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SAP EHS Architect

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Job Summary

Serve as a functional architect specializing in SAP PLM designing robust enterprise product lifecycle solutions that align with complex business processes for a global organization. Apply extensive experience to optimize product data governance change management and compliance workflows while collaborating across hybrid teams. Contribute to measurable operational efficiency and innovation outcomes.


Responsibilities

  • Design SAP PLM functional architectures that align enterprise product lifecycle processes with system capabilities ensuring scalable and maintainable solutions that support strategic business goals in a hybrid working model.
  • Translate complex product development and engineering requirements into detailed SAP PLM functional specifications enabling configuration and development teams to build reliable and high performing solutions.
  • Collaborate with cross functional stakeholders from engineering manufacturing quality and supply chain to harmonize PLM processes and standardize data models that improve product traceability and consistency.
  • Configure SAP PLM modules for product structures document management and engineering change management to streamline lifecycle stages from concept through retirement while maintaining regulatory compliance.
  • Define and optimize workflows for change control approvals and release processes in SAP PLM so that product updates move efficiently through review cycles with clear accountability and auditability.
  • Guide impact analysis and solution design for SAP PLM enhancements and integrations ensuring that changes support upstream and downstream systems without disrupting core operations.
  • Develop functional test strategies test cases and acceptance criteria for SAP PLM features validating that implemented solutions meet business requirements and performance expectations.
  • Conduct detailed system and process assessments of existing PLM landscapes identifying gaps risks and improvement opportunities that drive better product quality and faster time to market.
  • Provide expert level support for critical SAP PLM incidents and defects analyzing root causes and recommending sustainable corrective actions that improve system stability and user confidence.
  • Prepare and deliver training materials user guides and knowledge transfer sessions that help business and technical teams adopt SAP PLM capabilities effectively and consistently.
  • Partner with analytics teams to define data structures and reporting needs related to product lifecycle metrics so that decision makers gain clear insight into portfolio health and process efficiency.
  • Work closely with program management stakeholders to align SAP PLM solution roadmaps with broader transformation initiatives ensuring that milestones dependencies and risks are understood and managed.
  • Advise on SAP PLM governance practices including data ownership change policies and authorization models to protect sensitive information while enabling efficient collaboration.
  • Drive continuous improvement of PLM processes by evaluating user feedback industry trends and new SAP features turning insights into prioritized enhancements that deliver business value.
  • Coordinate with integration specialists to ensure reliable data exchange between SAP PLM and other enterprise platforms such as ERP manufacturing and quality systems without compromising data integrity.
  • Document end to end solution designs configuration decisions and functional dependencies in a clear and structured manner to support maintainability auditing and future enhancements.


Qualifications

  • Offer twelve to fourteen years of progressive experience in enterprise applications with significant focus on SAP PLM functional design configuration and end to end solution delivery.
  • Demonstrate deep practical knowledge of core SAP PLM capabilities including product structures document management classification and engineering change management in complex organizational environments.
  • Apply solid understanding of program management practices to coordinate PLM related initiatives manage stakeholder expectations and support delivery of large transformation programs.
  • Leverage familiarity with analytics concepts to help define meaningful lifecycle metrics reporting requirements and data models that support informed strategic and operational decisions.
  • Operate effectively in a hybrid work model by using collaboration tools and structured communication practices to keep distributed teams aligned and productive.
  • Communicate clearly with business and technical audiences through well structured workshops documentation and presentations that make complex SAP PLM topics accessible and actionable.
  • Adapt quickly to new SAP features and industry regulations related to product lifecycle and compliance maintaining skills through continuous learning and relevant professional development.

About Cognizant: 
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.

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