About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced SAP Project Director to lead the end-to-end implementation and transformation initiatives of SAP solutions within the aviation industry. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in SAP program management, combined with a strong understanding of aviation operations, regulatory requirements, and digital transformation trends in the sector.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and direct SAP implementation and transformation programs, ensuring alignment with business strategy, timelines, and budgets.
- Oversee the full project lifecycle from planning and design through execution, testing, deployment, and post-go-live support.
- Act as the strategic liaison between business stakeholders, SAP consultants, and technical teams to ensure project success.
- Manage project governance, risk, compliance, and performance metrics.
- Ensure effective change management and user adoption strategies tailored to the aviation industry.
- Monitor integration of SAP modules (e.g., SAP S/4HANA, SAP EAM, SAP MM, SAP FICO) with aviation-specific systems such as MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul) and fleet management.
- Collaborate with global teams and vendors, ensuring high-quality delivery across geographically distributed environments.
Required Skills and Experience:
- Master/Bachelor&aposs degree in Computer Engineering or in any related field.
- 15+ years of overall experience, including 10+ years in SAP program/project management.
- Proven experience delivering SAP solutions in the aviation industry, such as airports, airlines, MRO, or aerospace.
- Strong knowledge of SAP modules relevant to aviation (e.g., SAP EAM, SAP S/4HANA, SAP Logistics, Finance).
- Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
- Solid understanding of aviation regulatory and operational environments.
- Experience working with system integrators, SAP partners, and cross-functional teams.
- PMP, PRINCE2, or SAP Activate certification is a plus.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in large-scale SAP transformation or migration projects (e.g., ECC to S/4HANA).
- Familiarity with digital technologies in aviation (IoT for aircraft, predictive maintenance, mobility solutions).
- Exposure to cloud platforms (SAP BTP, Azure, AWS) and hybrid SAP environments.
