Program Director - SAP S/4 HANA Quality Management

ClifyX, INC

Edison, NJ

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Acceptance Testing, Aerospace and Defense, Auditing, Automation, Blueprints, Business Skills, Communication Skills, Conflict Resolution, Consulting, Continuous Improvement, Contract Research Organization (CRO), Corrective Action, Cross-Functional, Failure Analysis, Gap Analysis, Information Technology & Information Systems, Internet of Things, Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Maintain Compliance, Maintenance Services, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Operations, Mentoring, Metrics, Performance Management, Performance Metrics, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Product Programs, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Quality Engineering, Quality Management, Quality Metrics, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Reliability Engineering, Reporting Dashboards, Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis, SAP, Team Lead/Manager, Traceability, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Vendor/Supplier Quality Management, Warehousing

LOCATION

Edison, NJ

POSTED

12 days ago

Job Description
Must Have Technical/Functional Skills

Deep expertise in SAP S/4HANA Quality Management (QM) with strong leadership in designing and implementing enterprise quality processes
Proven experience in Aerospace & Defense (A&D) Aftermarket, including:
Component repair quality
Service quality processes
Inspection and compliance for spare parts and maintenance activities
Strong knowledge of SAP QM capabilities, including:
Inspection planning and results recording
Quality notifications and non-conformance management
Audit management and compliance tracking
Incoming, in-process, and final inspection processes
Experience integrating QM with key S/4HANA modules:
MM (Procurement quality)
PP / Manufacturing
EWM (warehouse quality checks)
PM / Service (maintenance quality inspection)
Expertise in Aftermarket quality processes, including:
Repair and overhaul quality control
Service inspection checkpoints
Warranty and failure analysis
Supplier quality management
Strong understanding of A&D regulatory requirements and standards, including:
ITAR compliance
Traceability and documentation
Audit readiness and quality certifications
Experience in integrating QM processes with:
MRO/CRO operations
Spare parts fulfillment
Serialized inventory and component tracking
Proven experience in quality transformation programs within SAP S/4HANA landscapes
Ability to define and drive quality performance metrics, including:
First pass yield
Defect rates
Cost of poor quality (COPQ)
Audit compliance scores
Supplier quality performance
Strong experience working with cross-functional stakeholders across quality, manufacturing, aftermarket operations, and IT

Roles & Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

Define and lead the enterprise quality transformation strategy leveraging SAP S/4HANA QM for A&D Aftermarket operations
Establish the target quality operating model covering repair, service, supplier quality, and compliance management
Drive quality excellence initiatives focused on improving product reliability, service quality, and compliance adherence

Solution Design

Architect end-to-end SAP QM solutions integrated with aftermarket and MRO processes
Design quality processes across:
Incoming supplier inspection
In-process inspection for repairs and maintenance
Final inspection for serviceable components
Non-conformance and corrective action management
Define integration between QM and:
Maintenance (PM)
Warehousing (EWM)
Procurement (MM)
Engineering and technical systems
Ensure traceability and audit readiness across all quality processes

Program Delivery

Lead global QM workstreams in large-scale SAP S/4HANA transformation programs
Drive:
Design workshops and blueprinting
Fit-gap analysis
Testing oversight (SIT/UAT)
Cutover and deployment readiness
Ensure high-quality, predictable delivery (>95% milestone adherence)
Manage risks, dependencies, and quality governance across the program

Business Engagement

Act as trusted advisor to Quality, Engineering, and Operations leadership
Facilitate workshops and governance forums for:
Quality process transformation
Regulatory compliance
Continuous improvement initiatives
Translate business objectives into scalable SAP QM-enabled solutions

Value Realization

Drive measurable improvements in:
Product and service quality
Reduction in defects and rework
Faster root-cause analysis and issue resolution
Improved supplier quality performance
Regulatory compliance and audit success rates
Define and manage KPI dashboards for:
Quality performance
Process efficiency
Compliance metrics

Transformation & Innovation

Enable digital quality processes through:
Real-time inspection and analytics
Integration with IoT / predictive quality solutions (where applicable)
Drive automation in quality workflows and reporting
Champion continuous improvement and lean quality practices across the enterprise

Generic Managerial Skills, If any

Strong executive leadership with proven ability to lead enterprise-wide quality transformation programs
Excellent stakeholder management across quality, engineering, operations, and IT organizations
Strong decision-making, governance, and conflict resolution capabilities
Ability to lead large global teams and align diverse stakeholders
Experience mentoring functional and consulting teams
Strong commercial acumen and delivery accountability
Strong communication and executive presentation skills

About the Company

ClifyX, INC

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