The Work:
The Senior SAP PM & QM Consultant is responsible for leading the design, configuration, and delivery of end-to-end Plant Maintenance and Quality Management processes within SAP S/4HANA. This role serves as a functional lead on large-scale SAP asset management and quality transformation programs, guiding clients through process harmonization, system design, and go-live readiness across maintenance execution, asset lifecycle management, and integrated quality operations - from inspection planning and control through nonconformance management and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities:

Plant Maintenance (PM) Process & Configuration

• Lead design and configuration of core PM processes including Functional Locations, Equipment Master, Maintenance Plans, Task Lists, Notifications, Work Orders, and Maintenance Completion
• Configure preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance scenarios including time-based, performance-based, and condition-based maintenance strategies
• Design and configure maintenance order management including planning, scheduling, execution, and settlement to cost centers or assets
• Lead integration design between PM and MM (material reservations, external service procurement), FI/CO (order settlement, asset accounting), and PP (production equipment maintenance)
• Configure SAP Asset Intelligence Network (AIN) or SAP EAM extensions where in scope
• Support linear asset management, fleet management, or refinery/plant-specific maintenance scenarios as required by client industry
• Advise on the transition from SAP ECC PM to S/4HANA Asset Management (including SAP S/4HANA for EAM)

Quality Management (QM) Process & Configuration

• Lead end-to-end implementation of SAP QM, including: Inspection Planning - inspection types, master inspection characteristics, sampling procedures, and dynamic modification rules, Inspection Lot Processing - goods receipt inspections, in-process inspections, final inspections, and source inspections, Results Recording & Usage Decision - inspection results, defect recording, and stock posting decisions, Quality Notifications - defect management, complaints (customer and vendor), corrective/preventive actions (CAPA), Stability Studies - time-based inspection scheduling for regulated industries, Certificate of Analysis (CoA) - quality certificate generation and distribution, Batch Management - batch classification, batch determination, and shelf-life management integration
• Design QM integration with MM (GR inspection triggers), PP (in-process quality gates), SD (customer complaint handling), and PM (equipment calibration)
• Advise clients on quality planning alignment with ISO 9001, GMP, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, or industry-specific regulatory frameworks where applicable

Program Delivery

• Lead PM and QM workstreams through full SAP Activate lifecycle: Discover, Prepare, Explore, Realize, Deploy, Run
• Facilitate fit-to-standard workshops with Maintenance, Reliability, Quality Assurance, and Operations stakeholders
• Author and maintain key design documents: BBPs, FSDs, configuration workbooks, inspection catalogs, and test scripts
• Support data migration activities for equipment master, functional locations, maintenance plans, and inspection characteristics
• Lead SIT, UAT, and cutover planning for PM and QM scope
• Coordinate with PP, MM, and FI/CO functional teams on cross-workstream integration design and testing

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Engage VP Operations, Maintenance Directors, QA Managers, and Plant Managers as a trusted transformation advisor
• Translate complex SAP configuration options into operationally relevant design decisions
• Manage client sign-off on PM/QM design decisions and track open issues through resolution
• Advise on maintenance operating model changes, reliability strategy alignment, and quality management maturity improvements

Travel may be required for this role. The amount of travel will vary from 0 to 100% depending on business need and client requirements

Here's What You Need:

• Minimum of 7 years of SAP functional experience, including full lifecycle S/4HANA or ECC implementation experience covering Plant Maintenance (PM) and/or Quality Management (QM)
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with SAP PM: functional locations, equipment master, maintenance orders, and preventive maintenance planning
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on configuration experience in SAP QM: inspection planning, inspection lot processing, results recording, and quality notifications
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with PM/QM integration across MM, PP, FI/CO, and SD
• Minimum of 5 years of experience leading fit-to-standard workshops and authoring functional design documents
• Prior experience working for a large Consulting/Advisory firm (Big 4, global SI, or boutique SAP consulting environment)
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent (12 years) work experience (If an, Associate's Degree with 6 years of work experience)

Bonus Points if:

• You have experience with SAP S/4HANA for EAM (Enterprise Asset Management) and Linear Asset Management
• You have experience with regulated industry QM requirements: GMP, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, ISO 9001, or pharma/chemical compliance
• You have experience with SAP Asset Intelligence Network (AIN) or Predictive Maintenance & Service (PdMS)
• You have experience in asset-intensive industries: oil & gas, chemicals, utilities, mining, pharmaceuticals, or discrete manufacturing
• You have experience with SAP S/4HANA Asset Management or QM certification

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below.

We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 09/10/2026.

Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off.

See more information on our benefits here: U.S. Employee Benefits | Accenture

Role Location Annual Salary Range
California $73,800 to $218,800
Cleveland $68,300 to $175,000
Colorado $73,800 to $189,000
District of Columbia $78,500 to $201,300
Illinois $68,300 to $189,000
Maine $62,800 to $161,000
Maryland $73,800 to $189,000
Massachusetts $73,800 to $201,300
Minnesota $73,800 to $189,000
New York $68,300 to $218,800
New Jersey $78,500 to $218,800
Virginia $68,300 to $201,300
Washington $80,200 to $201,300