Deployment Manager

Job Description:

SECURITY CLEARANCE: You will be subject to BPSS and Export Control checks (including a criminal record check)

TRAVEL REQUIRED: Some travel within UK and international

LOCATION: Belfast

GRADE: L1

TYPE: Full time

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

• Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options
• Work / Life Balance: 36 hour week, flexible working around core hours and Friday afternoons off, flexible working

Airbus is embarking on its most significant industrial evolution yet: Project Sparrow. As we absorb Spirit AeroSystems, our objective is to integrate this complex business into the core Airbus organization while safeguarding the daily continuity of operations and the global supply chain amidst massive production ramp-ups.

Central to this monumental effort is our Airbus Resources Planning (ARP) program, replacing hundreds of legacy tools with a unified SAP S/4HANA digital ecosystem. To steer us into the future, we are seeking a visionary Project Leader / Deployment Manager who combines deep, battle-tested change management expertise with a forward-thinking mastery of digital and AI technology.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM

• Strategic Leadership & Roadmap Integration: Shape the ARP strategy to integrate SAP S/4HANA solutions into the long-term roadmap. Partner with the D&IM team to align strategic direction, and continuously update themes to guide the execution of projects and decommissioning.
• End-to-End Project & Financial Governance: Manage all business activities across SAP S/4HANA projects through their full lifecycle. Secure quality, delivery, and financial targets (P&L) while actively managing risks, resource allocation, and the Make-or-Buy strategy.
• Methodology, Execution & Standards: Implement the SAP Activate methodology and enforce a strict governance framework to limit SAP Standard deviations close to 0%. Benchmark continuous improvements and drive Security-by-Design compliance.
• Stakeholder Management & Change Leadership: Coordinate a diverse, senior stakeholder panel across various functions and countries. Drive cultural change to shift organizational mindset toward embracing SAP Standard without customization, and champion a NextGen operating model for digital transformation.

ABOUT YOU

It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that sufficient detail is provided to demonstrate how they meet essential job criteria, as this alone will be used for vetting purposes.

Essential

• A relevant degree and a minimum of 10 years’ experience in a project management environment OR Lesser qualification and a minimum of 15 years’ experience in a project management environment.
• Methodology: Mastering LBIP and agile project management frameworks.
• Proven track record of leading large-scale, cross-functional project deployments (ideally on ERP SAP S/4HANA) within a complex, multi-site industrial or manufacturing environment.

Desirable

• Change Management: Exceptional soft skills with a "battle-tested" ability to manage cultural shifts, resist customization requests, and align senior stakeholders across matrix organizations.
• Autonomy & Collaboration: Ability to work independently within the business department while maintaining strong strategic links with the Digital team & the broader ARP program.
• Tech-Savvy: Forward-thinking mindset with an understanding of how to leverage cutting-edge technologies (such as AI and data analytics) to optimize ERP workflows.

Closing date: 5th of October 2026

Please note that meeting the mandatory criteria listed above guarantees consideration for the role, but does not ensure progression to the interview stage. In the event of a high volume of qualified applications, the selection panel reserves the right to shortlist and progress candidates who additionally meet one or more of the preferential (desirable) criteria.

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.

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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.

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