Manager_O9 / IBP Solutions Architect

PWC

5 - 10 years

Bengaluru

Posted: 10/03/2025

Job Description

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Operations

Management Level

Manager

Job Description & Summary

Organization Summary

A career within Operations Consulting services, will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients optimize all elements of their operations to move beyond the role of a cost-effective business enabler and become a source of competitive advantages. We focus on product innovation and development, supply chain, procurement and sourcing, manufacturing operations, service operations and capital asset programs to drive both growth and profitability.

In our Operations Transformation team, you’ll work with our clients to transform their enterprise processes by leveraging integrated supply and demand planning solutions to enhance their core transaction processing and reporting competencies, ultimately strengthening their ability to support management decision-making and corporate strategy.

To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be purpose-led and values-driven leaders at every level. To help us achieve this, we have the PwC Professional, our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies, and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.

Job Description 

We are seeking an experienced Planning Solutions Architect with a strong technical background and extensive experience in implementing solutions such as o9 / SAP IBP. The ideal candidate will have completed at least 5 to 6 implementations and possess deep knowledge of the product and technical architecture. This role focuses on the ability to lead o9 / SAP IBP transformations for clients across industries, being able to lead team of consultants and translate business requirements to technical and architecture needs and drive the implementation journey. 

Key Responsibilities 

  • Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical specifications  

  • Lead design and process discussions with clients 

  • Design and architect the overall technology framework for o9 / IBP implementations  

  • Lead the technical implementation of o9 / IBP solutions, including integrations with legacy systems, data warehouse, and end to end ERP 

  • Develop testing strategy and test scenarios 

  • Identify gaps and develop custom design specifications 

  • Provide technical guidance, troubleshooting and support throughout the implementation process 

  • Lead team through the implementation and hyper care process, actively coaching / mentoring junior consultants 

  • Conduct training sessions and knowledge transfer to internal teams and client teams 

  • Ensure best practices and quality standards are followed across the engagement delivery 

  • Lead client pursuit discussions and highlight experience and approach for o9/ IBP implementations across industries 

  • Mentor, guide and train a team of o9 / SAP IBP consultants 

  • Travel may be required for this role, depending on client requirements 

Education  

Degrees/Field of Study required: MBA / MTech or a Master's degree in a related field 

Certifications  

  • Certifications related to o9 / SAP IBP solutions or other relevant technologies 

Required Skills 

  • o9 / SAP IBP functional and technical expertise in Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Master Planning and Scheduling and IBP 

  • Supply chain planning domain experience 

 

Optional Skills 

  • Advanced understanding of o9 / SAP IBP data models 

  • Experience with other supply chain planning solutions 

  • Database: SQL, Python on HADOOP, R-Scripts 

  • MS SSIS integration skills, HADOOP HIVE 

 

Travel Requirements 

Yes 

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Budgetary Management, Business Planning, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Cost Accounting, Cost Management, Creativity, Design for Flexibility, Distribution Channel Optimization, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Establishing Inventory Levels, Financial Management, Inclusion, Intellectual Curiosity, Inventory Management, Learning Agility, Logistics Management, Manufacturing Operations Management, Market Trends {+ 20 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

Yes

Job Posting End Date

About Company

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) is a global professional services firm providing audit, tax, and consulting services. PwC helps organizations manage financial risks, comply with regulations, and improve performance through its expertise in industries like finance, healthcare, and technology.

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