SAP Manufacturing Lead (S/4HANA)
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Country: United States
Category: Technology
Workplace Location: Remote
Employment Type: Contract
Posted Date: April 16, 2026
Job ID: 646342
Job Description
- Type: Contract
- Duration: 15 months (1 year + 3 months)
- Pay: $115-120 per hour
- Start Date: Immediate
- Schedule: 40 hours per week
- Work Authorization: U.S. Citizen required; no visa sponsorship
- Travel Requirement: International during deployment phases
We are seeking a senior SAP Manufacturing Lead – SAP S/4HANA (Contract) to support a global transformation program focused on plant-level execution and enterprise-wide deployment of SAP manufacturing solutions.
This role requires deep functional expertise within SAP manufacturing modules and strong on-site delivery experience. The Manufacturing Lead will partner closely with business stakeholders, ensure adherence to global transformation standards, and provide hands-on leadership through cutover, go-live, and hypercare. The environment is fast-paced and high-accountability, requiring consistent ownership through critical milestones.
- 10+ years of experience in SAP Manufacturing, with S/4HANA experience strongly preferred
- Deep functional expertise in at least one core module: PP, PM, PPDS, QM
- Proven experience supporting global SAP transformations or rollout programs
- Background within manufacturing or consumer goods environments
- Strong experience with plant-level deployment and on-site execution
- Hands-on leadership during cutover, go-live, and hypercare phases
- Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, high-pressure environments
- Strong communication and business partnership skills
- U.S. Citizenship required
- Willingness to travel extensively during deployment phases (30–40%)
- Experience leading manufacturing workstreams within large, multi-region SAP programs
- Prior ownership of plant rollout schedules and execution readiness
- Experience aligning local plant requirements with global process standards
- Lead SAP S/4HANA manufacturing workstreams, providing functional expertise and execution leadership
- Support plant deployments and rollout activities, including readiness and execution
- Partner with business stakeholders on process design, validation, and adoption
- Drive cutover planning, go-live, and hypercare support at operational sites
- Ensure alignment with global transformation standards and governance
- Coordinate closely with global program leadership and cross-functional teams
- This role operates within a delivery-focused, high-accountability transformation environment. Success requires strong ownership, adaptability, and the ability to lead hands-on execution at the plant level while maintaining alignment with global standards.
- This is an ideal opportunity for a senior SAP manufacturing leader seeking a high-impact, contract engagement with significant responsibility and visibility across a global deployment.
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The Planet Group is a global professional services firm delivering strategic staffing and advisory solutions. We operate at the intersection of talent and transformation – connecting the right people with the right opportunities in the areas of technology, engineering, accounting & finance, digital marketing, and manufacturing.
As one of the largest staffing companies in the US, we operate with a global reach and a performance-first mindset. We partner with clients to move fast, stay agile, and drive measurable results – building high-impact teams that fuel transformation and growth.
