SAP Principal Functional and Solution Consultant - Manufacturing

We are seeking an experienced SAP S/4HANA Consultant with specialized expertise in defence manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in implementing and optimizing SAP S/4HANA functionalities to support core manufacturing, including compliance requirements unique to the defence industry. This role requires deep process knowledge across Engineer-to-Order (ETO), Make-to-Stock (MTS), Make-to-Order (MTO) scenarios, with strong integration skills across SAP modules.

The SAP Manufacturing Consultant is a senior expert responsible for designing, optimizing, and implementing robust and innovative solutions across the entire manufacturing lifecycle. This role focuses on leveraging SAP's comprehensive Manufacturing portfolio, including SAP S/4HANA (PP, QM), SAP Digital Manufacturing (DM) / Manufacturing Execution (ME) / Manufacturing Integration and Intelligence (MII), and other relevant SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) services. The architect will serve as a strategic advisor to business leaders, translating complex manufacturing challenges into efficient, integrated, and sustainable SAP solutions that drive operational excellence, production efficiency, quality control, and asset management.

Requirements

• 12-15+ years of progressive experience in SAP consulting and implementation, specifically focusing on Manufacturing solutions.
• 5-7+ years in a lead architect or solution architect role specializing in SAP Manufacturing.
• Proven experience leading multiple full lifecycle SAP S/4HANA Manufacturing implementations and/or SAP Digital Manufacturing Suite deployments.
• Deep functional and technical understanding of SAP S/4HANA Manufacturing modules.
• Relevant SAP certifications in S/4HANA Manufacturing or SAP Digital Manufacturing.

Other Details

• Employment Type: Regular
• Position Type: Professional
• Travel Required: Up to 60% or 3 days a week (home on weekends - based on project requirements)
• Shift: General (daytime)
• Location: RIYADH, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• Work Arrangement: Hybrid
• Company: (1036) IBM Middle East FZ-LLC Saudi Arabia Branch