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Job Summary:
Mars Inc. is embarking on a major transformation of their global Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) capabilities and is seeking an SAP PLM Functional Architect to shape and deliver their next-generation corporate PLM platform. The role involves leading functional architecture, solution design, and ensuring compliance with enterprise governance and data security throughout the implementation of SAP PLM for the Food & Nutrition business segment.
Responsibilities:
• Act as Functional Design Authority for SAP PLM within the Core PLM programme.
• Lead end‑to‑end functional architecture and solution design across SAP PLM capabilities including recipes, specifications, change management, and compliance.
• Translate business and R&D requirements into robust functional designs, fit‑to‑standard solutions, and configuration approaches.
• Define functional guardrails, design standards, and scalable templates for global rollout.
• Configure and optimise SAP PLM modules such as: Recipe Development, Specifications Management, Change Records / Product Change Management.
• Own functional solution alignment with SAP S/4HANA (Private Cloud, RISE) and SAP BTP.
• Partner with technical and integration teams to ensure clean, supportable functional designs.
• Lead functional data modelling and harmonisation across PLM, ERP, and downstream systems.
• Provide functional leadership for data migration, including hands‑on experience with Syniti tool and ensure data quality validation.
• Define functional integration touchpoints with SAP ERP, MDG, label management, innovation, CAD, and other product‑related systems.
• Ensure compliance with enterprise governance, data security, masking, and audit requirements.
• Support country and regional deployments, including fit/gap, localisation, testing, and go‑live support.
• Help cPLM Program Delivery Manager in the planning process for country and regional deployments.
• Work closely with R&D, Regulatory, Supply, Quality, and Digital Core teams across regions.
• Guide system integrators and delivery partners, ensuring functional consistency and quality.
• Serve as the bridge between business teams and technical teams, ensuring clarity, feasibility, and alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support testing phases (SIT, UAT, regression), Test Automation by defining scenarios, resolving defects, and enabling smooth deployment.
• Contribute to change management, training support, and Service Introduction activities to ensure successful adoption and transition to steady state operations.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, optimise system performance, and enhance user experience.
• Bring forward best‑practice technical approaches suitable for a global Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) environment.
Qualifications:
Required:
• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in SAP with a strong background in PLM, Digital R&D, or product development systems.
• Hands‑on configuration experience with SAP PLM components such as Recipe Development, Specifications Management, and related modules.
• Strong understanding of S/4HANA, SAP BTP, and RISE environments, including cloud‑based integration models.
• Strong understanding and hands on experience of Syniti Data Migration Tool.
• Strong ability to convert complex business requirements into clear functional architecture and solution designs.
• Solid experience in functional data models.
• Solid experience in workflow design.
• Solid experience in APIs and middleware‑based integrations.
• Deep understanding of PLM processes within CPG, food manufacturing, or process industries.
• Integrating PLM with SAP ERP, MDG, and other product‑related systems.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Able to work in a fast‑moving, global, matrixed environment.
• A mindset of innovation, continuous improvement, and technical craftsmanship.
Company:
Mars manufactures confectionery and food products and provides pet nutrition, pet food, and animal care services. Founded in 1911, the company is headquartered in McLean, Virginia, US, , with a team of 10001+ employees. The company is currently Late Stage.