SAP S/4 HANA Plant Maintenance & Metrology Transformation Product Owner
LocationBelfast
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience5+ yrs
DepartmentLogistics
EquityIncluded
Company size10,000+ people
PostedOct 9, 2026 · 2d ago
Verified live5h ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Must have15
Degree level in Informatics, Manufacturing Engineering, Production or Supply-chain with minimum 5 years relevant experience in Aerospace or related complex industries
HNC level in Informatics, Manufacturing Engineering, Production or Supply-chain with minimum 8 years relevant experience in Aerospace or related complex industries
Plant Maintenance & Metrology business detailed knowledge
Global supply-chain end to end business understanding
Deep understanding of SAP related modules
S/4 proficiency, both in terms of solution and deployment methodology
Customer oriented mindset
Good stakeholders management, ability to negotiate and find the win-win solution
Highly autonomous, transparent leader who excels at senior-level negotiation, conflict resolution, and driving win-win solutions across cross-functional and newly integrated organizational borders
Ability to work in a demanding multi-national environment, including external partners
Good communication skills (written and oral). Ability to translate complex data into clear documentation to guide alignment and decision
Proven track record in performing change management
Mastery of project management (at least 5 years)
Fluency in English
Frequent travel within UK and international
Nice to have6
Knowledge of additional domains (on top of Plant Maintenance & Metrology) and experience in Operations
Experience with SAFe/Agile frameworks
Proficiency in AI applications to boost efficiency
Previous experience in SAP transitions during corporate carve-ins/integrations
Proficiency in French and/or German
SAP certifications are considered as a plus
Eligibility1
Eligibility to gain UK SC Security Clearance OR subject to BPSS and Export Control checks
Skills
SAP S/4 HANA
SAFe
Agile
AI
Benefits
Profit sharing
Pension
Share options
Flexible hours
Job Description:
SECURITY CLEARANCE: Eligibility to gain UK SC Security Clearance OR You will be subject to BPSS and Export Control checks (including a criminal record check)
TRAVEL REQUIRED: Frequent travel within UK and international
Work / Life Balance: 36 hour week, flexible working around core hours and Friday afternoons off, flexible working.
Closing date: 23rd OCTOBER 2026
Job Summary
Airbus is embarking on one of its most critical industrial and supply chain integrations to date. As we absorb the operations of a vital Tier 1 aerostructures supplier, our objective is to integrate this complex business into the core Airbus organization, while safeguarding the daily continuity of operations and global supply chain. Central to this monumental effort is the expansion of our Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP) system, replacing legacy tools with a unified SAP S/4 HANA digital ecosystem.
The Mission
In this context, a vacancy for a Plant Maintenance & Metrology Transformation Product Owner in Belfast has arisen. The newly acquired Belfast site focuses on the A220 wings and A220 mid fuselage components. As a Product Owner,you will strategically drive the design & deployment of SAP S/4 HANA. Your scope will encompass Industrial assets management, especially Maintenance and Metrology processes.
HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM
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Drive the delivery of the Plant Maintenance & Metrology team.
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Steer collaboration and alignment between Belfast Operations stakeholders (key users, executives), Process Owners and Information Management teams all along the project, from early discovery phase up to entry into service.
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Enable an efficient implementation of new processes and Airbus digital tools, aligned with SAP standards and Airbus global strategy.
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Perform in-depth analysis of current organization, processes and IT solutions.
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Assess and deliver the SAP S/4 HANA based solution. Collaborate with other Airbus S/4 projects to benefit from synergies and harmonize solutions.
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Deploy the SAP S/4 HANA solution together with the surrounding Airbus tool chain. Contribute to the deployment strategy elaboration.
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Perform business transformation and ensure business adoption, especially via business acceptance tests. Prepare and execute data migration and entry into service. Orchestrate hypercare to support operations once deployment is done.
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All along the project, focus on Plant Maintenance & Metrology scope, while ensuring the integration with other domains (Finance, Manufacturing, Shopfloor, Procure & Supply, Logistics, Quality …). Manage the collaboration with other teams, inside and outside the Belfast project.
Essential
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Be educated to degree level in Informatics, Manufacturing Engineering, Production or Supply-chain, together with a minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience in Aerospace or related complex industries (e.g., Automotive, Defence)
or
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Be educated to HNC level in Informatics, Manufacturing Engineering, Production or Supply-chain, together with a minimum of 8 years’ relevant experience in Aerospace or related complex industries (e.g., Automotive, Defence).
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Plant Maintenance & Metrology business detailed knowledge. Global supply-chain end to end business understanding.
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Deep understanding of SAP related modules (incl. Supply-chain ones for Spare Parts management). S/4 proficiency, both in terms of solution and deployment methodology. SAP certifications are considered as a plus.
•
Customer oriented mindset
•
Good stakeholders management, ability to negotiate and find the win-win solution
•
Highly autonomous, transparent leader who excels at senior-level negotiation, conflict resolution, and driving “win-win” solutions across cross-functional and newly integrated organizational borders.
•
Ability to work in a demanding multi-national environment, including external partners.
•
Good communication skills (written and oral). Ability to translate complex data into clear documentation to guide alignment and decision.
•
Proven track record in performing change management.
•
Mastery of project management( at least 5 years)
•
Fluency in English is mandatory.
Desirable skills
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Knowledge of additional domains (on top of Plant Maintenance & Metrology) and experience in Operations are a plus.
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Experience with SAFe/Agile frameworks
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Proficiency in AI applications to boost efficiency
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Previous experience in SAP transitions during corporate carve-ins/integrations is a distinct advantage.
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Proficiency in French and/or German is a distinct advantage.
This role requires a level of spoken and/or written English that is necessary to carry out the duties of the position effectively. Equivalent qualifications or demonstrable experience will be considered.
Hiring process
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 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.
Legal
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.
Company:
Airbus Belfast Limited
Employment Type:
Permanent
Experience Level:
Professional
Job Family:
Logistics <JF-SM-LO>
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