Project Leader / Deployment Manager ER S/4 projects - M/F

Airbus Aircraft; Toulouse; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AIRBUS SAS in Toulouse, France, is seeking an ERP S/4HANA Project Leader to architect and drive the deployment of the SAP S/4HANA ERP across global operations within the ARP program. You will lead pilot phases across multiple sites to ensure a unified system while adhering to SAP standards and securing production ramp-ups.

The role requires 10+ years of leadership in large ERP deployments, strong change management, and fluency in English and French in a transnational setting.

Qualifications

• Proven experience (min 10 years) leading complex, large-scale cross-functional ERP SAP S/4HANA 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 and lead organizational change management.
• Apply BPRO process (Security-by-Design) and leverage cutting-edge technologies (AI, data analytics) to optimize ERP workflows.

Skills

SAP S/4HANA

Agile project management

Change management

Stakeholder management

AI & data analytics

English & French

Tools

SAP Activate

Job description

Job Description:

Job Description:

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:

Global capital of aeronautics and European capital for space research, Toulouse is a dynamic city in the southwest of France served by an international airport. Ideally located between the Mediterranean sea and the Atla ntic ocean and close to the Pyrenees mountains, it offers plenty of options for outdoor act ivities!

How we care for you:

• Financial rewards: Attractive salary, agreements on success and profit sharing schemes, employee savings plan abounded by Airbus and employee stock purchase plan on a voluntary basis.
• Work / Life Balance: Extra days-off for special occasions, holiday transfer option, a Staff council offering many socia l, cultural and sport activities and other services.
• Wellbeing / Health: Complementary health insurance coverage (disability, inv alidity, death). Depending on the site: health services center, concierge services, gym, carpooling application.
• Individual development: Great upskilling opportunities and development prospects with unlimited access to +10.000 e-learning courses to develop your employability, certifications, expert career path, accelerated development programmes, national and international mobility.

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

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:

• 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).

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

AIRBUS SAS

Employment Type:

Permanent

Classe Emploi (France): Classe G14

Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Programme & Project Management

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