Ernst & Young

SAP - Product Lifecycle Management - PLM - Senior - Consulting - Location OPEN

Ernst & Young • $102K — $187K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required, preferably in a related field.
  • 2-4 years of functional experience in SAP PLM or related SAP modules.
  • At least 2 years of experience with SAP S/4HANA and ERP solutions, especially in PLM.
  • Hands-on experience with requirements gathering, solution design, and testing.
  • Strong communication and client-service skills are essential.

Responsibilities

  • Gather and analyze business requirements to design SAP S/4HANA PLM solutions.
  • Lead workshops and design sessions, documenting processes and requirements.
  • Configure and support various SAP PLM features like DMS and BOMs.
  • Support data integration between SAP S/4HANA and PTC Windchill.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define process requirements and data flows.
  • Prepare functional specifications and assist technical teams with enhancements.
  • Develop and execute testing strategies for different testing phases.

Benefits

  • Medical and dental coverage for employees and dependents.
  • Pension and 401(k) plans for retirement savings.
  • Wide range of paid time off options for work-life balance.
Full Job Description
Location: Anywhere in Country

The opportunity

We are seeking an SAP Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Senior Consultant/Senior Technology Analyst to join our Core Supply Chain team. In this role, you will support the design and delivery of SAP PLM solutions, working with client stakeholders and cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into practical, scalable solutions.

As a Senior Technology Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between business needs and technical solutions. You will interact with business stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements, ensuring that newly implemented technology solutions meet their needs. Your collaboration with technical teams will be essential in designing and delivering effective system architecture solutions.

Your key responsibilities

In this role, you will spend your time engaging with clients and internal teams to ensure successful project delivery. You will face challenges that require analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, providing you with opportunities to learn and grow in a dynamic environment. This position will require regular travel to meet with clients, allowing you to build relationships and understand their needs better. Key responsibilities include:

  • Gather and analyze business requirements and translate them into functional designs for SAP S/4HANA PLM solutions.
  • Support or lead defined PLM workstreams, workshops, and design sessions, documenting current-state processes, future-state requirements, decisions, and action items.
  • Configure and support SAP PLM capabilities, including Document Management System (DMS), bills of materials, classification, material and product master data, product structures, specifications, and Engineering Change Management (ECM).
  • Support integrations between SAP S/4HANA and PTC Windchill, including data mapping, validation rules, error handling, reconciliation, testing, and issue resolution for materials, BOMs, documents, revisions, release statuses, and engineering changes.
  • Work with engineering, manufacturing, master data, integration, quality, security, and other teams to align process requirements, system ownership, and end-to-end data flows.
  • Prepare functional specifications and collaborate with technical teams on configurations, enhancements, interfaces, and reports.
  • Develop and execute test scenarios for unit, system integration, regression, and user acceptance testing; document defects and support timely resolution.
  • Assist with data validation, cutover activities, deployment readiness, production support, and post-go-live stabilization.
  • Maintain clear project documentation, including process flows, functional designs, configuration records, test evidence, training materials, and support procedures.
  • Track workstream deliverables, risks, dependencies, and issues; provide status updates and escalate decisions as appropriate.
  • Support stakeholder readiness and user adoption through demonstrations, knowledge transfer, training, and ongoing collaboration.
  • Share knowledge and provide guidance to junior team members, where appropriate.
  • Stay current on SAP PLM capabilities and recommend practical improvements that support product quality, compliance, traceability, engineering productivity, and time to market.


Skills and attributes for successTo thrive in this role, you will need a blend of technical and interpersonal skills. Your ability to build relationships and communicate effectively will be crucial in delivering exceptional client service.

  • Strong functional understanding of SAP PLM and its integration with manufacturing and supply chain processes.
  • Ability to analyze business requirements and translate them into clear functional and technical documentation.
  • Experience supporting SAP configuration, integrations, testing, data validation, cutover, and production stabilization.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills.
  • Effective written, verbal, presentation, facilitation, and client-service skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively across business and technical teams while managing priorities and deadlines.
  • Willingness to learn, adapt, and contribute in a fast-paced consulting environment.


To qualify for the role, you must have:
  • A bachelor's degree (4-year degree).
  • Typically, no less than 2 - 4 years of related functional experience, including exposure to the SAP Production Planning (PP) module.
  • At least 2 years of experience with SAP Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and/or SAP S/4 HANA, particularly SAP Product Lifecycle Management.
  • Experience supporting an SAP project or defined workstream in a manufacturing, engineering, or supply chain environment.
  • Hands-on experience with requirements gathering, solution design, configuration support, testing, documentation, data validation, or deployment activities.
  • Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, client-service, and technical-writing skills.
  • A flexibility and willingness to travel to meet client needs; travel is estimated at 40-60%.


Ideally, you'll also have:
  • Consulting experience supporting SAP transformation programs.
  • SAP certification in SAP Product Lifecycle Management, SAP Enterprise Product Development, or a related SAP solution.
  • Experience with SAP PLM capabilities such as DMS, ECM, Classification, BOM management, variant configuration, product structures, product data governance, Specification Management, Recipe Development, or Product Compliance.
  • Experience integrating SAP PLM processes with engineering, manufacturing, quality management, procurement, supply chain, and external product development systems.
  • Experience integrating SAP PLM with PTC Windchill or other product development and engineering systems.
  • Experience supporting full-cycle SAP PLM or related product development implementations in SAP S/4HANA environments.
  • Understanding PLM integration with engineering, manufacturing, quality management, procurement, and supply chain processes.
  • Experience facilitating workshops, coordinating cross-functional deliverables, mentoring junior team members, or leading a defined project workstream.


What we look forWe seek individuals who are not only technically proficient but also possess the qualities of a leader. Top performers are proactive, adaptable, and committed to continuous improvement. They thrive in collaborative environments and are passionate about delivering exceptional results for clients.

What we offer you
  • The salary range for this job is:
    • New York City, Boston, and Washington DC Metro Areas, Washington State, and Southern California offices - $122,900, to $204,900
    • Bay Area California offices - $128,100 to $213,400
    • All other offices locations in the US, including Sacramento - $102,500 to $187,900
  • Individual salaries within these ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.


Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.
  • To make the most of your application experience, please limit yourself to two applications within a six-month period.
  • EY accepts applications for this position on an on-going basis.
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  • At EY, our values set the foundation for how we work and the behaviors we expect of our people. Any misrepresentation or falsification of information or lack of integrity at any point in the recruiting process may result in withdrawal of your candidacy, revocation of an offer or immediate termination of employment.

About Ernst & Young

Ernst & Young (EY) is a multinational professional services firm that provides audit, tax, consulting, and advisory services to clients in a wide range of industries. The firm was founded in 1989 through the merger of Ernst & Whinney and Arthur Young & Co., and has since grown to become one of the largest professional services firms in the world. EY is committed to building a better working world by helping its clients solve their toughest challenges, and by creating a positive impact on the communities it serves.
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