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Schneider Electric · 2 weeks ago

Expert, Functional Lead - SAP MM/PP

Franklin, TN

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$114K/yr - $172K/yr

8+ years exp

Schneider Electric is seeking an experienced Functional Lead to support digital transformation initiatives within their Enterprise IT team. This role involves leading the definition, planning, and delivery of solutions in SAP Production Planning and Materials Management, while ensuring alignment with business objectives and driving process standardization.

ElectronicsEnergyEnergy ManagementInformation TechnologyRenewable Energy

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Serve as the functional lead providing technical and process expertise, driving solution and process standardization across SAP PP and integrated platforms

Partner with Product Owners and Managers to define scope, confirm required customizations, and identify value drivers; advise on design decisions and ensure alignment with business objectives

Collaborate with Solution Architects and technical teams to shape the Solution Roadmap and Architecture Runway, ensuring integration with Finance, Sales, Logistics, Project Systems (including ETO/CTO), Supply Chain, and third-party systems

Lead and support Agile delivery teams through sprint planning, execution, and backlog management; ensure timely delivery of user stories and resolution of defects

Oversee development, testing, and end-to-end process validation; define test scope and ensure coverage for complex manufacturing scenarios

Drive risk mitigation, clear impediments, and provide guidance to maintain alignment with program vision and standards

Coordinate cross-functional activities including stakeholder engagement, change management, and execution of comprehensive cutover plans for business and technical readiness

Promote innovation and problem-solving to minimize customizations while meeting user needs; foster collaboration and continuous improvement across distributed teams

Actively participate in program ceremonies such as PI Planning and backlog grooming to maintain transparency and alignment

Qualification

SAP Production Planning (PP)SAP Materials Management (MM)SAP S/4HANASupply Chain ProcessesAgile methodologiesERP implementationPlanningOrganizationProblem-solvingCommunication skillsCollaboration skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience

Minimum 8 years of experience in SAP PP/MM and discrete manufacturing environments

Proven leadership in multiple complex ERP implementation projects and large-scale business transformation programs leveraging SAP technologies, including at least one full end-to-end SAP S/4HANA implementation in a discrete manufacturing environment (ETO/CTO)

Core Modules: SAP Production Planning (PP) and Materials Management (MM)

Strong knowledge of Supply Chain Processes, Configure to Order (CTO), Make to Order (MTO), Make to Stock (MTS), Engineer to Order (ETO) product segments and supporting technologies

Hands-on SAP S/4HANA experience; capable of designing, building, and implementing solutions

Experience designing and developing integrations using SAP PI, SAP PO, SAP CPI, MuleSoft, and other middleware tools for third-party system connectivity

Ability to provide configuration and analysis support for SAP Variant Configuration (VC) module, including classes, characteristics, tables, dependencies, profiles, and super BOMs/Routings

Strong knowledge of Software Development Lifecycle and SAP implementation methodologies

Strong understanding of shopfloor management and manufacturing execution systems

Understanding of Agile principles and frameworks (Scrum and/or Kanban); SAFe experience highly desired

Strong planning, organization, and prioritization skills with ability to manage large work efforts and coordinate distributed teams

Excellent communication and collaboration skills; able to influence and drive process standardization

Demonstrated problem-solving and critical thinking abilities in complex environments