Solution Architect
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced SAP EAM Functional Lead to join our Aerospace & Defense (A&D) consulting practice. This senior-level role is responsible for leading end-to-end SAP Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) implementations, with a specific focus on the unique operational, compliance, and sustainment requirements of the A&D industry. The successful candidate will serve as the primary EAM subject matter expert, driving solution design, team leadership, and client engagement across complex, multi-disciplinary programs.
Key Responsibilities: Solution Design & Workshop Facilitation
Plan and execute SAP Plant Maintenance / EAM implementation, development, and support activities across the full project lifecycle.
Lead design workshops and fit-gap sessions to capture and analyze A&D-specific customer requirements, including MRO, fleet maintenance, serialized equipment, and compliance needs.
Translate client requirements into detailed functional specification documents, solution blueprints, and configuration guides.
Configure the SAP system and lead unit testing, integration testing, and user acceptance testing (UAT).
Apply SAP and industry best practices to resolve conflicting requirements and recommend optimal solutions for A&D operational contexts.
Team Leadership & Delivery
Lead and mentor the EAM functional team, coordinating activities across workstreams and project phases.
Drive a multi-disciplinary group including members from all Lines of Business to achieve required project outcomes.
Maintain a proven customer-facing delivery track record, managing client expectations and ensuring on-time, on-scope delivery.
Creatively leverage experience from prior client engagements to accelerate process design and solution reuse.
Stakeholder & Senior Management Engagement
Maintain senior management interest and buy-in throughout the project lifecycle, providing clear progress updates, challenge, and pace.
Serve as a trusted advisor to client leadership, helping identify best-practice solutions and navigating complex organizational dynamics.
Proactively build and share knowledge — both internally and externally — to stay current with SAP EAM developments, A&D industry trends, and regulatory changes.
Deliver complex EAM solutions across diverse A&D sub-sectors (aviation, defense manufacturing, MRO service providers).
Certifications:
SAP Certified Application Associate – SAP S/4HANA Asset Management (or equivalent PM/EAM certification) is a strong advantage.
Additional certifications in SAP Activate, SAP Intelligent Asset Management, or A&D-related SAP solutions are beneficial.
Skill Requirements
SAP S/4HANA Plant Maintenance & Asset Management Configuration
Hands-on configuration expertise in SAP S/4HANA Plant Maintenance (PM) / Enterprise Asset Management (EAM), including:
PM Master Data: Functional Locations, Equipment Masters, Bills of Material (BOMs), Task Lists, Measurement Points & Counters, Work Centers, Maintenance Plans
Maintenance Planning & Scheduling: Time-based and counter-based maintenance plans, scheduling parameters, call horizons, cycle tolerances, and maintenance strategies
Mobile Maintenance Execution: Configuration and deployment of mobile EAM solutions including SAP Service and Asset Manager / SAP Asset Manager
Condition-Based & Predictive Maintenance: Leveraging SAP Intelligent Asset Management capabilities including SAP Asset Performance Management (APM) and IoT integration
Refurbishment of Components and Maintenance Repair Overhaul (MRO) processes
Notification Management: Notification types, status profiles, damage/cause codes, failure mode and effect analysis (FMEA), and activity catalogs
Work Order Management: Order types, operations, confirmations, settlement rules, partner functions, and maintenance workflows
SAP Fiori & User Experience
Proven experience implementing SAP S/4HANA with Fiori Tiles for EAM roles, including Maintenance Planner, Maintenance Technician, and Resource Scheduling personas
Ability to design and deploy Fiori launchpad configurations and role-based access aligned to client operating structures
Integration Expertise
Strong understanding of EAM integration with:
MM (Materials Management – spare parts, reservations, external procurement, MRO stockroom)
QM (Quality Management)
PP (Production Planning)
SD (Sales & Distribution)
FI/CO (Financial Accounting & Controlling – settlement, cost centers, asset accounting)
WM/EWM (Warehouse/Extended Warehouse Management)
PS (Project Systems – capital projects)
PLM (Product Lifecycle Management – engineering systems, CAD integration)
Awareness of integration with defense logistics systems, third-party MRO tools, and engineering/CAD platforms
SAP Intelligent Asset Management
Knowledge of the SAP Intelligent Asset Management suite, including:
SAP Asset Performance Management (APM) – risk & criticality assessments, RCM, FMEA
SAP Asset Intelligence Network (AIN)
SAP Service and Asset Manager
SAP S/4HANA Asset Management for Resource Scheduling
SAP Field Service Management
SAP Integrated Business Planning for MRO
SAP Business Network for Asset Collaboration
Methodology
Proficiency in SAP Activate methodology and/or Agile (SAFe) development methods
Experience with SAP Best Practices for S/4HANA and fit-to-standard workshop facilitation
Must Have Skill
SAP EAM Plant Maintenance
Good to Have Skill
Other Requirements:
Minimum 12 years of relevant SAP EAM / Plant Maintenance consulting experience in asset-intensive industries.
At least 6 full end-to-end SAP EAM implementation projects, with additional experience in SAP deployments, upgrades, and rollouts.
Demonstrated domain expertise in Aerospace & Defense, including familiarity with:
Depot-level and line maintenance models
Fleet maintenance, serialized equipment, and configuration control
Defense sustainment, overhaul & refurbishment, and compliance-driven asset tracking
Government and customer-owned property management, UID tracking, and audit readiness
Strong background in Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) business processes within asset-intensive industries.
Experience working in regulated, compliance-driven environments aligned with A&D standards and defense procurement cycles.