IT Solution Owner - SAP Quality Systems
First seen by Alion on Sep 24, 2026.
Job Purpose :
Drive strategic leadership and execution of ERP and Quality Systems initiatives across multiple manufacturing sites and countries. This role combines project management excellence with deep functional expertise in SAP, LIMS, e-QMS and other systems. Lead a geographically distributed team, ensuring alignment with business goals and regulatory standards.
Main Tasks & Responsibilities :
SAP S4 and Quality System Oversight :
- Own and evolve the SAP QM, TM/PM, LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) and other quality-related platforms solutions.
- Act as IT Process Owner of the above mentioned areas.
- Ensure integration of quality systems with SAP and MES environments to support end-to-end traceability and compliance.
- Collaborate with Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs to meet industry and legal standards.
Team Leadership :
- Manage and mentor a diverse team of ERP and quality systems professionals across different countries.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Align team objectives with global IT and business strategies.
Change & Stakeholder Management :
- Champion change management initiatives to support digital transformation in manufacturing and quality domains.
- Engage with senior stakeholders to ensure solutions deliver measurable business value.
- Provide training, documentation, and support to facilitate adoption of new systems and processes.
Project Management :
- Act as project manager for end-to-end S4 implementations and enhancements as part of the global SAP Datwyler Program.
- Lead cross-functional project teams across multiple countries, ensuring timely delivery and stakeholder alignment.
- Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with business and IT leadership.
- Manage budgets, timelines, risks, and communications for complex, multi-site initiatives.
Operational Excellence :
- Provide 2nd-level support for SAP QM, PM/TM and related modules.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance system performance and user experience.
- Ensure compliance with ITIL/COBIT frameworks and internal governance policies.
Skills & Technical Competences & Behaviors :
- A proven Master level of working and thinking in Business, Information Services, or Computer Science.
- 10 years of relevant experience.
- Proven track record in managing international teams and complex IT projects.
- Proven people management skills.
- Thorough knowledge of the SAP Quality and Production Planning modules with solid design and configuration skills with the relevant SAP certifications.
- Good knowledge of LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System).
- Good knowledge about the integration points with MM, WM and LIMS.
- Good knowledge of application development methodology.
- Good knowledge of ITIL or COBIT frameworks.
- Knowledge on Integration with shop floor system and MES SAP MII.
- Thorough knowledge of MS Office and company specific software.
- Fluent communication skills, verbal and written in English.
- Willingness to travel.
- Experience with eQMS systems like Compliance Quest is a plus.
Skills
ERP, LIMS, ITIL, COBIT, SAP PM, SAP QM, Change Management, ERP Support