8-12+ years of experience in SAP Plant Maintenance (PM)
Experience in automotive or manufacturing plant environments
History of plant startup or major implementation projects
Strong knowledge of maintenance operations and MRO processes
Understanding of Project Manufacturing Management & Optimization (PMMO) capabilities
Responsibilities
Lead the configuration and deployment of SAP PM for plant operations
Translate existing templates into plant-specific execution models
Define and implement functional locations and work order processes
Work onsite with maintenance teams to ensure effective system usage
Integrate PM functionalities with spare parts and procurement operations
Support validation of maintenance processes before production starts
Provide hands-on support during the ramp-up phase to troubleshoot issues
Benefits
Hybrid work environment allowing flexibility
Opportunity to work on a greenfield project in the automotive sector
Hands-on role that fosters direct collaboration with teams
Chance to significantly impact plant operations and efficiency
Focus on innovative technologies and cutting-edge processes
Full Job Description
Job Description SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) Lead - Automotive Plant Launch - Hybrid Role Summary
DXC is seeking an experienced SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) Lead to support an automotive organization in the design, deployment, and stabilization of SAP PM capabilities for a greenfield manufacturing plant. This role is hands-on and onsite, working directly with maintenance teams to transition from interim processes (e.g., Excel-based tracking) to a fully integrated SAP PM environment aligned with plant operations.
Key Responsibilities
PM Implementation & Execution
- Lead configuration and deployment of SAP PM for plant operations
- Translate existing templates into plant-specific execution models
- Define and implement functional locations, equipment master data, maintenance plans, and work order processes
Shop Floor Enablement
- Work onsite with maintenance teams to guide system usage and validate workflows
- Replace manual processes with SAP-based execution
Integration with Operations
- Align PM with spare parts, procurement, and warehouse operations
- Support integration with external MRO systems
Validation & Readiness
- Support pre-production validation of maintenance processes
- Ensure PM supports commissioning and ramp-up
Hypercare Support
- Provide hands-on support during ramp-up (3-6 months)
- Troubleshoot issues impacting uptime and maintenance execution
Required Experience
- 8-12+ years SAP Plant Maintenance experience
- Automotive or manufacturing plant experience
- Experience with plant startup or major rollout
- Strong knowledge of maintenance operations and MRO processes
PMMO is an SAP capability used primarily in project-based manufacturing environments (A&D, industrial manufacturing, engineer-to-order).
What PMMO helps companies: • Track material and cost flow at the project level • Manage WIP (Work in Progress) tied to specific projects • Enable project-level inventory visibility • Support complex fulfillment scenarios (make-to-project, engineer-to-order)
