SAP Principal Functional and Solution Consultant - Enterprise Asset Management

• Design SAP S/4 MRO solutions covering planning, work order management, maintenance execution, materials management, quality, and cost tracking.

• Ensure proper Integration of MRO processes with SAP PP, MM, QM, EWM, PS, PLM, and Finance/Controlling resulting in end to end integrated process design.

• Provide workarounds/solutions for the process gaps in SAP S/4 and review Functional Specifications for the process gaps, if any.

• Ensure compliance with defence regulatory frameworks (e.g., ITAR, NATO codification, export control, FAR/DFARS where applicable).

• Industry Expertise

• Apply deep domain knowledge in aerospace & defence sustainment models (Depot-level maintenance, Line maintenance, Overhaul & Refurbishment).

• Map defence manufacturing practices such as serialised equipment, configuration control, fleet maintenance, service contracts, and warranty management to SAP S/4 functionality.

• Support integration with defence logistics systems, engineering systems (CAD/PLM), and third-party MRO tools.

2. Leadership

• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders (program leads, defence compliance officers, operations leadership).

• Provide guidance to functional and technical consultants during solution build and testing.

• Build and Mentor SAP S/4 MRO Practitioners

3. Other Key activities

• Conduct training sessions for end users and key stakeholders on SAP MRO functionalities.

• Provide ongoing support and troubleshooting for SAP MRO systems and processes.

• Oversee data migration and cleansing processes to ensure accurate master data for equipment, spare parts, and maintenance plans.

• Develop custom reports and dashboards to provide insights into KPIs related to MRO Processes

Your role and responsibilities

The SAP Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) Solution Consultant is a senior expert responsible for designing, optimizing, and implementing comprehensive solutions for managing an organization's physical assets throughout their entire lifecycle. This role primarily leverages SAP's EAM portfolio, including SAP S/4HANA (Plant Maintenance - PM, Customer Service - CS, Project Systems - PS relevant to EAM), SAP Asset Manager, SAP Predictive Maintenance & Service, and other relevant SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) services for asset intelligence. The architect will serve as a strategic advisor to operations and asset management leadership, translating complex asset-related challenges into efficient, integrated, and sustainable SAP solutions that drive improved asset performance, reduced downtime, optimized maintenance costs, and enhanced regulatory compliance.

Required education

Bachelor's Degree

Preferred education

Master's Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

• • Experience:
    • [12-15]+ years of progressive experience in SAP consulting and implementation, with a dedicated focus on Enterprise Asset Management solutions.
    • [5-7]+ years in a lead architect or solution architect role specializing in SAP EAM.
    • Proven experience leading multiple full lifecycle SAP S/4HANA Plant Maintenance (PM) implementations.
    • Extensive experience with various SAP EAM solutions, including:
      • SAP S/4HANA EAM (Plant Maintenance - PM): Functional Locations, Equipment, Notifications, Work Orders, Maintenance Plans, Measurement Documents, Catalogs.
      • SAP Asset Manager: Mobile EAM solutions.
      • SAP Predictive Maintenance & Service (PdMS) / SAP Asset Intelligence Network (AIN): Experience with IoT integration and analytics for assets.
      • Integration with SAP PS (Project Systems) for capital projects, SAP MM (Materials Management) for spare parts, and SAP FICO (Financial Controlling) for asset accounting.
      • Experience with Linear Asset Management (LAM) or Geographical Information Systems (GIS) integration is a significant plus.
  • Technical Skills:
    • Deep functional and technical understanding of SAP S/4HANA Plant Maintenance (PM) module.
    • Proficiency in configuring and integrating SAP Asset Manager and other EAM cloud solutions.
    • Strong understanding of integration technologies (SAP BTP - Integration Suite/CPI, PI/PO, API Management) for connecting SAP S/4HANA EAM with external systems, IoT platforms, and mobile solutions.
    • Experience with master data management strategies for assets (e.g., Equipment Master, Functional Location Master, BOMs).
    • Familiarity with analytics and reporting tools relevant to EAM (e.g., SAP Analytics Cloud, embedded analytics in S/4HANA) for asset performance insights.
  • Certifications & Methodologies:
    • Relevant SAP certifications in S/4HANA Plant Maintenance (PM) or other EAM-related modules.
    • Project management certifications (PMP, Agile Scrum Master) are a plus.
    • Enterprise Architecture certifications (e.g., TOGAF) desirable.
    • Proficiency in Agile and SAP Activate methodologies.
  • Soft Skills:
    • Exceptional analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving skills to address complex asset management challenges.
    • Superior communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively with all levels of stakeholders.
    • Strong leadership capabilities with a proven ability to guide and mentor technical and functional teams.
    • Excellent business acumen and a strong understanding of end-to-end asset lifecycle processes across various asset intensive industries (e.g., Utilities, Oil & Gas, Manufacturing, Public Sector).

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Client-provided location(s): Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Job ID: IBM-59784

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-09-26T18:48:48