SAP PLM Consultant

SAP PLM Consultant

Whitehall Resources require a SAP PLM Consultant to work with a key client on an initial 6 month contract.

*This role will be mostly remote, with very occasional EU travel.

SAP PLM Consultant

Role Overview:
The SAP PLM Functional Consultant will play a crucial role in implementing and supporting SAP Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, focusing on Document Management with WWI Reporting. This role requires good understanding of business processes related to documentation in product development (design controls for medical device products) and the ability to translate those requirements into effective SAP PLM configurations and solutions – especially related to reporting using WWI Reports combined with functional document management capabilities. The consultant will work closely with business stakeholders, technical teams, and external vendors to ensure successful project delivery and ongoing system optimization. Typical tasks are: Detailing in Functional Specifications, detailing test and validation scripts, configuration of WWI Reports such as Product Descriptions, Safety Sheets and similar, Specification-driven reports.

Responsibilities:
1. Requirements Gathering and Analysis:
* Conduct workshops and interviews with business users to gather and analyze requirements related to Document Management, Product launch and Product Change Management
* Document business requirements, Creating, detailing functional specifications, and documenting process flows.
* Identify gaps between business needs and standard SAP PLM functionality and propose solutions, in line with defined guidelines for configurability
2. Solution Design and Configuration:
* Design and configure SAP PLM modules to meet business requirements, including:
– Document Management
– Specification Management (e.g., tie document to Material Specifications, Regulatory Compliance).
– Product Change Management (e.g., tie documents to Engineering Change Requests/Orders).
* Develop and maintain configuration documentation.
* Perform unit testing and integration testing of configured solutions.
3. Document Management
* Understand Document Management integrated in SAP PLM (Spec properties).
* Configure and develop relevant document management capabilities, typically edit documents, approval documents (setup of status networks).
* Configure and develop WWI reports, ABAP and standard
4. Product Change Management:
* Implement and integrate Document Management into Product Change Management processes, including the creation and management of Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and Engineering Change Orders (ECOs).
* Configure workflows and approvals for change management processes and integrations with MDG
* Interpretation of FFF requirements
* Ensure proper documentation and tracking of product changes.
5. Testing and Training:
* Develop test plans and test cases for functional and integration testing (P2P and SIT)
* Conduct user acceptance testing (UAT) and resolve identified issues.
* Develop and deliver training materials and conduct end-user training.
6. Support and Maintenance:
* Provide ongoing support for SAP PLM Document Management and the config and maintenance of WWI Reports
* Troubleshoot and resolve system issues and user inquiries.
* Perform system monitoring and performance tuning.
* Apply SAP notes and support packages as needed.
7. Documentation and Communication:
* Create and maintain comprehensive documentation, including functional specifications, configuration guides, and user manuals.
* Communicate effectively with business stakeholders, technical teams, and external vendors.

Required Skills and Experience:
* Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
* Minimum of 5+ years of experience as an SAP PLM Functional Consultant.
* Strong knowledge of SAP PLM modules, including Document Management, Recipe Management, Specification Management, Product Change Management, and Variant Configuration.
* Experience with DMS with SAP PLM.
* Understanding of document management processes – ideally for medical devices
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Experience with SAP S/4HANA PLM is a plus.
* Knowledge of industry best practices for product lifecycle management.
* Experience with regulatory compliance in relevant industries (e.g., food, pharmaceuticals, chemicals).

Key Competencies:
* Business Process Understanding
* Good functional understanding of SAP PLM Configuration – for Document Management and WWI Reports
* Integration understanding (SAP PLM, MDG and 3rd party applications such as RIMS systems)
* Problem-Solving
* Communication
* Teamwork
* Documentation
* Project Management Basics.

All of our opportunities require that applicants are eligible to work in the specified country/location, unless otherwise stated in the job description.

Whitehall Resources are an equal opportunities employer who value a diverse and inclusive working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.