Expert IT Business Application Manager (SAP & XSteps/Manufacturing)

Quick Facts

Role focus: Expert IT Business Application Manager for SAP-based digital manufacturing and quality processes in a regulated environment.

• Required experience: SAP S/4HANA (PP-PI) and ABAP
• Key tools: XSteps, PI Sheets, electronic manufacturing instructions
• Compliance: EU-GMP Annex 11 and 21 CFR Part 11; GMP validation support

Description

Develop, integrate, and optimize XSteps-based digital manufacturing instructions within SAP S/4HANA and the associated production, quality management, and batch processes. Configure XSteps/PI Sheets/Control Recipes and support GMP validation activities, technical documentation, and risk analyses. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements such as EU-GMP Annex 11 and 21 CFR Part 11.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain XStep libraries and reusable components for process steps, operator inputs, checks, weighings, calculations, and electronic signatures
• Generate digital manufacturing instructions from planning and master recipes and provide them automatically for production orders
• Integrate digital manufacturing instructions into SAP processes for production, quality management, and batch management
• Configure and optimize XSteps, PI Sheets, Control Recipes, and required interfaces
• Work with production, quality assurance, master data management, and external consulting partners to align and implement business requirements
• Support validation activities in a regulated GMP environment: create technical documentation and contribute to risk analyses and IQ/OQ/PQ tests
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements including EU-GMP Annex 11 and 21 CFR Part 11
• Continuously improve existing solutions, optimize digital manufacturing processes, and support the introduction of new functions and standards

Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science, Business Informatics, or comparable qualification
• Multi-year experience in SAP environments
• Strong knowledge of SAP S/4HANA, especially PP-PI, process orders, master recipes, batch management, and quality management
• German language skills at least C1
• Experience in ABAP development and solid understanding of production/manufacturing processes (XSteps, PI Sheets, and electronic manufacturing instructions are a plus)
• Experience in regulated industries (Pharma, MedTech, Chemicals, or Food production) and familiarity with GMP-compliant systems; knowledge of electronic signatures, audit trails, and computer system validation is a plus
• Analytical, structured work style with a strong understanding of processes
• Communication skills, initiative, responsibility, and confident, solution-oriented stakeholder collaboration

Benefits

• Christmas and vacation pay
• Performance-based profit sharing
• Mobile work and flexible working hours
• Company pension plan
• Life working-time account
• Corporate Benefits
• EGYM Wellpass
• Budget for an in-house clothing shop
• Viva family service
• Jobrad bicycle leasing
• Free e-charging stations
• Individual professional development
• Employee Wi-Fi and an employee app; breakfast and lunch at many locations