Position Purpose
The purpose of this role is to act as the primary liaison between the Global ERP Sr Product Owner Manufacturing and ZICC ERP Manufacturing. The role ensures the alignment of SAP Manufacturing initiatives with business objectives. Additionally, the role facilitates updates and strategic discussions with senior leadership and ensures the seamless communication between business stakeholders and technical teams for the execution of the product roadmap. The position is also responsible for supporting the Global ERP Sr Product Owner Manufacturing in developing and implementing SAP Manufacturing products and strategies.
Position Responsibilities
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ResponsibilityPercent of Time Act as a bridge between Business and technical teams. 10% Work closely with business stakeholders, audit partners, and other IT teams to deliver robust and compliant SAP Manufacturing solutions. 30% Responsible for meeting KPI targets, drive towards continuous improvement, and automation. 30% Build and lead the SAP Manufacturing organization within ZICC. 30%
Organizational Relationships
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- Collaborate closely to align on Manufacturing ERP strategy, product roadmaps, and deliverables.
- Manufacturing business leaders' partnership to ensure ERP solutions meet the evolving needs of Manufacturing operations and support strategic business objectives.
- Work with other ZICC leaders to maintain alignment on center goals, staffing strategies, and cross-functional initiatives.
- Ensure integration and alignment of Manufacturing ERP systems with broader digital transformation initiatives.
- Lead the SAP Manufacturing team at ZICC, providing direction, mentorship, and performance management to achieve team objectives and professional growth.
Resources Managed
Financial Accountability : This role will be accountable for managing related DTAP-approved project budgets, forecasting, and delivering within those forecasts.
Supervision : This role will have 5-7 direct reports .
Education and Experience
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Education :
Bachelor's degree in engineering , Computer Science, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or a related field.Master's degree in business administration (MBA), Operations Management, or Manufacturing-related discipline is preferred.Relevant SAP certifications such as SAP PP (Production Planning), SAP QM (Quality Management), SAP EWM (Extended Warehouse Management).Project Management Certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) to demonstrate expertise in managing large-scale projects.Experience :
12+ years of experience in SAP Manufacturing implementations or operations in a global or multi-site environment.Leadership experience in managing SAP Manufacturing teams, including developers, consultants, and functional analysts.Familiarity with global regulatory and compliance requirements in manufacturing (e.g., GxP, ISO standards).Proven track record of working in cross-functional, global teams and delivering high-impact SAP solutions.Technical Skills Requirements
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Deep understanding of manufacturing SAP modules (SAP PP / PE, SAP QM, SAP WM, SAP PM, SAP IBP, and SAP GTS) with 15 years of proven experience.Knowledge of SAP S / 4HANA Manufacturing is highly preferred.Understanding of Fiori apps for manufacturing processes.Proven track record of leading full-cycle SAP ERP implementations, upgrades , or rollouts.Experience with system design, configuration , and deployment .Familiarity with regulatory compliance and financial controls in the SAP environment.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate at all levels of the organization.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills .Ability to work in a fast-paced , dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.Physical Position Requirements
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This role is based in Hyderabad, India and will require occasional weekend working to meet customer needs for minimizing business impact of change.Expected travel between 20-50% for this role depending upon project demands.Regular working hours are from 3 : 00 AM to 12 : 00 PM EST (ICC Second Shift).Sometimes, more overlap with the EST Time zone is required during production go-live.Skills Required
Sap Qm, Sap Wm