SAP MM/PP/LE Product Owner (100%)
Job Description:
Industry: Life Sciences
Number of employees: approx. 5'600 CH / worldwide approx. 134'000
Reference number: RYYYY976
Key Facts: Supply Chain processes - Plan/Source/Make/Deliver, SAP solutions, Procure to Pay & Plan to Manufacture, SAP S/4HANA, SAP Architecture, Leadership, travel within Europe & USA (20%), in Zug/home office.
Main tasks:
- Act as a key link between business stakeholders and IT, capturing and translating business needs into clear user stories and acceptance criteria.
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Define, refine, and prioritize the product backlog based on business value, technical feasibility, and delivery impact.
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Lead the functional design and configuration of SAP solutions across PlanSourceMake processes, ensuring quality, compliance, and alignment with organizational standards.
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Collaborate closely with engineers, developers, and product owners to translate solution designs into scalable and maintainable applications.
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Oversee solution documentation, including functional specifications and design deliverables, to ensure traceability and transparency.
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Coordinate and facilitate release planning, sprint planning, and user testing activities, ensuring smooth and timely delivery of new features and enhancements.
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Act as the voice of the customer within the squad, advocating for user experience, business value, and continuous improvement.
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Monitor delivery performance through metrics and analytics, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction.
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Support compliance with SDLC, SOX, and GxP standards throughout the product lifecycle.
- Promote collaboration and alignment across squads, functions, and external partners to drive agile and effective delivery.
Your qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Information Technology, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field.
- Several years of professional experience, including hands-on SAP experience (MM, PP, LE, or related modules).
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Strong understanding of Supply Chain processes across Plan, Source, Make, Deliver and related integration points.
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Proven experience in solution design, configuration, and delivery within SAP environments.
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Familiarity with Agile methodologies and a solid grasp of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) processes.
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Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to make informed decisions under pressure.
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Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities, with experience working in cross-functional teams.
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Experience in pharmaceutical or healthcare industries and knowledge of SOX/GxP compliance is an advantage.
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Applied knowledge of SAP S/4HANA and modern SAP architecture.
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Experience in global or large-scale business transformation programs.
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Background in managing product backlogs, sprint planning, and optimizing agile delivery performance.
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Demonstrated leadership in self-organized, cross-functional teams with a focus on business agility and measurable outcomes.
- Continuous learner with a proactive approach to improving systems, processes, and user satisfaction.
- Willingness to travel up to 20 %, primarily within Europe and the United States.
The salary range will be communicated confidentially.
If you have any questions, please contact us at any time on +41 55 299 58 58 or [email protected]. We will be happy to help you!