About the Role
Fusion Consulting is seeking a Senior SAP PM Consultant to lead the Plant Maintenance workstream for a life sciences transformation program. This role involves bridging business and IT teams, focusing on asset management, maintenance operations, and operational readiness. As a foundational member of our Japan presence, you will work on global client projects, collaborating with diverse teams and driving tangible impact.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary liaison between business users and SAP functional teams for Plant Maintenance and Technical Asset Management.
- Lead business process mapping and ensure alignment with global standards and SAP PM best practices tailored to local Japanese operations in professional Fit-Gap-Analysis.
- Conduct workshops and requirement-gathering sessions with maintenance, engineering, and operations stakeholders.
- Translate business needs into clear functional specifications and guide implementation teams.
- Support system testing, data validation, and cutover activities from a maintenance operations perspective.
- Contribute to training materials and change management initiatives focused on maintenance teams.
- Ensure SAP PM processes support compliance, traceability, and reliability within regulated environments, aligned with Japanese pharma and life science standards.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of PM with other SAP modules and workstreams.
Requirements
- 8+ years of hands-on experience with SAP, including deep expertise in the PM and WM modules and familiarity with MM, FI, CO, and EHS integration points.
- Proven experience in global or regional SAP implementations, including at least 2 full-cycle SAP PM deployments.
- Strong understanding of maintenance planning, work order management, equipment lifecycle, and asset performance processes.
- Advanced configuration skills in SAP PM (e.g., maintenance plans, task lists, notifications, work orders, measuring points, and breakdown analysis).
- Ability to communicate complex SAP concepts in simple, actionable business terms.
- Knowledge of compliance and validation requirements in GxP (Good x Practice) environments.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
- Adaptability to dynamic, fast-paced project environments.
- Willingness to travel as needed.
- Experience in regulated industries such as life sciences, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, healthcare, food, or consulting.
Skills
- SAP PM
- SAP PP
- SAP WM
- SAP MM
- SAP FI
- SAP CO
- SAP EHS
- Asset Management
- Maintenance Operations
- Operational Readiness
- Technical Asset Management
- Business Process Mapping
- Fit-Gap Analysis
- Requirement Gathering
- Functional Specifications
- System Testing
- Data Validation
- Cutover Activities
- Training Material Development
- Change Management
- Compliance
- Traceability
- Reliability
- GxP
- Japanese
- English
Location
- Remote
- Tokyo, Japan
Work Type
- Remote
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Senior
- 8+ years of hands-on experience with SAP
Education Level
- JLPT N2 or higher
Salary/Compensations
- Competitive salary
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package
- Outstanding work environment
- Long-term career development opportunities
- Regular workshops, academies and trainings
- CHF 1,500 (approx. 280k JPY) annually for professional development
- 25 days of flexibility to work from your preferred global location (under client’s permission)
- 20 days annual vacation
- Team integration budget
- Birthday gift
- Anniversary bonus program
- 10% annual performance bonus
- Refer Talent reward program
About the Company
- Fusion Consulting is a globally leading Business and IT boutique consultancy specialized in the Life Sciences industry, partnering with top-tier companies in pharma, healthcare, and animal health.
- With over 450 employees and 25 offices worldwide, our mission is to revolutionize business transformation challenges and set new industry standards through innovative solutions.
- Focused on S4HANA, Data & Cloud, and emerging technologies, Fusion Consulting delivers unmatched expertise and a relentless commitment to excellence across every engagement.
- Grounded in fast and intelligent decision-making, our client-first and open-hearted approach defines who we are.
- With unwavering support and entrepreneurial spirit, our global teamwork transcends boundaries and turns shared visions into reality.
- At Fusion, we unite entrepreneurial minds from around the globe to develop and implement game-changing solutions that build lasting relationships with our clients.
- As we continue building our presence in Japan, joining Fusion means becoming a foundational member of our local growth story.
- You’ll work on projects with truly global clients, where diverse perspectives and cross-border collaboration are the norm.
- You’ll serve as a bridge between global English-speaking teams and potentially Japanese-speaking local operations - bringing high accountability, ownership, and the opportunity to see the tangible impact of your work.
