SAP PLM Architect (Lead)

Join Our Team as aCore Product Lifecycle Management (cPLM) Functional Architect

Mars Inc. is embarking on a major transformation of our global Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) capabilities as part of our broader Digital Core initiative. We are implementing SAP PLM as our enterprisewide solution and seeking a SAP PLM Functional Architect to play a critical role in shaping designing and delivering our nextgeneration corporate PLM platform.

This is a unique opportunity to influence enterprise PLM capabilities in Food & Nutrition Business Segment and to contribute to a strategic programme that will redefine how product innovation and lifecycle processes operate globally.

As our SAP PLM Functional Architect you will serve as a subjectmatter expert responsible for interpreting business needs shaping solution in PLM and guiding the endtoend implementation and optimisation of the SAP PLM solution for Food & Nutrition business segment.

This position is project-based and as a result has an anticipated program end date of 3 years. As we approach the project end date we will collaborate with you to explore other employment opportunities within the Mars family of companies. If asuitable alternative role is not available at that time your employment will end and you may be eligible for a redundancy package in line with Company policies and practices.

What are we looking for

We are seeking passionate individuals who are eager to innovate and excel in a collaborative environment.

Heres what you need to bring to the table:

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors degree in IT Engineering Computer Science or a related discipline.

• Minimum 10 years experience in SAP with a strong background in PLM Digital R&D or product development systems.

• Handson configuration experience with SAP PLM components such as Recipe Development Specifications Management and related modules.

• Strong understanding of S/4HANA SAP BTP and RISE environments including cloudbased integration models.

• Strong understanding and hands on experience of Syniti Data Migration Tool

Technical & Functional Skills

• Strong ability to convert complex business requirements into clear functional architecture and solution designs.

Solid experience in:

• Functional data models

• Workflow design

• APIs and middlewarebased integrations

• Deep understanding of PLM processes within CPG food manufacturing or process industries.

• Integrating PLM with SAP ERP MDG and other productrelated systems.

Exposure to:

• SAP Test Automation tools

• Deployment and release management tools

• Data encryption and data masking

• SAP Cloud ALM

Personal Attributes

• Strong analytical and problemsolving skills.

• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

• Able to work in a fastmoving global matrixed environment.

• A mindset of innovation continuous improvement and technical craftsmanship.

What will be your key responsibilities

Functional Architecture & Design

• Act as Functional Design Authority for SAP PLM within the Core PLM programme.

• Lead endtoend functional architecture and solution design across SAP PLM capabilities including recipes specifications change management and compliance.

• Translate business and R&D requirements into robust functional designs fittostandard solutions and configuration approaches.

• Define functional guardrails design standards and scalable templates for global rollout.

SAP PLM Solution Delivery

• Configure and optimise SAP PLM modules such as:

  • Recipe Development

  • Specifications Management

  • Change Records / Product Change Management

• Own functional solution alignment with SAP S/4HANA (Private Cloud RISE) and SAP BTP.

• Partner with technical and integration teams to ensure clean supportable functional designs.

Data Integration & Governance

• Lead functional data modelling and harmonisation across PLM ERP and downstream systems.

• Provide functional leadership for data migration including handson experience with Syniti tool and ensure data quality validation.

• Define functional integration touchpoints with SAP ERP MDG label management innovation CAD and other productrelated systems.

• Ensure compliance with enterprise governance data security masking and audit requirements.

Global Deployment & Stakeholder Collaboration

• Support country and regional deployments including fit/gap localisation testing and golive support.

• Help cPLM Program Delivery Manager in the planning process for country and regional deployments

• Work closely with R&D Regulatory Supply Quality and Digital Core teams across regions.

• Guide system integrators and delivery partners ensuring functional consistency and quality.

• Serve as the bridge between business teams and technical teams ensuring clarity feasibility and alignment throughout the project lifecycle.

• Support testing phases (SIT UAT regression) Test Automation by defining scenarios resolving defects and enabling smooth deployment.

• Contribute to change management training support and Service Introduction activities to ensure successful adoption and transition to steady state operations.

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to streamline processes optimise system performance and enhance user experience.

• Bring forward bestpractice technical approaches suitable for a global Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) environment.

What Can You Expect from Mars

• Work with over 140000 diverse and talented Associates all guided by the Five Principles.

• Join a purpose driven company where were striving to build the world we want tomorrow today.

• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one including access to our in-house Mars University.

• An industry competitive salary and benefits package including company bonus

Salary: $134000 to $168000

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