ERP Solution manager _ UK

Prestwick Aerosystems; Broughton; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual profit share

Contributory pension

Share options

Car leasing scheme

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Airbus Operations Limited seeks a professional Solution Manager to join the Digital for Operation team in the UK. You will translate complex SAP architectures and roadmaps into practical shop-floor improvements within a high-regulation aerospace context.

You will lead SAP/ERP deployments (S4H) with SAFe/Agile governance, collaborate with IM and site operations, and drive end-to-end supply chain and production processes while travelling (~20%).

Qualifications

• Experience in complex, highly regulated industries like Aerospace/Defense.
• Expertise in ERP deployment and SAP knowledge (S/4H).
• Strong change management leadership in SAFe/Agile contexts.
• Master’s degree in CS, Manufacturing Eng, or Logistics.
• Fluent English; German and/or French are a plus; travel ~20%.
• Willingness to travel to global production sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead workshops translating shop-floor needs into end-to-end Supply Chain and Demand processes.
• Governance: ensure SAP developments align with Fit-to-Standard and minimize customization.
• Translate SAP logics into business visualizations to secure stakeholder buy-in.
• Drive end-to-end flow improvements to support aircraft production ramp-up.
• Collaborate with IM and site operations to balance standards and business value.

Skills

ERP deployment

SAP modules

SAFe/Agile

Change management

English fluency

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science, Manufacturing Engineering, or Logistics

Tools

SAP S/4H

Job description

Job Description:

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Eligibility to gain UK SC Security Clearance

TRAVEL REQUIRED: Some travel within UK and international

LOCATION: Broughton

TYPE: Full time

What’s in it for you

• Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, various optional salary sacrifice benefits, shopping discounts and much more
• Work / Life Balance: 35 hour week, flexible working around core hours, flexible working, option to buy/sell holiday
• Personal Development: Personalised development plan and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities
• Health & Wellbeing: Bupa health insurance (including assisted fertility treatments and gender dysphoria & reassignment support), wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme, on-site canteen and coffee shop
• Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for parental leave (23 weeks at 100% pay), adoption / shared parental / caregiving leave, purpose built maternity rooms on site
• Inclusive Environment: Wellbeing room, Multi-faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity)

Our world is changing. And so are we. From our commitment to zero-carbon flight) to cleaning up space, sustainability is at the heart of our purpose. So what's your next change? At Airbus, we are not just defining the future of flight; we are fundamentally pioneering the next generation of aerospace production. This transformation requires a complete overhaul of our digital ecosystem, and we are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Solution Manager to be a core part of this journey. This role is far more than a typical management position; you are the essential "translator/connector leader", the indispensable figure who translates the complexity of large-scale SAP architectures and strategic digital roadmaps into tangible, effective realities on our high-pressure shop floors. You will join the "Digital for Operation" business department, the cornerstone of our industrial transformation. Within this department, we aim to simplify, streamline, prioritize & unlock the full potential of the latest digital technologies for the benefit of our operations.

How you will contribute to the team

As part of this team, your first assignment will be to support the UK integration in our ERP environment. You will join a very efficient Agile/SAFE team to finalise the Assembly project (Entry into service planned for 2027) and prepare the next steps related to Procurement, Supply Chain & Logistics, Plant maintenance, and overall legacy system decommissioning.

• Strategic Translation: You will lead in-depth workshops to translate operational shop-floor needs into end-to-end (E2E) Supply Chain and Demand processes
• Governance: Act as a content authority within our Multi-Functional Teams (MFTs), ensuring all SAP developments align with our "Fit-to-Standard" approach to minimize local customization while putting the customer experience & overall operational efficiency at the heart of everything - Compromise finder is a key word for your position.
• Executive Communication: You don't just "talk tech." You distill highly complex SAP logics into clear, business-driven visualizations that secure buy-in from top-level stakeholders.
• Operational Excellence: You will drive the reimagining of E2E flows to support our aircraft production ramp-up goals.
• Bridge the Gap: Collaborate hand-in-hand with our IM (Information Management) department and site operations to find the right compromise between system standards and business value.

About you

• Must have experience in complex, high-regulation industries such as Aerospace, Automotive, or Defense.
• Expertise in ERP deployment.
• Advances knowledge of SAP modules, ideally on S4H version.
• Proven ability to navigate SAFe/Agile methodologies while leading significant Change Management initiatives.
• Have a Master’s degree in Computer Science, Manufacturing Engineering, or Logistics.
• Fluency in English (German and/or French is a strong plus) and a willingness to travel (~20%) to stay connected with our global production sites.
• Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solutions.

How we can support you

• Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time.
• Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need and we’ll always do our best to accommodate your request.
• Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments for the selection process – you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview.
• Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.
• As a Disability Confident Employer, Airbus UK will offer an interview to any applicant that considers themselves to have a disability or long-term condition under the Equality Act 2010 and meets the minimum criteria of the role (as set out in the job advert). To ‘opt in’, just select the option during your application submission and your application will be considered accordingly.
• 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 information

• Company: Airbus Operations Limited
• Employment Type: Permanent
• Experience Level: Professional
• Job Family: Logistics

Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to [e-mail].

Airbus pioneers sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. The Company constantly innovates to provide efficient and technologically-advanced solutions in aerospace, defence, and connected services. In commercial aircraft, Airbus offers modern and fuel-efficient airliners and associated services. Airbus is also a European leader in defence and security and one of the world's leading space businesses. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions and services worldwide.

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