Chief Manager - Engineering

We are seeking a skilled and knowledgeable individual to join our team as the S4 HANA Plant Maintenance Chief Manager. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of plant maintenance within our organization, utilizing the S4 HANA platform to streamline processes and increase efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) module, engineering principles, and pharmaceutical manufacturing processes. The SAP Plant Maintenance Engineering Super User will be responsible for driving plant maintenance excellence, optimizing SAP systems, and ensuring alignment with engineering principles.

Site Leadership Team, Global Engineering Head, Corporate Functions

Key Stakeholders: External

Design consultants , Vendors

Role directly reports to Sr. VP- Global Engineering &Project

10+ years of experience in SAP /S4 HANA Plant Maintenance module in the Pharma industry.

• Strong leadership and communication skills.


• Ability to analyze data and make informed decisions.


• Knowledge of predictive maintenance techniques and tools.


• Understanding of safety regulations and best practices in plant maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for SAP-related maintenance engineering initiatives within the CDMO pharmaceutical business context.


• Lead or assist in the implementation, configuration, and continuous improvement of SAP PM module to support maintenance engineering goals and enhance equipment reliability.


• Maintain skills in SAP S4 HANA plant Maintenance applications process - work order, Inventory, Asset , PM /SM and calibration management with design and configuration; SAP application design, development, integration, testing and deployment; and SAP application technical .


• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including maintenance, engineering, production, and IT to gather requirements, define processes, and customize SAP solutions to align with CDMO pharmaceutical maintenance engineering needs.


• Identify opportunities for process optimization, automation, and standardization within SAP systems to drive maintenance excellence and improve equipment performance.


• Provide end-user training and support on SAP systems and maintenance engineering best practices, ensuring effective adoption and utilization across the organization.


• Collaborate with IT and external consultants to resolve technical issues, implement system enhancements, and ensure the smooth operation of SAP system.


• Utilize data analytics and predictive maintenance tools to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime.


• Experience in managing program finances independently & sets priorities to deliver to plans/budget and resolve day-to-day program.