SAP PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) Technical Lead in England

Mars Inc. is embarking on a major transformation of our global Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) capabilities as part of our broader Digital Core initiative. We are implementing SAP PLM as our enterprise‑wide solution and seeking a SAP PLM Technical Lead to play a critical role in shaping, designing, and delivering our next‑generation corporate PLM platform. This is a unique opportunity to influence enterprise PLM capabilities in the Food & Nutrition Business Segment and to contribute to a strategic programme that will redefine how product innovation and lifecycle processes operate globally.

As our SAP PLM Technical Lead, you will serve as a subject‑matter expert responsible for interpreting business needs, shaping technical architecture, and guiding the end‑to‑end implementation and optimisation of the SAP PLM solution for the Food & Nutrition business segment. This position is project-based and has an anticipated program end date of 3 years. As we approach the project end date, we will collaborate with you to explore other employment opportunities within the Mars family of companies. If a suitable alternative role is not available at that time, your employment will end and you may be eligible for a redundancy package in line with Company policies and practices.

What are we looking for?

We are seeking passionate individuals who are eager to innovate and excel in a collaborative environment. Here’s what you need to bring to the table:

• Essential Qualifications & Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in SAP technical roles, with a strong background in PLM, Digital R&D, or product development systems.
• Hands‑on experience with SAP PLM components such as Engineering Records, ECTR, Recipe Development, Specifications Management, and related modules.
• Strong understanding of S/4HANA, SAP BTP, and RISE environments, including cloud‑based integration models.
• Strong understanding of Syniti Data Migration Tool.
• Experience integrating PLM with CAD, ERP, MDG, and other product‑related systems.

Technical & Functional Skills

• Ability to convert business requirements into robust technical architecture and designs.
• Skilled in data modelling, workflows, APIs, and middleware integration approaches.
• Good knowledge of PLM processes within Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), food manufacturing, or similar process industries.
• Proficiency in SAP PLM, S4/Hana Private Cloud, RISE Hosting, SAP BTP, and related integrations with ERP, MDG, label management, innovation, CAD, and other applications.
• Proficient in various SAP Data migrations tools (Syniti), Test Automation Tools, Deployment tools, Data Encryption & Data Masking tools, CALM tool is required.

Personal Attributes

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Able to work in a fast‑moving, global, matrixed environment.
• A mindset of innovation, continuous improvement, and technical craftsmanship.

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Lead Technical Delivery for SAP PLM Program for Food & Nutrition Business Segment.
• Analyse, document, and validate PLM business requirements, translating them into clear technical specifications.
• Lead the technical design of SAP PLM solutions, ensuring alignment with SAP best practices and enterprise architecture standards.
• Oversee system configuration, integrations, enhancements, and extensions across SAP PLM, S/4HANA, MDG, BTP, CAD integrations, and supporting applications.
• Act as the technical authority for PLM development, guiding system integrators and internal Digital technology and business teams.
• Drive technical backlog prioritisation and ensure high‑quality delivery across pilot, regional deployment/releases.
• Support end‑to‑end solution design and implementation, ensuring alignment between business needs and PLM system capabilities while optimising system configurations and integrations.
• Work along with business and PLM program leadership to finalize and support the deployment plan of PLM solution in Food & Nutrition Business segment.
• Work along with Data Architect, Solution Architect, Data Analyst teams during the entire PLM implementation program.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Partner with Product Owners, Architects, and Engineering teams within the global R&D and cPLM Program organization.
• Serve as the bridge between business teams and technical teams, ensuring clarity, feasibility, and alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support testing phases (SIT, UAT, regression), Test Automation by defining scenarios, resolving defects, and enabling smooth deployment.
• Contribute to change management, training support, and Service Introduction activities to ensure successful adoption and transition to steady state operations.
• Identify and present opportunities for process and technical improvements across the PLM tool ecosystem to key stakeholders, including the PLM Digital Director and Corporate PLM Portfolio Owner.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, optimise system performance, and enhance user experience.
• Stay ahead of SAP PLM roadmap developments and evaluate new capabilities, features, and technologies (e.g., SAP BTP‑based extensions, Digital Twin, CAD/Recipe integration).
• Bring forward best‑practice technical approaches suitable for a global Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) environment.

What Can You Expect from Mars?

• Work with over 140,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
• Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in‑house Mars University.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.