Program Director - SAP Aircraft Overhaul and Component Service Maintenance

Job description

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills

• Deep expertise in SAP S/4HANA with strong functional leadership across MRO/CRO business processes in an A&D Aftermarket environment.
• Proven experience in Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) and Component Repair Operations (CRO) with clear understanding of aerospace aftermarket service models.
• Strong knowledge of SAP S/4HANA Plant Maintenance / Enterprise Asset Management, service management, spare parts planning, repair logistics, and maintenance execution.
• Hands-on experience integrating SAP S/4HANA with IBM Maximo, including process harmonization, asset/master data alignment, work order integration, maintenance history synchronization, and interface governance.
• Deep understanding of A&D aftermarket processes, including:
• Depot repair operations
• Serialized component tracking
• Rotables and repairables management
• Warranty and service history visibility
• Spare parts fulfillment and replenishment

Expertise in designing business processes across

• Work order management
• Asset lifecycle management
• Maintenance planning and scheduling
• Repair execution and turnaround tracking
• Inventory and spare parts integration

Strong integration knowledge across

• o SAP S/4HANA PM / MM / SD / EWM o Maximo asset and maintenance processes
• Middleware / interface orchestration frameworks
• Experience leading large-scale SAP transformation programs involving multiple business units, delivery teams, and external application ecosystems.
• Strong familiarity with regulated A&D operating models, including traceability, compliance, quality controls, and export control considerations.
• Ability to define and drive KPI-based improvements in:
• Turnaround time
• Asset availability
• Maintenance productivity
• Spare parts fill rate
• Backlog reduction
• Inventory optimization
• Strong communication and executive stakeholder management skills with demonstrated ability to engage business, IT, operations, and leadership teams.

Roles & Responsibilities Strategic Leadership

• Lead the business and functional transformation vision for SAP S/4HANA MRO/CRO cap abilities integrated with Maximo in an A&D Aftermarket setting.
• Define the target operating model for maintenance, repair, component tracking, repair turnaround optimization, and service-part enabled maintenance support.
• Partner with business leadership to improve operational efficiency, asset performance, repair throughput, and aftermarket service delivery.

Solution Design

• Provide end-to-end functional leadership for the design of SAP S/4HANA MRO/CRO processes integrated with Maximo-based maintenance and asset management workflows.

Define business processes covering

• Maintenance planning and execution
• Depot and component repair lifecycle
• Serialized asset and component traceability
• Repairable inventory flows
• Work order integration
• Failure / inspection / service history synchronization
• Govern integration design between SAP and Maximo to ensure process consistency, clean ownership, and scalable supportability.

Program Delivery

• Lead large, cross-functional global teams across operations, supply chain, maintenance, IT, and integration workstreams.
• Drive design workshops, fit-gap analysis, solution governance, risk resolution, and milestone adherence.
• Ensure delivery predictability, quality, and business readiness across the transformation lifecycle.
• Establish strong delivery controls, functional quality gates, and business sign-off mechanisms.

Business Engagement

• Act as a trusted advisor to business and technology leadership on aftermarket service transformation, MRO/CRO modernization, and integrated enterprise asset management strategy.
• Facilitate executive design reviews, governance boards, and steering committee discussions.
• Translate business priorities into practical, scalable SAP-Maximo-enabled operating capabilities.

Value Realization

• Define and track transformation outcomes tied to:
• Faster repair turnaround
• Improved asset uptime / availability
• Reduced repair backlog
• Better spare parts support for maintenance operations
• Improved planning and maintenance execution visibility
• Reduced operational inefficiencies and system fragmentation
• Support KPI dashboards and executive reporting for value realization tracking.

Transformation & Innovation

• Drive modernization of legacy maintenance and repair processes into an integrated digital platform a rchitecture.
• Identify opportunities for automation, workflow standardization, intelligent maintenance planning, and data-driven decision support.
• Champion process harmonization across business functions, sites, and repair networks. Generic Managerial Skills, If any
• Strong executive leadership and enterprise transformation mindset
• Proven ability to lead large multi-disciplinary and geographically distributed teams
• Excellent stakeholder management, facilitation, negotiation, and governance skills
• Strong decision-making and issue-resolution capability in complex delivery environments
• Ability to align business and IT teams under a common transformation vision
• Experience mentoring functional leaders and building high-performing consulting teams
• Commercial awareness, delivery accountability, and strong client-facing maturity Base Salary Range : $180,000 to $250,000 Per Annum TCS Employee Benefits Summary: Discretionary Annual Incentive.

Comprehensive Medical Coverage

Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans.

Family Support

Maternal & Parental Leaves.

Insurance Options

Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection.

Convenience & Professional Growth

Commuter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement.

Time Off

Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays.

Legal & Financial Assistance

Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing. #LI-SV2 #LI-KUMARAN </div

Qualifications

BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE