Manager, IT ERP - SAP Manufacturing at Envista Holdings Corporation, United States of America, NJ

Manager, IT ERP - SAP Manufacturing at Envista Holdings Corporation in United States of America, NJ. Full-time. $151,700 to $185,400 a year. Apply with swipeandhired.

JOB SUMMARY:

This position is based on‑site in our Mahwah, NJ location.

The Manager, IT ERP – SAP Manufacturing serves as Envista's senior functional authority for SAP Production Planning (PP), Plant Maintenance (PM), and Master Data Governance (MDG) within the Plan to Deliver process chain. The role translates complex business, manufacturing, and regulatory requirements into solution direction across a global, multi-brand, multi-site manufacturing environment.

This role provides functional governance rather than hands-on configuration, directing the Managed Service Provider (MSP), reviewing and approving functional designs and validation artifacts, setting priorities, and holding delivery partners accountable for quality, compliance, and service performance.

The position partners with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, Internal Audit, and IT stakeholders to strengthen process harmonization, master data integrity, audit readiness, and regulated change control while advancing the manufacturing P2D roadmap and S/4HANA transformation.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
SAP Manufacturing Functional Governance

• Serve as the primary internal functional authority across PP, PM, and MDG, translating business and regulatory requirements into functional specifications and solution direction for MSP development and configuration teams

• Review, validate, and approve functional designs, configuration documents, test scripts, validation documentation, and solution proposals produced by the MSP

• Lead requirements gathering, process analysis, and fit-gap assessments for business change requests and project initiatives affecting PP, PM, and MDG

• Govern PP processes including demand management, MRP execution, production order management, routing and work center design, capacity planning, shop floor control, goods issue to production, and batch management

• Govern PM processes including functional location structures, equipment master management, preventive maintenance planning, maintenance order execution, maintenance BOMs, and work order costing

• Own and evolve the MDG governance framework for material, vendor, and customer master data, defining ownership, stewardship workflows, change request management, and data quality standards across brands.

• Govern integration between PP, PM, MDG, and adjacent modules including MM, QM, CO, and SD to maintain controlled cross-module processes, master data consistency, and document flows.

MSP Governance & AMS Oversight

• Act as the functional escalation authority for PP, PM, and MDG incidents, enhancements, and projects, directing the MSP on resolution approach, solution design, and acceptance criteria

• Set priorities for MSP resources within the manufacturing domain, review work outputs, and enforce quality, compliance, delivery, and service-level standards.

• Lead regular governance reviews with the MSP, address service or quality gaps, and escalate delivery risks as appropriate

• Oversee user acceptance testing and sign-off for PP, PM, and MDG system changes before deployment

• Drive continuous improvement across production schedule adherence, MRP exception reduction, maintenance plan effectiveness, and master data quality

Roadmap & Landscape Rationalization

• Define and maintain the manufacturing P2D functional roadmap aligned with operational and digital strategy, prioritizing harmonization, regulatory alignment, and capability improvements across manufacturing sites

• Represent the manufacturing P2D workstream across PP, PM, and MDG in S/4HANA rollout and enhancement initiatives from blueprint through hypercare

• Support acquisition integration by assessing acquired manufacturing-site SAP configurations and directing harmonization into the Envista landscape

• Drive cross-site and cross-brand standardization by identifying configuration inconsistencies and directing scalable improvements through the MSP

• Partner with Supply Chain P2D and Order to Cash functional SMEs to support end-to-end process alignment

• Develop and maintain process designs, business requirements, functional specifications, validation artifacts, and training materials

• Mentor business analysts and junior functional resources supporting the manufacturing domain

GxP, Controls & Audit Readiness

• Ensure PP, PM, and MDG process changes comply with GxP validation requirements, EU MDR, UDI, and Envista quality management and change control standards

• Maintain disciplined change management, including change freezes around audit periods and validation windows, and ensure complete, audit-ready evidence for manufacturing-impacting system changes

• Partner with Quality, Regulatory Affairs, and IT Compliance to ensure manufacturing system changes are appropriately validated and documented before deployment

• Ensure MDG stewardship processes protect the integrity of regulated master data, including material classification, batch characteristics, and regulated product attributes

• Partner with Internal Audit on walkthroughs, control testing, remediation activities, and internal and external audit readiness across PP, PM, and MDG

Job Requirements:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Information Systems, or a related field -or- equivalent experience

• 10+ years of SAP functional experience with deep expertise in PP and strong working knowledge of PM/MDG

• At least two full-cycle SAP implementation projects

• Demonstrated ability to define and enforce master data governance standards across a complex, multi-brand, multi-site manufacturing enterprise

• Proven experience directing or governing SAP delivery in a managed services model, including setting priorities, reviewing work, and holding an MSP accountable to functional and compliance standards

• Strong understanding of GxP validation principles, regulated change control requirements, and their application to SAP manufacturing system changes

• Solid working knowledge of integration across PP, PM, MDG, MM, QM, CO, and SD process chains

• Experience working in complex, multi-site, multi-country SAP manufacturing environments

• Proficiency in SAP S/4HANA

• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills across Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, and IT audiences

REQUIRED FUNCTIONAL EXPERTISE:
Production Planning (PP)

• Demand management, MRP, production orders, routings, work centers, capacity planning, shop floor control, goods issue to production, and batch management

Plant Maintenance (PM)

• Functional locations, equipment master, maintenance notifications and orders, preventive maintenance plans, maintenance BOMs, and work order costing

Master Data Governance (MDG)

• Material, vendor, and customer master governance; data stewardship workflow design; data model governance; change request management; and data quality monitoring

Compliance & Integration

• GxP validation, EU MDR, UDI, change control, audit readiness, and integration across MM, QM, CO, SD, and related manufacturing processes

PREFERRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in the medical device, dental, pharmaceutical, or life sciences industry.

• Familiarity with EU MDR, EUDAMED, UDI, or Class II/III device regulatory requirements and their implications for production and master data processes

• Experience with SAP Product Lifecycle Management and its integration with PP and MDG in an engineering change management context

• Exposure to SAP Manufacturing Execution System integration or digital manufacturing initiatives connected to SAP PP

• Familiarity with SAP QM in the context of in-process inspection, production quality gates, and GxP batch release

• SAP certification in PP, PM, or MDG

• Experience with RISE with SAP or S/4HANA Cloud manufacturing capabilities

• Experience working with a large-scale Application Management Services partner

Target Market Salary Range:

Actual compensation packages take into account a wide range of factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to geographic location; skill sets; relevant education and certifications; depth of experience; performance; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed reasonable estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Envista, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The total compensation package for this position may also include an annual performance bonus, medical/dental/vision benefits, 401K match, and/or other applicable compensation plans.

$151,700 - $185,400
Operating Company:
Corporate
Envista is a global leader in the dental industry, uniting more than 30 trusted brands—including DEXIS, Kerr, Nobel Biocare, and Ormco—under one mission: partnering with dental professionals to improve patients’ lives. With a heritage of category-defining innovation, our brands have shaped modern dentistry: Nobel Biocare introduced the first dental implant, Ormco is a pioneer in both traditional and digital orthodontics, DEXIS has long been at the forefront of 2D, 3D and intraoral imaging, and Kerr has supported clinicians for over 135 years. Our high-performing culture is underpinned by our CIRCLe Values and the Envista Business System. Guided by these, we deliver a comprehensive portfolio of technologies, consumables, and services that empower clinicians to provide confident, efficient care—today and for the future. Learn more at http://envistaco.com.

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