Sap Plm

Sap Plm

Posted 1 day ago by AllianceIT Inc

Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
Greater London, England, United Kingdom

Summary: Mars Snacking is looking for an experienced Project Manager / Agile Scrum Master specializing in SAP PLM Recipe Management to lead global initiatives within the Snacking portfolio. The role involves driving Agile execution, coordinating cross-functional teams, and ensuring successful implementation of SAP PLM capabilities. The ideal candidate should possess a strong blend of Agile leadership, SAP PLM expertise, and stakeholder management experience in complex environments, particularly in CPG or regulated industries.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Serve as Agile Scrum Master and Project Manager for SAP PLM initiatives, focusing on Recipe Management.
  • Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, backlog grooming, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
  • Drive adherence to Agile and Scrum best practices while adapting delivery models to fit enterprise SAP programs.
  • Manage scope, timeline, dependencies, risks, and delivery milestones across multiple workstreams.
  • Lead SAP PLM Recipe Management projects, including formulation, ingredient management, specifications, compliance, and change control.
  • Partner with business stakeholders (R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Manufacturing, Supply Chain) to translate requirements into executable backlogs.
  • Coordinate closely with SAP functional consultants, technical teams, and integration partners.
  • Ensure alignment with Mars global PLM standards, governance, and data models.
  • Act as a primary interface between business teams, IT, and system integrators.
  • Manage relationships with external partners and system integrators supporting SAP PLM delivery.
  • Provide clear communication, status reporting, and executive-level updates.
  • Ensure delivery aligns with Mars’ project governance, quality standards, and compliance requirements.
  • Proactively identify opportunities to improve Agile maturity, delivery efficiency, and team performance.
  • Support change management, user adoption, and transition to support teams post go-live.

Key Skills:

  • Proven experience as a Project Manager and/or Agile Scrum Master on SAP programs.
  • Hands-on experience with SAP PLM, specifically Recipe Management (required).
  • Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies in enterprise environments.
  • Experience working in CPG, food & beverage, life sciences, or regulated manufacturing preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage complex, cross-functional global teams.
  • Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Scrum Master certification (CSM, SAFe, or equivalent) preferred.
  • SAP PLM or S/4HANA-related project experience preferred.
  • Experience supporting global or regional rollouts preferred.
  • Familiarity with regulatory and compliance considerations in food manufacturing preferred.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Greater London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

Job Title: Project Manager / Agile Scrum Master – SAP PLM (Recipe Management) London, United Kingdom (Hybrid / On-site as required)

Role Overview

Mars Snacking is seeking an experienced Project Manager / Agile Scrum Master with deep expertise in SAP PLM Recipe Management to support and lead global SAP initiatives across the Snacking portfolio. This role will serve as a key delivery leader, responsible for driving Agile execution, coordinating cross-functional teams, and ensuring successful implementation of SAP PLM capabilities aligned with Mars’ business and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate brings a strong blend of Agile delivery leadership , SAP PLM functional understanding , and stakeholder management within complex, enterprise-scale environments—preferably in CPG, food manufacturing, or regulated industries.

Key Responsibilities

  • Project & Agile Delivery
  • Serve as Agile Scrum Master and Project Manager for SAP PLM initiatives, with a primary focus on Recipe Management
  • Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, backlog grooming, sprint reviews, and retrospectives
  • Drive adherence to Agile and Scrum best practices while adapting delivery models to fit enterprise SAP programs
  • Manage scope, timeline, dependencies, risks, and delivery milestones across multiple workstreams
  • SAP PLM & Functional Leadership
  • Lead SAP PLM Recipe Management projects, including formulation, ingredient management, specifications, compliance, and change control
  • Partner with business stakeholders (R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Manufacturing, Supply Chain) to translate requirements into executable backlogs
  • Coordinate closely with SAP functional consultants, technical teams, and integration partners
  • Ensure alignment with Mars global PLM standards, governance, and data models
  • Stakeholder & Vendor Management
  • Act as a primary interface between business teams, IT, and system integrators
  • Manage relationships with external partners and system integrators supporting SAP PLM delivery
  • Provide clear communication, status reporting, and executive-level updates
  • Governance & Continuous Improvement
  • Ensure delivery aligns with Mars’ project governance, quality standards, and compliance requirements
  • Proactively identify opportunities to improve Agile maturity, delivery efficiency, and team performance
  • Support change management, user adoption, and transition to support teams post go-live

Required Qualifications

  • Proven experience as a Project Manager and/or Agile Scrum Master on SAP programs
  • Hands-on experience with SAP PLM , specifically Recipe Management (required)
  • Strong understanding of Agile / Scrum methodologies in enterprise environments
  • Experience working in CPG, food & beverage, life sciences, or regulated manufacturing preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to manage complex, cross-functional global teams
  • Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • Scrum Master certification (CSM, SAFe, or equivalent)
  • SAP PLM or S/4HANA-related project experience
  • Experience supporting global or regional rollouts
  • Familiarity with regulatory and compliance considerations in food manufacturing