing modules
* Manage third-party system integrators, SAP partners and offshore support teams
* Ensure alignment between business requirements and SAP best practice within S/4HANA
* Support template design, global deployments, testing, cutover and hypercare activities
* Identify opportunities for process optimisation, automation and operational efficiency
* Provide leadership across incident management, enhancements, roadmap planning and continuous improvement initiatives
* Act as the senior escalation point for manufacturing and plant-related SAP issues globally
* Support change management and user adoption across international manufacturing sites
Required Experience
* Extensive SAP functional experience across PP, PM and QM
* Proven experience delivering or supporting SAP S/4HANA transformation programmes
* Strong background within complex global manufacturing environments
* Experience leading global SAP teams and managing senior business stakeholders
* Deep understanding of manufacturing operations, maintenance processes and quality management
* Strong knowledge of SAP integrations across Supply Chain, Logistics and Manufacturing functions
* Experience working within template-based global ERP deployments
* Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence at all levels
Desirable Experience
* Experience with SAP Digital Manufacturing, MES integrations or Industry 4.0 initiatives
* Exposure to EWM, IBP or APO
* SAP certification(s)
* Experience working across multi-site international manufacturing operations
What’s on Offer
* Opportunity to lead a major global S/4HANA transformation
* High visibility role within a globally recognised manufacturing organisation
* Long-term strategic programme exposure
* Collaborative international environment
* Competitive salary, bonus and benefits package
* Excellent career progression opportunities within a global technology and transformation function
Apply Now
If you are an experienced SAP manufacturing transformation leader looking to play a pivotal role in a complex global S/4HANA programme, we would love to hear from you.