Program Director - SAP Aircraft Overhaul and Component Service Maintenance

**Title: Program Director - SAP Aircraft Overhaul and Component Service Maintenance** **Location: Edison, NJ/Remote** **Duration: Full Time** **Experience required:** 10-25 years **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: o Depot repair operations o Serialized component tracking o Rotables and repairables management o Warranty and service history visibility o Spare parts fulfillment and replenishment • Expertise in designing business processes across: o Work order management o Asset lifecycle management o Maintenance planning and scheduling o Repair execution and turnaround tracking o Inventory and spare parts integration • Strong integration knowledge across: o SAP S/4HANA PM / MM / SD / EWM o Maximo asset and maintenance processes o 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: o Turnaround time o Asset availability o Maintenance productivity o Spare parts fill rate o Backlog reduction o 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: o Maintenance planning and execution o Depot and component repair lifecycle o Serialized asset and component traceability o Repairable inventory flows o Work order integration o 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 disc…