Process Architect - Maintain-to-Improve (m/f/d) at Freseniusglobal

We are looking for a Plant Maintenance Process Architect (m/f/d) with substantial industry experience within regulated sectors such as Pharmaceuticals and Life Sciences. As a key member of our business transformation team, you will be responsible for defining and standardizing maintenance planning and execution processes (Levels 3 to 5) across over 40 production sites globally. Your role will involve leading the design, master data definition, master data migration, testing, and implementation of an IT template (S/4 HANA Enterprise Asset Management) to enhance maintenance operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in maintenance, proven experience in IT rollouts, and be open to international travel. Familiarity with concepts such as condition-based maintenance or predictive maintenance is highly advantageous.

Key Responsibilities

Process Definition & Standardization:

• Define, document, and optimize maintenance planning and execution processes in compliance with industry regulations.

• Develop standardized process templates to be deployed across global production sites.

• Ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and best practices within the pharmaceutical and life sciences industries.

• Define, implement, and maintain data object definition, comprehensive data policies and governance frameworks.

• Support the standardization of global standards for spare parts and maintenance master data.

IT Template Design & Implementation:

• Lead the design, testing, and implementation of the IT template (S/4 HANA Enterprise Asset Management) to support maintenance processes.

• Collaborate closely with IT and cross-functional teams to ensure seamless system integration and process alignment.

• Oversee pilot testing, troubleshooting, and iterative improvements during the rollout phase.

Global Deployment & Collaboration:

• Act as a liaison between the business transformation team, global production sites, and local maintenance teams.

• Provide guidance, training, and support to ensure effective adoption and utilization of new processes and IT solutions.

• Monitor performance metrics, gather feedback, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

• Facilitate change management initiatives to ensure smooth transitions and stakeholder buy-in.

• Manage project timelines, deliverables, and communications across multiple international sites.

Your Profile

Education:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Business Informatics, Maintenance Management, Engineering Management or related field.

Professional Experience:

• Extensive experience in plant maintenance and maintenance planning within regulated industries (Pharmaceuticals, Life Sciences).

• Proven track record in defining and implementing maintenance processes and IT rollouts.

• Experience in designing, testing, and implementing IT templates using S/4 HANA or comparable non-SAP solutions.

• Demonstrated success working on global transformation projects, managing processes across multiple production sites.

• Expertise in (master) data management, including data governance, data cleansing and data migration processes, demonstrated in a similar role within the Pharmaceutical, MedTech, or a similarly regulated industry.

• Experience with condition-based maintenance or predictive maintenance concepts is a significant advantage.

Technical Proficiency:

• Deep understanding of maintenance planning methodologies and best practices in regulated environments.

• Strong technical skills related to IT system implementation and integration within a maintenance context, especially SAP Enterprise Asset Management

• Familiar with change management, project management tools, and process optimization techniques.

• Understanding of processes integrated into plant maintenance, especially spare part management, purchasing and controlling.

• Familiarity with data management tools, software platforms, and best practices, in particular pertaining to SAP products.​

Communication & Interpersonal Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively engage with diverse global teams.

• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills to drive collaboration across different functions and regions.

Analytical & Problem-Solving:

• Exceptional analytical abilities with a detail-oriented approach.

• Proven problem-solving skills and the ability to innovate solutions in complex environments.

Adaptability & Proactivity:

• Proactive and adaptable, thriving in dynamic and fast-paced environments.

• Willingness to travel internationally to support global production site implementations and training sessions.