**Introduction** At IBM, work is more than a job - it's a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you've never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world's most challenging problems? If so, lets talk. **Your role and responsibilities** As a Band 10 Associate Partner (SAP — Manufacturing / Industrial Sector), you are a senior-level leader responsible for driving the business and delivery of SAP-based solutions for manufacturing/industrial clients. You act both as a sales/business builder and a delivery leader: you help win new SAP engagements (or expand existing ones) and ensure successful implementation/delivery of SAP solutions that meet clients’ manufacturing/industrial needs. Strong knowledge of SAP PP, PPDS, IBP and integration with other SAP modules. You are a trusted advisor to clients — engaging with their senior executives (C-level, Ops Heads, Supply Chain / Manufacturing leadership) — and internally you lead or coordinate cross-functional teams (SAP technical, consulting, industry experts) to design, deliver, and maintain SAP solutions tailored for manufacturing / industrial operations. Because IBM’s SAP practice is closely aligned with digital transformation, cloud, and industry-specific solutions, this role may also involve integrating SAP with newer technologies (e.g. cloud, data, analytics, AI, IoT) to deliver modern manufacturing/industrial capabilities. Leaders are expected to spend time with their teams and clients and therefore are generally expected to be in the workplace a minimum of three days a week subject to business needs. This position can be performed anywhere in the United States **Required technical and professional expertise** * Strong knowledge of SAP PP, PPDS, IBP and integration with other SAP modules. * Able to lead or coordinate cross-functional teams (SAP technical, consulting, industry experts) to design, deliver, and maintain SAP solutions tailored for manufacturing / industrial operations. * Able to integrate SAP with newer technologies (e.g. cloud, data, analytics, AI, IoT) to deliver modern manufacturing/industrial capabilities. **Preferred technical and professional experience** * Strong knowledge of SAP PP, PPDS, IBP and integration with other SAP modules. * Able to lead or coordinate cross-functional teams (SAP technical, consulting, industry experts) to design, deliver, and maintain SAP solutions tailored for manufacturing / industrial operations. * Able to integrate SAP with newer technologies (e.g. cloud, data, analytics, AI, IoT) to deliver modern manufacturing/industrial capabilities. IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.