EAM Lead (Architect/Solution Lead)

EAM Lead (Architect/Solution Lead)he SAP S/4HANA EAM Lead is responsible for leading the design, implementation, and optimization of Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) capabilities within SAP S/4HANA, with a strong focus on work management, detailed scheduling, and integrated MRO supply chain execution. This role plays a critical part in connecting maintenance operations, warehouse execution, and procurement to ensure high asset availability, efficient maintenance execution, and optimized inventory management.This role requires deep hands‑on expertise in S/4HANA Asset Management, work order planning and scheduling, and directed warehouse processes for MRO parts, along with strong integration knowledge of SAP Ariba.Key ResponsibilitiesSAP EAM / Asset Management· Lead end‑to‑end SAP S/4HANA EAM solution design covering:o Maintenance notifications and orderso Preventive maintenance (maintenance plans and task lists)o Corrective and shutdown maintenanceo Asset hierarchies, functional locations, and equipment· Design and support work order lifecycle management from create → plan → schedule → execute → close.· Enable segregation of duties between Planner, Scheduler, Supervisor, and Technician roles.Work Management & Scheduling· Design and configure detailed maintenance scheduling using standard SAP S/4HANA EAM capabilities.· Support:o Weekly and daily schedulingo Capacity‑based scheduling by work center and crafto Prioritization of preventive maintenance vs backlog work· Enable schedule freezing, dispatching, and execution tracking.· Support schedule compliance measurement and execution variance analysis.MRO Warehouse & Inventory Integration· Integrate EAM with warehouse processes supporting MRO material flow.· Enable directed picking for maintenance orders based on:o Required dateo Order statuso Optimized bin sequence· Enable directed putaway for inbound and return MRO materials, including:o Receipt to staging or docko Putaway to final bin locations· Ensure materials are staged, issued, returned, and counted accurately for maintenance execution.Procurement & Ariba Integration· Design and support integration between SAP S/4HANA EAM and SAP Ariba for:o External services procuremento MRO material sourcingo Purchase requisitions and purchase orders generated from maintenance orders· Ensure seamless flow of:o Service entry sheetso Goods receiptso Invoice verification· Support governance, compliance, and audit requirements for indirect procurement.Inventory Accuracy & Controls· Support cycle counting and physical inventory processes for MRO parts.· Enable counting strategies by:o ABC classificationo Storage location and bin ranges· Ensure reconciliation of inventory movements tied to maintenance work orders.Business Partnership & Leadership· Act as the EAM functional lead for business stakeholders in Maintenance, Operations, Reliability, Supply Chain, and Procurement.· Translate maintenance strategy and operational requirements into scalable S/4HANA solutions.· Provide guidance on SAP best practices while accommodating real‑world maintenance execution realities.· Support testing, cutover, training, and hypercare activities.Required Qualifications· 10+ years of hands‑on experience with SAP EAM / Asset Management· Proven experience delivering S/4HANA EAM implementations or conversions· Deep knowledge of:o Maintenance work managemento Work order planning and detailed schedulingo MRO inventory and warehouse integration· Strong integration experience with SAP Ariba for services and material procurement· Solid understanding of manufacturing, utilities, oil & gas, chemicals, or asset‑intensive industries· Strong communication skills with the ability to lead cross‑functional workshopsPreferred Qualifications· Experience supporting shutdown, turnaround, or outage maintenance· Exposure to EWM‑enabled or WM‑integrated MRO environments (directed picking/putaway)· Experience with SAP Fiori apps for EAM and warehouse operations· Background working in globally distributed asset environments