*Must be able to work in USA without sponsorship

Our client is seeking an experienced SAP PTM Lead to join their SAP Center of Excellence (COE) within the Information Technology organization. This is a hands-on leadership role focused on the functional design and solution architecture of the SAP S/4HANA PTM (Plan-to-Make) and ME (Manufacturing Execution) processes, supporting Parts Distribution and Vehicle Processing operations in a high-volume supply chain within the automotive industry.

This role requires cross-functional collaboration with Operations, IT teams, Application Managed Services (AMS), and other SAP functional leads to ensure seamless implementation and support of SAP best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead solution design for SAP PTM / PP and ME functionalities, ensuring alignment with business goals and SAP standards.
• Collaborate with PDC and VPC operations to gather, analyze, and translate business requirements into SAP solutions.
• Design and implement integrated SAP S/4HANA solutions for complex technical and operational needs.
• Provide hands-on configuration and functional leadership for SAP ME and PP modules.
• Act as the primary functional expert for PTM, responsible for WRICEF documentation and solution delivery.
• Support post-implementation processes, issue resolution, and enhancements.
• Collaborate with development, architecture, BASIS, and security teams to deliver high-quality, compliant solutions.
• Ensure strong documentation, testing, and compliance standards are met.
• Drive standardization by promoting SAP out-of-the-box functionality.
• Participate in organizational change management and end-user support/training efforts.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of experience in SAP PTM / PP / ME modules.
• Minimum of 2 full-cycle SAP implementation projects in a lead role.
• Extensive hands-on configuration experience with SAP ME functional modules (Shop Order, Routing, POD, ERP interfaces, ME reporting, barcode and PLC integration, etc.).
• Strong experience in SAP MII/MEINT, including functional spec writing, unit/integration testing.
• Familiarity with SD, PTP, and FI integration points.
• Deep understanding of SAP releases, OSS notes, and patching.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver results in complex environments.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Nice to Have

• Experience with SAP S/4HANA implementations.
• SAP Certifications.
• Knowledge of internal workings of SAP MII (Business Logic Ser