SAP PLM Technical Lead
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SAP PLM Technical Lead
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 enterprise‑wide solution and seeking a SAP PLM Technical Lead to play a critical role in shaping, designing, and delivering our next‑generation 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.
About the Role
As our SAP PLM Technical Lead, you will serve as a subject‑matter expert responsible for interpreting business needs, shaping technical architecture, and guiding the end‑to‑end 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 a suitable 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.
Responsibilities
- Lead Technical Delivery for SAP PLM Program for Food & Nutrition Business Segment
- Analyse, document, and validate PLM business requirements, translating them into clear technical specifications.
- Lead the technical design of SAP PLM solutions, ensuring alignment with SAP best practices and enterprise architecture standards.
- Oversee system configuration, integrations, enhancements, and extensions across SAP PLM, S/4HANA, MDG, BTP, CAD integrations, and supporting applications.
- Act as the technical authority for PLM development, guiding system integrators and internal Digital technology and business teams.
- Drive technical backlog prioritisation and ensure high‑quality delivery across pilot, regional deployment /releases.
- Support end-to-end solution design and implementation, ensuring alignment between business needs and PLM system capabilities while optimizing system configurations and integrations.
- Work along with business and PLM program leadership to finalize and support the deployment plan of PLM solution in Food & Nutrition Business segment.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in IT, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in SAP technical roles, with a strong background in PLM, Digital R&D, or product development systems.
- Hands‑on experience with SAP PLM components such as Engineering Records, ECTR, Recipe Development, Specifications Management, and related modules.
- Strong understanding of S/4HANA, SAP BTP, and RISE environments, including cloud‑based integration models.
- Strong understanding of Syniti Data Migration Tool.
- Experience integrating PLM with CAD, ERP, MDG, and other product‑related systems.
Required Skills
- Ability to convert business requirements into robust technical architecture and designs.
- Skilled in data modelling, workflows, APIs, and middleware integration approaches.
- Good knowledge of PLM processes within Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), food manufacturing, or similar process industries.
Preferred Skills
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
- Able to work in a fast‑moving, global, matrixed environment.
- A mindset of innovation, continuous improvement, and technical craftsmanship.
What Can You Expect from Mars?
- Work with over 140,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
- Join a purpose driven company, where we’re 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