Chief Manager - Engineering

Job Description

Business: Piramal Pharma Solutions Department: : Engineering Projects Location: Kurla Travel: Medium JOB OVERVIEW: We are seeking a skilled and knowledgeable individual to join our team as the MES, Gen AI, CMMS , S4 HANA Plant Maintenance Chief Manager. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of plant maintenance within our organization, utilizing the S4 HANA platform to streamline processes and increase efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) module CMMS, engineering principles, and pharmaceutical manufacturing processes. The CMMS or SAP Plant Maintenance Engineering Super User will be responsible for driving plant maintenance excellence, optimizing SAP systems, and ensuring alignment with engineering principles. KEY STAKEHOLDERS: INTERNAL Site Leadership Team, Global Engineering Head, Corporate Functions KEY STAKEHOLDERS: EXTERNAL Design consultants , Vendors REPORTING STRUCTURE: Role directly reports to Sr. VP- Global Engineering Project ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATION: Bachelors degree in engineering Electrical, Instrumentation, or a related field. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE: 10+ years of experience in CMMS / S4 HANA Plant Maintenance module , MES in the Pharma industry. Key Roles Responsibilities: Serve as the primary point of contact for CMMS SAP-related maintenance engineering initiatives within the CDMO pharmaceutical business context. Lead or assist in the implementation, configuration, and continuous improvement of CMMS , SAP PM module MES to support maintenance engineering goals and enhance equipment reliability. Maintain skills in CMMS or SAP S4 HANA plant Maintenance applications process - work order, Inventory, Asset , PM /SM and calibration management with design and configuration; SAP application design, development, integration, testing and deployment; and SAP application technical . Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including maintenance, engineering, production, and IT to gather requirements, define processes, and customize SAP solutions to align with CDMO pharmaceutical maintenance engineering needs. Identify and assess opportunities for manufacturing digitalization such as CMMS, MES, EMS, and OT integration and develop a strategic rollout plan that includes readiness evaluation, solution selection, implementation, and change management. Provide end-user training and support on SAP systems and maintenance engineering best practices, ensuring effective adoption and utilization across the organization. Collaborate with IT and external consultants to resolve technical issues, implement system enhancements, and ensure the smooth operation of SAP system. Utilize data analytics and predictive maintenance tools to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime. Experience in managing program finances independently sets priorities to deliver to plans/budget and resolve day-to-day program. Competencies: Strong leadership and communication skills. Ability to analyze data and make informed decisions. Knowledge of predictive maintenance techniques and tools. Understanding of safety regulations and best practices in plant maintenance