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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:
