Production Planning ERP Solution Architect

Responsibilities

• All ERP Digital related activities for the Production Planning Product/Services (Master Production Schedule, Material Requirements Planning (MRP), Work Order Creation/Execution, and Production Activity Control) for all Airbus North America business functions
• Acting as the Regional L3 Resolver embedded in the Group Global L3 team, providing the highest level of technical and functional expertise for the Airbus ERP Core Solution solution in the region
• Leading the deployment and stabilization of the ERP Core Solution global template, ensuring it is adapted to the specific industrial footprint and regional production planning requirements of the AIRBUS North America facilities
• Promoting and deploying state‑of‑the‑art digital solutions in Production Planning in line with AIRBUS Operating Model and Standards
• The Production Planning ERP Solution Architect has overall accountability on the performance (delivery, costs, people management) of the related product teams. Product scope is end‑to‑end (Design / Build / Run)
• Responsible for Multi‑Functional Teams formation in order to manage the Digital Product/Application lifecycle related to the Production Planning solution
• Drive continuous improvement of all products and services within the Production Planning Product/Service, especially focusing on digital continuity across the "Production Planning and Execution flows" physical flows to prevent digital system "hand‑off" errors
• Maintain a backlog of work with clear priorities agreed with the respective business stakeholders
• Acts as an advocate on behalf of business stakeholders to ensure his/her function’s services & products meet business priorities and needs
• Responsible for the roll‑out of Group Information Solutions and their local adaptations in line with group strategy for the Production Planning scope
• Future‑Proofing for ERP upgrade and future releases by ensuring local solutions and data adhere to the global "Clean Core" standards
• Ensures and secures strategic vision alignment between his/her function and the Business
• Manage projects that are in the scope of ERP Core Solution deployment and stabilization, using appropriate methodologies (waterfall, fast track, agile) in coordination with Airbus Core Solution and Digital Central
• Partners with the business and others IM Domains/PSL/Products & Services to ensure proper design and implementation in the frame of group‑wide initiatives
• Lead the deployment and stabilization of the ERP Core Solution global template on Production Planning scope
• Ensure that projects deliver appropriate business value (savings, efficiency, business growth)
• Responsible for guaranteeing end‑to‑end service according to agreed SLAs established with the business, specifically acting as the Regional L3 Resolver
• Liaise with the business and IM teams in Europe to contribute to the design/development of solutions and prepare the deployment and support of those solutions
• The architect is expected to foster innovation, maintain a pipeline of innovative features, and lead the Production Planning Product/Service design authority
• Organize and plan deployment activities, including end‑user training and post‑deployment incident logs
• Manages the Digital team in charge of designing, developing, maintaining and supporting the Production Planning Product/Service (Indirect report)
• Manage Team performance and employee development with the associated employee manager
• Works with IM Governance and Others IM Domains/PSL/Product & Services to identify opportunities in the IM Master Plan
• Manages related budget performance and identifies areas of savings
• Collaborates with global Airbus Digital Operations solutions counterparts to develop and improve standards
• Ensures compliance with Airbus Digital Operations solutions standards, security standards & evolving cyber security requirements

• Any SAP Certification is preferred
• Master Degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• At least 10 years of experience in application development and support in the manufacturing environment
• At least 10 years of Project Management…