SAP Project Manager

Airbus Defence and Space; 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 is seeking an SAP ERP Service and SAP Project Manager to join the DIGITAL Team. You will become the UK focal point for SAP ECC on-premise systems and bridge business processes with technical capabilities.

The role covers leading international projects across SAP landscapes, driving ERP roadmaps, and ensuring compliance with UK and global regulations. A degree in Information Systems Technology or Business Administration and strong English communication

Qualifications

• Experience with SAP ERP, including S/4 HANA, in complex landscapes.
• Degree level in Information Systems Technology or Business Administration.
• Experience working with international, multidisciplinary teams.
• Fluent in English; willingness to travel occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Act as Service Manager and UK focal point for SAP ECC on-premise.
• Lead international projects across SAP landscapes including S/4 HANA.
• Identify process improvements and evolution per ERP Roadmap.
• Provide technical advice on scoping, development, deployment and Change Management.
• Coordinate project teams and manage subcontractors to deliver results.
• Ensure activities adhere to UK/international regulations and IT security.

Skills

SAP ERP

SAP S/4 HANA

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Change Management

Education

Degree in Information Systems Technology

Degree in Business Administration

Tools

SAP ECC

SAP S/4 HANA

Cloud-based SAP

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 and 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 and 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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Company

AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited

Employment Type

Permanent

Experience Level

Professional

Job Family

Programme & Project Management

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