Process Architect - Plant Maintenance (m/f/d)

Your assignments

Process Definition & Standardization

• Define, document, and optimize maintenance planning and execution processes (Level 3 to Level 5) in compliance with industry regulations.

• Develop standardized process templates to be deployed across global production sites.

• Ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and best practices within the pharmaceutical and life sciences industries.

Master data definition and migration

• Define, implement, and maintain data object definition, comprehensive data policies and governance frameworks.

• Oversee and manage data cleansing activities to maintain data integrity and accuracy.

• Lead data migration efforts during business transformation projects, ensuring smooth and error-free transitions.

IT Template Design & Implementation

• Lead the design, testing, and implementation of the IT template (S/4 HANA Enterprise Asset Management) to support maintenance processes.

• Collaborate closely with IT and cross-functional teams to ensure seamless system integration and process alignment.

• Oversee pilot testing, troubleshooting, and iterative improvements during the rollout phase.

Global Deployment & Collaboration

• Act as a liaison between the business transformation team, global production sites, and local maintenance teams.

• Provide guidance, training, and support to ensure effective adoption and utilization of new processes and IT solutions.

• Monitor performance metrics, gather feedback, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Project & Change Management

• Manage project timelines, deliverables, and communications across multiple international sites.

• Facilitate change management initiatives to ensure smooth transitions and stakeholder buy-in.

• Report progress, challenges, and outcomes to program management.

Your profile

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Business Informatics, Maintenance Management, Engineering Management or related field.

• Extensive experience in plant maintenance and maintenance planning within regulated industries (Pharmaceuticals, Life Sciences).

• Proven track record in defining and implementing maintenance processes (Level 3 to Level 5) and IT rollouts.

• Experience in designing, testing, and implementing IT templates using S/4 HANA or comparable non-SAP solutions.

• Demonstrated success working on global transformation projects, managing processes across multiple production sites.

• Expertise in (master) data management, including data governance, data cleansing and data migration processes, demonstrated in a similar role within the Pharmaceutical, MedTech, or a similarly regulated industry.

• Experience with condition-based maintenance or predictive maintenance concepts is a significant advantage.

• Deep understanding of maintenance planning methodologies and best practices in regulated environments.

• Strong technical skills related to IT system implementation and integration within a maintenance context, especially SAP Enterprise Asset Management.

• Familiar with change management, project management tools, and process optimization techniques.

• Understanding of processes integrated into plant maintenance, especially spare part management, purchasing and controlling.

• Familiarity with data management tools, software platforms, and best practices, in particular pertaining to SAP products.