SAP PLM Technical Lead, Barendrecht

Mars Inc. is embarking on a major transformation of its global Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) capabilities as part of its broader Digital Core initiative. The company is implementing SAP PLM as its enterprise-wide solution and is seeking a SAP PLM Technical Lead to play a critical role in shaping, designing, and delivering its next-generation corporate PLM platform.This is a unique opportunity to influence enterprise PLM capabilities in the Food&Nutrition Business Segment and to contribute to a strategic programme that will redefine how product innovation and lifecycle processes operate globally. As the SAP PLM Technical Lead, you will serve as a subject‑matter expert responsible for interpreting business needs, shaping technical architecture, and guiding the end‑to‑end implementation and optimisation of the SAP PLM solution for the Food&Nutrition business segment. This position is project‑based and has an anticipated programme end date of 3 years. As the project end date approaches, Mars 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, 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 technical roles, with a strong background in PLM, Digital R&D, or product development systems. Hands‑on experience with SAP PLM components such as Engineering Records, ECTR, Recipe Development, Specifications Management, and related modules. Strong understanding of S/4HANA, SAP BTP, and RISE environments, including cloud‑based integration models. Strong understanding of Syniti Data MigrationTool.Experience integrating PLM with CAD, ERP, MDG, and other product‑related systems. Technical&Functional Skills

Ability to convert business requirements into robust technical architecture and designs. Skilled in data modelling, workflows, APIs, and middleware integration approaches. Good knowledge of PLM processes within Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), food manufacturing, or similar process industries. Proficiency in SAP PLM, S4/Hana Private Cloud, RISE Hosting, SAP BTP, and related integrations with ERP, MDG, label management, innovation, CAD, and other applications.Proficiency in various SAP data migration tools (Syniti), test automation tools, deployment tools, data encryption and data masking tools, and CALM tool. 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?

Lead Technical Delivery for SAP PLM Program for Food&Nutrition Business Segment

Analyse, document, and validate PLM business requirements, translating them into clear technical specifications. Lead the technical design of SAP PLM solutions, ensuring alignment with SAP best practices and enterprise architecture standards. Oversee system configuration, integrations, enhancements, and extensions across SAP PLM, S/4HANA, MDG, BTP, CAD integrations, and supporting applications.Act as the technical authority for PLM development, guiding system integrators and internal Digital technology and business teams. Drive technical backlog prioritisation and ensure high‑quality delivery across pilot and regional deployments/releases. Support end‑to‑end solution design and implementation, ensuring alignment between business needs and PLM system capabilities while optimising system configurations and integrations.Work with business and PLM programme leadership to finalise and support the deployment plan of the PLM solution in the Food&Nutrition business segment. Work with Data Architect, Solution Architect, and Data Analyst teams during the entire PLM implementation programme. Collaboration&Stakeholder Engagement

Partner with Product Owners, Architects, and Engineering teams within the global R&D and cPLM Programme organisation. 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) and 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 and present opportunities for process and technical improvements across the PLM tool ecosystem to key stakeholders, including the PLM Digital Director and Corporate PLM Portfolio Owner. Identify opportunities to streamline processes, optimise system performance, and enhance user experience.Stay ahead of SAP PLM roadmap developments and evaluate new capabilities, features, and technologies (e.g., SAP BTP‑based extensions, Digital Twin, CAD/Recipe integration). 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 are 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.

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