Project Leader / Deployment Manager ER S/4 projects - M/F
// Role Summary
Airbus is seeking an experienced ERP S/4HANA Project Leader to architect and drive the global deployment of their ERP solution, focusing on seamless transitions and adherence to SAP Standards for future aircraft generations.
// Key Responsibilities
- Lead the deployment of ERP S/4HANA across global operations.
- Orchestrate pilot phases and manage the transition to a unified system.
- Ensure strict adherence to SAP Standards and the SAP Activate methodology.
- Manage full project governance, including quality, schedule, and P&L.
- Align senior stakeholders and lead organizational change management.
- Leverage cutting-edge technologies like AI and data analytics for optimization.
// Role Specification
About the Role
Airbus Commercial Aircraft is looking for an ERP S/4HANA Project Leader (f/m) to join our Digital for Operations Department based in Toulouse, France. As part of the Airbus Resources Planning (ARP) program, you will strategically architect and drive the deployment of the ERP S/4HANA solution across global operations. You will orchestrate pilot phases (Avionics in Toulouse, Cabin Electronics in Buxtehude, A220 St. Eloi) to transition 100% of the impacted scope to this unified system, sticking strictly to SAP Standards while securing production ramp-ups to pave the way for next generation aircraft.
Your Working Environment
Toulouse, the global capital of aeronautics and a European capital for space research, is a dynamic city in the southwest of France. It offers an ideal location between the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, close to the Pyrenees mountains, providing ample opportunities for outdoor activities.
Your Challenges
- Drive the ARP strategy by aligning SAP S/4HANA solutions and decommissioning roadmaps with D&IM teams.
- Manage full project governance (quality, schedule, P&L) and arbitrate resources/risks while executing the Make-or-Buy strategy.
- Implement SAP Activate methodology and enforce strict SAP Standard compliance via Design Authority governance.
- Align senior cross-functional stakeholders across departments (1xx, Oxx, Dxx) and lead organizational change management.
- Apply BPRO process (Security-by-Design) and leverage cutting-edge technologies (AI, data analytics) to optimize ERP workflows.
Your Boarding Pass (Requirements)
- Proven experience (min 10 years) leading complex, large-scale cross-functional ERP SAP S/4HANA project deployments in multi-site industrial environments.
- Mastery of LBIP, Agile project management frameworks, and SAP Activate methodology.
- Demonstrated expertise in change management, resisting customization, and aligning senior stakeholders in matrix organizations.
- Strong technical acumen with the ability to leverage emerging technologies (AI, data analytics) to optimize ERP processes.
- Advanced / fluent level in English and French (transnational environment).
What We Care For You
Financial Rewards: Attractive salary, success and profit sharing schemes, employee savings plan, and voluntary employee stock purchase plan.
Work/Life Balance: Extra days-off, holiday transfer option, and a Staff Council offering social, cultural, and sports activities.
Wellbeing/Health: Complementary health insurance, site-dependent health services, concierge, gym, and carpooling application.
Individual Development: Over 10,000 e-learning courses, certifications, expert career paths, accelerated development programs, and national/international mobility.
Airbus supports flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.
This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity.
Company Information
Company: AIRBUS SAS
Employment Type: Permanent
Airbus is committed to workforce diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities.