SAP Project Manager

Airbus; Newport; Hybrid; 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

Season ticket loan

Tax-free technology scheme

Discounted shopping

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space Limited in Newport seeks an SAP ERP Service & Project Manager to drive ERP initiatives across SAP ECC/S/4HANA and cloud instances. You will bridge business processes with technical capabilities, acting as the UK focal point for ERP delivery.

The role requires leading complex projects, delivering change management, and ensuring security and regulatory compliance across international teams.

Qualifications

• Degree in Information Systems Technology or Business Administration or equivalent.
• Experience leading SAP ERP projects in large landscapes.
• Willingness to travel internationally as needed and communicate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Act as Service Manager and UK focal point for SAP ECC on-premise systems.
• Lead international projects across SAP S/4HANA and ECC implementations.
• Drive business process improvements and ERP roadmap evolution.
• Provide technical advice on scoping, deployment and change management.
• Coordinate project teams and manage subcontractors to deliver outcomes.
• Ensure activities comply with UK and international regulations and IT security.

Skills

SAP ERP

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Information Systems Technology

Business Administration

Tools

SAP ECC

SAP S/4HANA

Cloud platforms

Job description

Job Description:

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Must have or be able to obtain UK Eyes Only SC Security Clearance which requires you to be a sole British national.

LOCATION: Newport, South Wales (with some hybrid working available subject to our Hybrid Working Policy)

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
• season ticket loan
• tax-free technology scheme
• discounted shopping and much more

Work / Life Balance

• 37 hour week
• flexible working around core hours
• hybrid working
• up to 2 additional days per month as TOIL
• option to buy/sell holiday

There are no core hours on Friday afternoons. Employees may use this flexibility at their discretion, provided they fulfil their contractual working hours and meet business needs (such as urgent deadlines or client requirements)

Personal Development

• Personalised development plan
• Airbus Leadership University
• unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses
• internal mobility including international opportunities

Health & Wellbeing

• Wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests
• cycle-to-work scheme

Family and Caregiving

• Life assurance
• enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave and caregiving

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 (#ZEROe) to cleaning up space, sustainability is at the heart of our purpose. So, what's your next change?

It is an exciting time to join the DIGITAL Team. Working in DIGITAL means living global trends such as digitalization, innovation, and new ways of working. Airbus Defence and Space is seeking an SAP ERP Service and SAP Project Manager to join our diverse team in Newport.

You will become part of the international ERP Competence & Delivery Centre team, taking charge of ERP systems (on-premise and cloud-based). Acting as the UK focal point, you will bridge functional business processes with technical capabilities to drive our technological roadmap forward.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM

• Act as the Service Manager and UK focal point for the SAP ECC on-premise system, coordinating stakeholders to ensure service quality and end-user satisfaction.
• Lead and drive international projects and internal initiatives across our ERP landscapes, including SAP S/4 HANA, SAP ECC, and connected Cloud instances.
• Identify areas for business process improvement, maintain system functionalities, and drive landscape evolution in line with our ambitious ERP Roadmap.
• Provide specialist technical advice covering scoping, development, deployment, and Change Management, while proactively mitigating system obsolescence.
• Coordinate project teams, moderate effective workshops, and manage subcontractor resources to achieve project deliverables efficiently.
• Ensure all activities strictly adhere to UK and international regulations, IT Security guidelines, and internal Project Management standards.

ABOUT YOU

• Experience of mastering SAP ERP solutions (including SAP S/4 HANA) and leading project management within complex SAP ERP landscapes.
• Educated to degree level in Information Systems Technology, Business Administration, or a similar field (relevant Project Management and Change Management certifications are advantageous).
• Experience of working and communicating effectively within diverse, international, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver hands‑on, solution‑oriented results.
• Fluent in English (additional European languages are beneficial), with the adaptability to thrive in an evolving environment and a willingness to undertake occasional business travel.

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 the 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 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 our Talent Acquisition team will contact you.

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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 Defence and Space Limited

Employment Type:
Permanent

Experience Level:
Professional

Job Family:
Programme & Project Management

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