RO LE OVERVIEW 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.