SAP PP/DS Solution Architect - Nashville, TN - Remote - (JK)

Client is seeking a senior SAP PP/DS Solution Architect to lead end-to-end design and delivery of a complex production planning and scheduling solution. The role is onsite-leading and offshore-collaborating, requiring strong client stakeholder management. The ideal candidate is a hands-on architect with deep scheduling and optimizer experience and a track record of leading customer-facing engagements. Primary location is Nashville, TN with occasional travel to Bath, NY and Green Bay; remote with flexibility is acceptable for the right candidate.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES• Own end-to-end PP/DS solution design and delivery; lead the solution from onsite.• Drive PP/DS configuration across scheduling, heuristics, and optimizer-based planning.• Manage senior client stakeholders, facilitate workshops, and ensure alignment on solution direction.• Collaborate closely with offshore delivery team to translate design into execution.• Govern integration to surrounding SAP modules and external optimization tooling where applicable.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS• 12–15 years of planning experience.• 2–3 full-lifecycle PP/DS implementations as Architect or Lead.• Very strong PP/DS scheduling and optimizer expertise.• Exceptional client communication and stakeholder management; ability to lead the solution from onsite.PREFERRED• Hands-on experience with third-party optimization tools (e.g., Gurobi).• Exposure to SAP BTP landscape.