SAP Senior Project Manager

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Job Description:

Airbus Commercial Aircraft is looking for a SAP Senior Project Manager to join our Financial Systems Department based in Herndon, VA.

You will be responsible for running large projects and transformation activities that support the development of Airbus in North America, including Airbus Divisions and Subsidiaries in the United States, Canada, Central and Latin America. In this role, you will lead the different initiatives related to SAP systems improvements and transformations. These can be Systems, Processes and integration standards as well as Organizational Change. You will be responsible for the different integration projects by leading the Finance in Industrial Systems and ensuring successful integration of all Systems connecting to Central Finance Systems within Airbus World.

Meet the Team:

Our Finance and Accounting team members need excellent analytical and communication skills to successfully manage our financial portfolio. Our teams provide key analytics – from month-end closing to performance management analysis for our partners. If you’re analytical, detail oriented and have a passion for numbers, you’ll enjoy working with our cross-functional global team.

Your Working Environment:

The Washington, D.C. metro area is home to multiple Airbus offices: In our nation’s capital you will find the Airbus Experience Center, a collection of interactive, multimedia exhibitions highlighting the extensive role the company plays in the aviation, aerospace and defense industries in the U.S. and around the world. The D.C. area is also home to our regional corporate headquarters – located adjacent to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) - it makes flying in a breeze!

How We Care for You:

• Financial Rewards: Competitive base salary, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)
• Work/Life Balance: Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program.
• Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages.
• Individual Development: Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes and both national and international mobility.

Your Challenges:

Project Management (50%):

• Be an authority to lead high-risk & complex projects while using cross-functional resources and capabilities.
• Fully Understanding of SAP delivery models by following ASAP methodology, tools, and procedures.
• Engage with partners both internal & External and be responsible for delivery of its major elements including project business objectives, scope and solution within quality criteria, on time and budget.
• Responsible for identifying resources and providing recommendations for distributing work among employees and subcontractors in relationship to project(s).
• Review project plans and scope with the Project team to ensure that all team members understand the assigned tasks and associated delivery dates.
• Provide leadership in ensuring consistent use of the Airbus project methodology.
• Raise early issues about the projects to management and be Responsible to handle and maintain o