Job Description
Join Our Team as a Core Product Lifecycle Management (cPLM) Functional Architect
Mars Inc. is embarking on a major transformation of our global Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) capabilities as part of our broader Digital Core initiative. We are implementing SAP PLM as our enterprise‑wide solution and seeking a SAP PLM Functional Architect to play a critical role in shaping, designing, and delivering our next‑generation corporate PLM platform.
This is a unique opportunity to influence enterprise PLM capabilities in Food & Nutrition Business Segment and to contribute to a strategic programme that will redefine how product innovation and lifecycle processes operate globally.
As our SAP PLM Functional Architect, you will serve as a subject‑matter expert responsible for interpreting business needs, shaping solution in PLM, and guiding the end‑to‑end implementation and optimisation of the SAP PLM solution for Food & Nutrition business segment.
This position is project‑based and as a result, has an anticipated program end date of 3 years. As we approach the project end date, we will collaborate with you to explore other employment opportunities within the Mars family of companies. If a suitable alternative role is not available at that time, your employment will end and you may be eligible for a redundancy package in line with Company policies and practices.
What are we looking for?
We are seeking passionate individuals who are eager to innovate and excel in a collaborative environment.
Essential Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in IT, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in SAP with a strong background in PLM, Digital R&D, or product development systems.
- Hands‑on configuration experience with SAP PLM components such as Recipe Development, Specifications Management, and related modules.
- Strong understanding of S/4HANA, SAP BTP, and RISE environments, including cloud‑based integration models.
- Strong understanding and hands on experience of Syniti Data Migration Tool.
Technical & Functional Skills
- Strong ability to convert complex business requirements into clear functional architecture and solution designs.
Solid Experience In
- Functional data models
- Workflow design
- APIs and middleware‑based integrations
- Deep understanding of PLM processes within CPG, food manufacturing, or process industries.
- Integrating PLM with SAP ERP, MDG, and other product‑related systems.
Exposure To
- SAP Test Automation tools
- Deployment and release management tools
- Data encryption and data masking
- SAP Cloud ALM
Personal Attributes
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
- Able to work in a fast‑moving, global, matrixed environment.
- A mindset of innovation, continuous improvement, and technical craftsmanship.
What will be your key responsibilities?
Functional Architecture & Design
- Act as Functional Design Authority for SAP PLM within the Core PLM programme.
- Lead end‑to‑end functional architecture and solution design across SAP PLM capabilities including recipes, specifications, change management, and compliance.
- Translate business and R&D requirements into robust functional designs, fit‑to‑standard solutions, and configuration approaches.
- Define functional guardrails, design standards, and scalable templates for global rollout.
SAP PLM Solution Delivery
- Configure and optimise SAP PLM modules such as:
- Recipe Development
- Specifications Management
- Change Records / Product Change Management
- Own functional solution alignment with SAP S/4HANA (Private Cloud, RISE) and SAP BTP.
- Partner with technical and integration teams to ensure clean, supportable functional designs.
Data, Integration & Governance
- Lead functional data modelling and harmonisation across PLM, ERP, and downstream systems.
- Provide functional leadership for data migration, including hands‑on experience with Syniti tool and ensure data quality validation.
- Define functional integration touchpoints with SAP ERP, MDG, label management, innovation, CAD, and other product‑related systems.
- Ensure compliance with enterprise governance, data security, masking, and audit requirements.
Global Deployment & Stakeholder Collaboration
- Support country and regional deployments, including fit/gap, localisation, testing, and go‑live support.
- Help cPLM Program Delivery Manager in the planning process for country and regional deployments.
- Work closely with R&D, Regulatory, Supply, Quality, and Digital Core teams across regions.
- Guide system integrators and delivery partners, ensuring functional consistency and quality.
- Serve as the bridge between business teams and technical teams, ensuring clarity, feasibility, and alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
- Support testing phases (SIT, UAT, regression), Test Automation by defining scenarios, resolving defects, and enabling smooth deployment.
- Contribute to change management, training support, and Service Introduction activities to ensure successful adoption and transition to steady state operations.
Innovation & Continuous Improvement
- Identify opportunities to streamline processes, optimise system performance, and enhance user experience.
- Bring forward best‑practice technical approaches suitable for a global Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) environment.
What Can You Expect from Mars?
- Work with over 140,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
- Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
- Best‑in‑class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in‑house Mars University.
- An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.
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