IT Solution Architect – SAP Plant Maintenance (PM)

Lead architecture decisions for highly complex, business-critical applications supporting manufacturing, maintenance, calibration, supply chain, and quality processes.

Assess the operational and business impact of end-to-end process and solution designs across multiple functions and technology domains.

Review and approve complex solution architectures in regulated environments, ensuring compliance with GxP requirements and validation standards.

Apply advanced knowledge of Computer System Validation (CSV) and validation lifecycle activities, including IQ, OQ, and PQ requirements.

Partner with Quality and Validation teams to establish validation approaches and support Validation Master Plan development.

Provide architectural leadership for complex integrations involving maintenance, calibration, manufacturing, and quality systems.

Leverage industry knowledge and external networks to benchmark solution designs and identify best practices.

Guide and assess solution providers and implementation partners to ensure delivery quality and strategic alignment.

Proven experience designing and implementing SAP Plant Maintenance solutions within SAP ECC and/or SAP S/4HANA environments.

Minimum 10 years of experience in SAP solution architecture, application design, implementation, or related technology leadership roles.

Deep expertise in SAP Plant Maintenance (PM), SAP Asset Manager, and EVO Suite Scheduling solutions.

Strong understanding of asset lifecycle management, maintenance operations, field service, scheduling, and maintenance planning processes.

Hands-on experience with key SAP PM functional capabilities including:

Equipment Management

Functional Locations

Maintenance Notifications

Work Order Management

Preventive Maintenance

Asset Hierarchies

Maintenance Planning and Scheduling

Calibration Integrations, including CMX

Strong knowledge of SAP S/4HANA Asset Management functionality and associated business processes.

Experience with Maintenance Resource Scheduling (MRS), Asset Performance Management (APM), mobile maintenance solutions, and modern maintenance technologies.

Knowledge of SAP Fiori, SAP Business Technology Platform, and contemporary SAP user experience and integration technologies.

Strong understanding of integration points between SAP PM and related modules, including:

Materials Management (MM)

Asset Accounting (AA)

Project Systems (PS)

Production Planning (PP)

Environment, Health & Safety (EHS)

Experience designing enterprise-scale application, integration, and data architectures.

Strong background in SAP configuration, enhancement, troubleshooting, and solution optimization.

Experience leading architecture governance, design reviews, technology evaluations, and strategic solution decision-making.

Proven ability to analyze business processes, identify improvement opportunities, and translate requirements into sustainable technology solutions.

Knowledge of enterprise architecture principles, solution governance, technology roadmaps, and application lifecycle management.

Experience working within regulated manufacturing, pharmaceutical, life sciences, or GMP-compliant environments is preferred.

Understanding of Computer System Validation (CSV), GxP processes, and regulatory compliance requirements is highly desirable.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking capabilities.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Experience working with external vendors, implementation partners, and managed service providers.

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Information Systems, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.

SAP certifications and architecture-related certifications are advantageous.

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. Working across sites and functions, our globally connected teams help our customers bring life-changing therapies to patients around the world. Our values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion, and Integrity define how we work together and support our commitment to delivering high-quality solutions.

Innovation succeeds when diverse perspectives come together. At Lonza, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where every employee can contribute, grow, and make a meaningful impact.

Ready to help shape the future of asset management, maintenance, and operational technology solutions at Lonza? Apply now.