SAP PLM Architect (Lead)

Join Our Team as a Core Product Lifecycle Management (cPLM) Functional Architect

Mars Inc. is embarking on a major transformation of our global Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) capabilities as part of our broader Digital Core initiative. We are implementing SAP PLM as our enterprise-wide solution and seeking a SAP PLM Functional Architect to play a critical role in shaping, designing, and delivering our next-generation corporate PLM platform.

This is a unique opportunity to influence enterprise PLM capabilities in Food & Nutrition Business Segment and to contribute to a strategic programme that will redefine how product innovation and lifecycle processes operate globally.

As our SAP PLM Functional Architect, you will serve as a subject-matter expert responsible for interpreting business needs, shaping solution in PLM, and guiding the end-to-end implementation and optimisation of the SAP PLM solution for Food & Nutrition business segment.

This position is project-based and as a result, has an anticipated program end date of 3 years. As we approach the project end date, we will collaborate with you to explore other employment opportunities within the Mars family of companies. If a suitable alternative role is not available at that time, your employment will end and you may be eligible for a redundancy package in line with Company policies and practices.

We are seeking passionate individuals who are eager to innovate and excel in a collaborative environment.

- Bachelor's degree in IT, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.

- Minimum 10 years' experience in SAP with a strong background in PLM, Digital R&D, or product development systems.

- Hands-on configuration experience with SAP PLM components such as Recipe Development, Specifications Management, and related modules.

- Strong understanding of S/4HANA, SAP BTP, and RISE environments, including cloud-based integration models.

- Strong understanding and hands on experience of Syniti Data Migration Tool

- Strong ability to convert complex business requirements into clear functional architecture and solution designs.

- Deep understanding of PLM processes within CPG, food manufacturing, or process industries.

- Integrating PLM with SAP ERP, MDG, and other product-related systems.

- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

- Able to work in a fast-moving, global, matrixed environment.

- A mindset of innovation, continuous improvement, and technical craftsmanship.

- Act as Functional Design Authority for SAP PLM within the Core PLM programme.

- Lead end-to-end functional architecture and solution design across SAP PLM capabilities including recipes, specifications, change management, and compliance.

- Translate business and R&D requirements into robust functional designs, fit-to-standard solutions, and configuration approaches.

- Define functional guardrails, design standards, and scalable templates for global rollout.

- Own functional solution alignment with SAP S/4HANA (Private Cloud, RISE) and SAP BTP.

- Partner with technical and integration teams to ensure clean, supportable functional designs.

- Lead functional data modelling and harmonisation across PLM, ERP, and downstream systems.

- Provide functional leadership for data migration, including hands-on experience with Syniti tool and ensure data quality validation.

- Define functional integration touchpoints with SAP ERP, MDG, label management, innovation, CAD, and other product-related systems.

- Ensure compliance with enterprise governance, data security, masking, and audit requirements.

- Support country and regional deployments, including fit/gap, localisation, testing, and go-live support.

- Help cPLM Program Delivery Manager in the planning process for country and regional deployments

- Work closely with R&D, Regulatory, Supply, Quality, and Digital Core teams across regions.

- Guide system integrators and delivery partners, ensuring functional consistency and quality.

- Serve as the bridge between business teams and technical teams, ensuring clarity, feasibility, and alignment throughout the project lifecycle.

- Support testing phases (SIT, UAT, regression), Test Automation by defining scenarios, resolving defects, and enabling smooth deployment.

- Contribute to change management, training support, and Service Introduction activities to ensure successful adoption and transition to steady state operations.

- Identify opportunities to streamline processes, optimise system performance, and enhance user experience.

- Bring forward best-practice technical approaches suitable for a global Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) environment.

- Work with over 140,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.

- Join a purpose driven company, where we're striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.

- Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.

- An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus