SAP QM Architect

SAP QM Architect Location: UAE / Remote Employment Type: Full-Time / Contract Industry: IT Consulting / Pharmaceutical / Life Sciences About the Role We are looking for a highly experienced SAP QM Architect with strong domain expertise in SAP Quality Management (QM) and deep exposure to pharmaceutical / life sciences environments to join our enterprise SAP transformation team. The ideal candidate will possess 12+ years of overall SAP experience , including at least 7 years of focused SAP QM experience , with proven success delivering end-to-end SAP implementations, solution architecture, process optimization, and integration across manufacturing and quality landscapes. Candidates with hands-on experience in SAP S/4HANA QM implementations , particularly within regulated pharmaceutical environments, will be highly preferred. Key Responsibilities SAP QM Solution Architecture Lead the design and architecture of SAP QM solutions aligned with business and regulatory requirements Define enterprise-wide quality management processes within SAP S/4HANA landscapes Design scalable and compliant QM frameworks for: Incoming quality inspections In-process inspections Final goods inspections Vendor quality management Batch quality management Stability studies CAPA processes Non-conformance management SAP QM Configuration & Functional Expertise Configure and optimize SAP QM functionalities including: Inspection Types Inspection Plans Sampling Procedures Master Inspection Characteristics (MICs) Catalogs & Code Groups Quality Notifications Usage Decisions Quality Certificates Dynamic Modification Rules Defect Recording Design and manage: Quality info records Vendor evaluation processes Batch management integration Audit management support processes SAP S/4HANA QM Implementation Lead end-to-end SAP S/4HANA QM implementations including: Requirement gathering Fit-gap analysis Solution design Configuration Testing Deployment Hypercare support Participate in SAP ECC to S/4HANA transformation initiatives Drive SAP QM process harmonization and digital quality transformation Pharmaceutical / Life Sciences Expertise Ensure SAP QM processes align with pharmaceutical industry standards and regulatory compliance requirements Work within GxP-regulated environments and support: FDA compliance GMP requirements Validation processes Electronic records compliance Audit readiness Collaborate with QA/QC, manufacturing, regulatory, and validation teams Integration Responsibilities Integrate SAP QM with: SAP MM (Materials Management) SAP PP (Production Planning) SAP EWM SAP PM SAP SD SAP Batch Management SAP MES systems LIMS systems Third-party manufacturing and laboratory applications Support automated quality workflows and shop-floor integrations SAP QM Data & Reporting Design quality analytics and KPI dashboards Support reporting using: SAP Embedded Analytics CDS Views SAP Fiori Applications SAP Analytics Cloud (preferred) Analyze quality trends, defects, and compliance metrics SAP Fiori & User Experience Support SAP Fiori-enabled QM applications Enhance user experience through: Mobile inspection applications Workflow automation Simplified approval processes Real-time quality monitoring dashboards Testing, Validation & Documentation Prepare: Functional specifications Configuration documents Test scripts Validation documents SOP-related documentation Support: SIT UAT Regression testing Cutover planning Production support Required Skills & Experience Mandatory 12+ years of overall SAP experience Minimum 7 years of dedicated SAP QM experience Strong expertise in SAP QM configuration and solution architecture Hands-on experience in SAP S/4HANA QM implementations Strong understanding of pharmaceutical quality processes Experience working in regulated pharmaceutical or life sciences environments Technical Expertise Required SAP QM SAP S/4HANA SAP Fiori SAP Batch Management SAP MM / PP integrations Quality Notifications & Inspection Processing Master Data Management Integration with MES/LIMS systems SAP Activate methodology Preferred Skills Experience with cloud-based SAP S/4HANA implementations Exposure to SAP Digital Manufacturing / MES Knowledge of SAP EWM integration SAP Solution Manager / ChaRM exposure Experience in validation documentation and compliance audits SAP QM certification is an advantage Soft Skills Strong stakeholder and client-facing communication skills Ability to lead workshops and solution discussions Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills Ability to mentor junior consultants and lead functional teams Excellent documentation and presentation capabilities Why Join Us? Opportunity to work on large-scale SAP S/4HANA transformation programs Exposure to enterprise pharmaceutical and life sciences projects Collaborative and innovation-driven environment Strategic architectural role with high visibility Interested candidates may share their updated CVs to: [email protected]