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PP/DS Solution Architect – S/4HANA
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 1 year (with potential for extension)
Location: Madison, WI
Travel Requirement: Must be onsite with the client every other week, Monday–Thursday
Expenses: Paid
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced PP/DS Solution Architect with deep expertise in SAP S/4HANA Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PP/DS). The ideal candidate will serve as a strategic leader and trusted advisor, driving planning and scheduling initiatives to successful completion while collaborating closely with both the client team functional consultants.
This role requires strong communication, leadership, and facilitation skills, with the ability to lead meetings, guide stakeholders through complex processes, and ensure alignment across teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design and implementation of SAP S/4HANA PP/DS solutions
- Drive workshops, solution discussions, and stakeholder meetings
- Collaborate with client leadership, business users, and client functional consultants to deliver successful outcomes
- Analyze business requirements and translate them into scalable SAP PP/DS solutions
- Provide strategic guidance on production planning and detailed scheduling best practices
- Lead issue resolution, decision-making, and process alignment activities
- Ensure project milestones and deliverables are achieved on time
Required Qualifications
- Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with SAP PP/DS processes in S/4HANA
- Proven experience serving as a Solution Architect on SAP implementations
- Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills
- Demonstrated ability to lead and facilitate meetings with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to drive processes to conclusion
- Ability to work effectively with both technical and business teams
Additional Information
- Background check will be requested for every resource at the time of staffing confirmation
- Background check completion is not required prior to start date
- DPA does not require customization and is covered through standard flow-down documentation attached to contracts