Specialist SAP Architect - PP-PI/QM

Role Description : Roles & Responsibilities

• In this vital role you will be responsible for designing, configuring, and integrating SAP Production Planning and Manufacturing processes within S/4HANA across all the Amgen manufacturing sites
• This role focuses on leveraging SAP technologies to streamline and enhance Manufacturing processes, ensuring alignment with business needs and industry best practices
• As an Specialist SAP Architect , you will work closely with operations IT and business stakeholders in Manufacturing and Supply Chain to ensure manufacturing processes are seamlessly integrated and compliant with regulatory standards
• This position requires deep expertise in SAP S/4 HANA PP, PP-PI, QM and Manufacturing Execution processes with strong understanding of GxP, cGMP and FDA regulatory requirements
• Design, configuration, and implementation of SAP S/4HANA PP and PP-PI modules aligned with life sciences clinical manufacturing best practices
• Design, configuration, and implementation of SAP S/4HANA Quality Management processes.
• Support integration with QM, MM, WM/EWM, and PM modules and manufacturing execution systems (MES).
• Support production planning, capacity management, shop floor execution, and batch management processes.
• Conduct architectural reviews and assessments to identify potential risks and recommend mitigation strategies
• Creation and maintenance of critical documentation such as technical assessments, configuration specs, functional designs, test cases, and user manuals. Ensure compliance with pharmaceutical industry standards and regulations.
• Participate in sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives to deliver and sustain Amgen's S/4HANA ecosystem utilizing the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
• Develop innovative solutions that drive speed to value via AI/ML and leading practices

Functional Skills : Must-Have Skills.

• Strong Hands-on in S/4Hana production & planning, master data, Material masters, BOM, Resource, Recipe, production version, Demand management, MRP, process orders etc.
• Strong Hand-on in end-to-end QM processes: inspection planning, notifications, batch management, and audit handling. Integration experience with SAP EWM, LIMS, MES and other non-SAP systems
• Experience in regulated environments (Life Sciences, Biotech, or pharmaceutical industry)
• Strong understanding of GMP, GxP, and FDA validation processes.
• Hands-on experience with MRP, capacity planning, batch management, shop floor control, and recipe management.
• Ability to design and implement solutions based on business requirements, including debugging and root cause analysis.
• Experience in creating detailed documentation, including functional specifications, test cases, and compliance reports.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Knowledge of Batch release hub.
• Knowledge of SAP MM and SD processes.
• Integration experience with SAP EWM, LIMS, MES and other non-SAP systems
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies for software delivery and process improvement.

Professional Certifications:

• Production planning with SAP S/4HANA PP/DS
• Agile Certified Practitioner (preferred)

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Superb communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively with multi-functional teams and key customers.
• Thorough with a focus on accuracy and compliance.

Basic Qualifications & Experience

• Masters degree with 1 to 3 years of SAP implementation experience in SAP S/4HANA Quality Management & Production & Planning modules OR
• Bachelors degree with 3 to 5 years of SAP implementation experience in SAP S/4HANA Quality Management & Production & Planning modules OR
• Diploma with 7 to 9 years of IT or years of SAP implementation experience in SAP S/4HANA Quality Management & Production & Planning modules.