SAP Functional Solution Architect

About GlobalFoundries:

GlobalFoundries is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing a unique combination of design, development, and fabrication services to some of the world’s most inspired technology companies. With a global manufacturing footprint spanning three continents, GlobalFoundries makes possible the technologies and systems that transform industries and give customers the power to shape their markets. 

About Program Phoenix:

Program Phoenix is a multi-year initiative that has been established to create a real-time enterprise built on a common data model, global processes, and seamless data flow, enabling operational efficiency and scalability. The Program will involve a green field implementation of S/4 HANA, PLM Team Center and CRM MS-Dynamics across five releases.

Position Title:  SAP Functional Solution Architect - Mfg SAP QM Consultant

Work Area:  Solution Delivery

Summary of Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced SAP QM (Quality Management) and PP (Production Planning) architectto lead and contribute to the Quality Stream of an end-to-end greenfield S4 HANA Implementation.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Lead the effort to design,build, configure applications and integrationof systems acting as a primary point of contact for the Quality team and related SAP QM/PP modules.

• Review the functional specifications, data conversion, integration specifications related to the Quality/Production processes.

• Design the Quality enterprise structure and related master data objects such as the plant and material master.

• Provide thought Leadership, SAP Best Practices and Subject Matter Expertise in the QM & PP areas. 

• Provide direction on the resolution of issues in design ofQM/PP E2E processes or technical integration.

• Guide the project team during all phases of the implementation to ensure successful go-live and upskilling of the GFIT Solution delivery team.

• Collaborate with enterprise architecture, software partners and business teams to develop the QM/PP Roadmap during implementation and post go-live.

• Contribute to the architecture, enhancements, upgrades, maintenance of the QM/PP related systems post go-live.

• Leverage prior experience to actively identify and address risks, issues in the SAP Solution Architecture.

• Mentor, develop and empower the Quality team focused on the SAP QM and PP modules.

Other Responsibilities:

Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.

Required Qualifications:

• Overall experience of 7-10 years and Lead Solution Architect in QM/PProle for at least 3-4 full life-cycle SAP S4 implementations in an MNC including all phases (blueprint, configuration, training, cut-over and post go-live support).

• In depth knowledge of SAP S/4 HANAmodules Quality Management (QM) and Production Planning (PP) including configuration, customization, and integration.

• Must have strong knowledge onSAP QM related processes and functionality including the QM master data, quality planning, quality inspection, and results recording. Exposure to the typical QM capabilities such as Defects and Partner determination, Sampling, inspection characteristics, QM Codes/groups, classification, etc is a must.

• Must have experience in End-to-End Quality management in SAP QMS including FMEA, Audit, CAPA, Control plans etc.

• Strong knowledge on the extended QM processes upstream to vendor quality management (including through ARIBA) to the downstream customer quality management are desired.

• Must have thorough knowledge on Production execution related processes and functionality including PP master data, long and short-term planning, demand Management, MRP, shop floor control with the additional knowledge of special process such as subcontracting, external manufacturing, engineering change management, batch/lot management and make to order scenarios.

• Good knowledge on the Direct and Indirect Procurement processes, Inventory Management and integration to other processes and modules (such as finance and costing integration) is desired.

• Some experience in defining processes and solution to integrate with upstream and downstream external manufacturing partners.

• Implementation experience in the Hi-Tech / Semiconductor or discrete Manufacturingwould be an added advantage.

• Design, implementation experience in oneor more of the following areasSAP Ariba, SAP MDG, SAP Signavio, and SAP Plant Maintenance would be advantageous.

• Demonstrate leadership in generalability to identify priorities, ability to lead complex topics on a global basis and convince others.

• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills, ability to engage and work in a global team across multiple time zones.

• Experience in working with Agile or similar project management methodologies.

• Flexible to work across global time zones with onshore and offshore internal and partner teams.

• Must be willing to relocate to Austin, TX.