Tata Consultancy Services

Manufacturing Portfolio Lead - Application Management Services (AMS)

Tata Consultancy Services • $120K — $150K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in application management and support within a manufacturing environment.
  • Strong knowledge of SAP ERP/ECC and MES systems including Apriso and Datasweep.
  • Experience with CAD/PLM tools such as Siemens Teamcenter and Solidworks.
  • Proficient in quality management systems and regulatory compliance, including ISO 13485.
  • Leadership experience managing cross-functional teams and application portfolios.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee AMS delivery for manufacturing applications, ensuring adherence to SLA/KPI standards.
  • Manage incident, problem, and change management for SAP ERP and shop-floor systems.
  • Deliver and integrate CAD/PLM tools with ERP and shop-floor systems effectively.
  • Support regulated manufacturing quality and metrology systems like ZEISS Calypso CMM.
  • Drive continuous service improvement using automation and AIOps for efficient problem management.
  • Lead a team of application managers, focusing on skill development and capacity planning.
  • Serve as the primary contact for delivery escalations with IT and manufacturing stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Discretionary annual incentives to reward performance.
  • Comprehensive medical coverage including dental, vision, and disability insurance.
  • Family support benefits including parental leave policies.
  • Convenience benefits such as commuter stipends and training reimbursements.
  • Generous time off including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
  • Legal assistance, financial planning options, and 401(k) retirement savings.
Full Job Description
Must Have Technical/Functional Skills
• Own end-to-end AMS delivery across the manufacturing application lifecycle, ensuring SLA/KPI adherence across L1, L2, and L3 support tiers.
• Manage portfolio health across SAP ERP/ECC (O2C, R2R, P2P, PP/QM) and shop-floor/MES systems Apriso, Datasweep, Wonderware, and OwiWeb including incident, problem, and change management.
• Own delivery for CAD/PLM and engineering tooling Siemens Teamcenter PLM, Solidworks, Altium Designer, PADS, and EPLAN Harness covering product data, engineering change, and integration touchpoints with ERP and shop-floor systems.
• Support quality and metrology systems central to regulated manufacturing ZEISS Calypso CMM, ABERLINK, ETQ (QMS), and electronic Device History Record (eDHR) platforms.
• Oversee environmental monitoring systems (Vaisala ViewLinc, Hanwell EMS) supporting sterile/controlled manufacturing environments.
• Drive continuous service improvement through automation, AIOps-led monitoring, and proactive problem management to reduce incident volume and recurring issues, using ServiceNow ITSM as the system of record.
• Lead a team of application managers and functional/technical SMEs aligned to each stage of the lifecycle (ERP, MES, CAD/PLM, quality); manage staffing, capacity planning, and skill development across the portfolio.
• Serve as the primary delivery escalation point for the manufacturing business and IT stakeholders; run governance cadences (service reviews, steering committees, CAB).
• Own portfolio-level reporting: SLA/KPI dashboards, root cause trends, ticket volume analysis, and productivity/cost metrics for leadership and client review.
• Partner with transition and knowledge management teams during onboarding of new applications, scope changes, or portfolio expansions.
• Identify and lead value-add initiatives automation, self-healing, knowledge base maturity that improve efficiency and reduce total cost of ownership.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory and quality frameworks applicable to the manufacturing/medtech environment (e.g., 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485, change control, audit readiness).

Roles & Responsibilities
• Own end-to-end AMS delivery across the manufacturing application lifecycle, ensuring SLA/KPI adherence across L1, L2, and L3 support tiers.
• Manage portfolio health across SAP ERP/ECC (O2C, R2R, P2P, PP/QM) and shop-floor/MES systems Apriso, Datasweep, Wonderware, and OwiWeb including incident, problem, and change management.
• Own delivery for CAD/PLM and engineering tooling Siemens Teamcenter PLM, Solidworks, Altium Designer, PADS, and EPLAN Harness covering product data, engineering change, and integration touchpoints with ERP and shop-floor systems.
• Support quality and metrology systems central to regulated manufacturing ZEISS Calypso CMM, ABERLINK, ETQ (QMS), and electronic Device History Record (eDHR) platforms.
• Oversee environmental monitoring systems (Vaisala ViewLinc, Hanwell EMS) supporting sterile/controlled manufacturing environments.
• Drive continuous service improvement through automation, AIOps-led monitoring, and proactive problem management to reduce incident volume and recurring issues, using ServiceNow ITSM as the system of record.
• Lead a team of application managers and functional/technical SMEs aligned to each stage of the lifecycle (ERP, MES, CAD/PLM, quality); manage staffing, capacity planning, and skill development across the portfolio.
• Serve as the primary delivery escalation point for the manufacturing business and IT stakeholders; run governance cadences (service reviews, steering committees, CAB).
• Own portfolio-level reporting: SLA/KPI dashboards, root cause trends, ticket volume analysis, and productivity/cost metrics for leadership and client review.
• Partner with transition and knowledge management teams during onboarding of new applications, scope changes, or portfolio expansions.
• Identify and lead value-add initiatives automation, self-healing, knowledge base maturity that improve efficiency and reduce total cost of ownership.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory and quality frameworks applicable to the manufacturing/medtech environment (e.g., 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485, change control, audit readiness).

Salary Range: $120,000 - $150,000 per year

TCS Employee Benefits Summary:

Discretionary Annual Incentive.

Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans.

Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves.

Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection.

Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement.

Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays.

Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing.

About Tata Consultancy Services

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is an Indian multinational information technology (IT) services and consulting company, headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. It is a subsidiary of Tata Group and operates in 149 locations across 46 countries. TCS is the largest Indian company by market capitalization and is ranked 11th on the Forbes Global 2000 list of the world's biggest public companies. TCS is also the second-largest IT services company in the world by revenue and the largest employer of women in India. The company provides services in areas including IT, consulting, and business solutions.
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