Manager - SAP Solutions Team

Airbus U.S. Space & Defense, Inc offers advanced solutions to meet the most complex U.S. defense, security, space, and intelligence requirements. Celebrating over 50 years in the US, we remain a trusted government partner, leveraging world-class satellite, laser communication, rotor and fixed wing solutions to help our national security, defense and space focused customers meet their missions.

Airbus U.S. looks to employ a commitment driven team, dedicated to enabling our customer's mission success. We are committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment and a welcoming and engaging staff. With competitive compensation and superior employee benefits, as well as a commitment to fostering individual career growth, Airbus U.S. is the place where top talent wants to work.

Position Summary:

Leads a team of dedicated SAP professionals responsible for designing, developing, implementing, optimizing, and maintaining SAP solutions that integrate with Airbus US Space & Defense, Inc., supply chain, logistics, and production systems. Also responsible for ensuring that the company's systems and processes comply with relevant laws and IT regulations and plays a critical role in maintaining the integrity and legal compliance of the operations. The role is responsible for maintaining transparency and providing accurate information for decision-making and compliance purposes.

Responsibilities:

SAP Team lead (40%):

• Provides leadership and tactical guidance to a team of SAP developers and module experts, ensuring they are equipped and motivated to develop and maintain SAP application functionality to meet the needs of the business.
• Directs SAP solutions team to develop and implement SAP strategies to refine processes, improve efficiency, and keep pace with business growth.
• Stays abreast of SAP trends and best practices; provides for the development of staff knowledge and capabilities in line with the current needs of the business.

Project Management (25%):

• Manages resources and budget of projects up to 5M$
• Engages with business stakeholders and technical staff to understand business requirements and translate them into effective SAP solutions. Builds proactive formal and informal relationships and communications channels with key internal & external stakeholders.
• Develops project plans following Agile project management methodology, identifies resource requirements, and manages SAP projects from conception to completion, ensuring conformity with agreed-upon timelines and budgets.
• Follows Agile project management methodology and is responsible for delivering the systems solutions through to entry into service
• Meets regularly with the project team to:
  • Assign workstreams and tasks and validate project team's understanding of them;
  • Hold project team members accountable for progress and timely completion of assigned tasks;
  • Identify risks and escalate issues and to develop mitigation plans;
  • Review incoming and outgoing project documentation;
  • Create informative progress reports for stakeholders;
  • Celebrate the completion of key milestones; and
  • Ensure stakeholder satisfaction with final outcome(s) of project.
• Apprises stakeholders of project progress, issues, risk management, and revisions to the original project plan(s). Maintains transparency and provides accurate information for decision-making and compliance purposes.
• Conducts post-project reviews and creates detailed reports for executive staff.

SAP operational / Support activities (35%) :

• Serves as internal subject matter expert and trusted advisor to senior leadership on matters involving role of SAP solutions in achieving process optimization and business transformation.
• Organizes and facilitates a change advisory board (CAB) to direct modeling, design, and testing of concepts and potential changes to SAP applications and solutions in Airbus U.S. operations.
• Directs implementation, configuration, testing and on-going maintenance of SAP applications and solutions to ensure system stability and reliability.
• Analyzes situations, evaluates alternatives, and implements solutions within standards (where applicable).
• Interprets guidelines and analyzes factual information to adapt or modify processes in response to changing circumstances.
• Provides for user acceptance testing, stress testing, and user training of all SAP applications and solutions.

Requirements:

Education:

• Master's degree in Information Systems or equivalent training required

Experience:

• 10 to 15 years related experience required.
• Experience in migration from ECC6 to S4/Hana required.
• Experience in stakeholder management and SAP program lead.
• Demonstrated experience with standard software applications, including MS Office, Windows. May require database management skills with ability to produce reports. Ability to use advanced computer functions.

Performance Attributes and Capability:

• Full understanding of SAP delivery models by following ASAP methodology, tools, and procedures.
• In-depth knowledge of SAP modules integration with the major SAP modules such as MM-PP-SD-HR-FI-CO
• In-depth knowledge of Logistic and Manufacturing technical integration in SAP
• In-depth knowledge of Procure to Pay integration within SAP
• In-depth knowledge of Customs process and systems.
• In-depth experience of IT business controls & compliance and Airbus Internal Controls Self-Assessment (ICSA)
• Ability to manipulate, analyze and interpret data.
• Must be customer service oriented.
• Training ability/experience a plus. (training others)
• Duties may require non-routine analysis, research and follow-through
• May act as a resource to others to solve problems.

Mobility:

• US citizenship is required.
• Travel may be required up to 30% of the time; current U.S. passport is recommended.

Physical Capability:

• Vision: able to see and read computer screen and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents.
• Hearing: able to hear to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds including safety warnings or alarms.
• Equipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment.
• Carrying: able to carry documents, electronic equipment and/or supplies up to 25lbs.
• Lifting: able to lift documents, electronic equipment and/or supplies up to 25lbs.
• Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on computer.
• Squatting / Kneeling: able to occasionally squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items shelved on bottom shelves.
• Standing: able to stand for long periods of time.

Equal Opportunity:

Airbus provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or other legally protected status. In addition to federal law requirements, Airbus complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, demotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. Airbus expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status.

As a matter of policy, Airbus does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered. Airbus does not offer tenured or guaranteed employment. Employment with Airbus is at will, meaning either the company or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice. Airbus reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

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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 HR@airbusus.com