We are looking for a visionary Senior SAP S/4HANA Solution Architect
to shape and lead a major digital transformation programme at one of
the UK’s leading aviation MRO facilities, based in Cardiff
This is a 6-month contract (Inside IR35) or Fixed Term engagement
with an immediate start.
THE ROLE
You will define the end-to-end SAP S/4HANA architecture for a complex ECC to S/4HANA transformation programme within an aerospace MRO environment. Acting as the most senior SAP voice on the programme, you will bridge technical design and business strategy, engaging at C-suite and steering committee level while leading cross-functional delivery teams.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- – Define end-to-end target architecture and transformation roadmap for ECC to S/4HANA migration in an aerospace MRO environment
- – Lead Fit-to-Standard workshops and drive Clean Core architecture
- – Oversee integration design across SAP PM, MM, FICO and adjacent systems (MES, PLM, third-party MRO platforms)
- – Champion SAP BTP for side-by-side extensions and SAP CPI for
- – Serve as trusted advisor to senior stakeholders and steering clear business value
- – Lead, mentor and align global delivery teams, functional analysts and development partners
- – Govern data migration strategy and hypercare stabilisation
- – Ensure compliance with aerospace regulations including AS9100 and relevant export control requirements
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
- – Proven experience as an SAP Solution Architect on large-scale S/4HANA transformation programmes — NOT configuration only
- – Aerospace and/or Aviation MRO industry background — MANDATORY,
- – Deep expertise in SAP PM (Plant Maintenance) — primary module
- – Strong SAP MM knowledge — primary module
- – SAP FICO knowledge — supporting integration awareness required
- – Both business AND technical skills — must be able to run
- – Right to work in the UK without sponsorship (British citizen, ILR, or EU Settled Status)
HIGHLY DESIRABLE
- – SAP BTP and Clean Core architecture experience
- – SAP CPI / Integration Suite knowledge
- – Knowledge of AS9100 quality standards and ITAR compliance
- – Experience with engine serialisation, life-limited parts tracking or rotable asset management in SAP
- – Previous experience at GE Aerospace, Rolls-Royce, Airbus, BAE Systems, Collins Aerospace or similar tier-1 aerospace
- – MES / PLM integration experience within aerospace environments
LOCATION & CONTRACT DETAILS
- – Location: Cardiff (Nantgarw), Wales — Hybrid working
- – Duration: 6 months (Inside IR35) or 6-month Fixed Term
- – Start: Immediate / ASAP
- – Rate: Competitive — based on experience
Please note: Only candidates with confirmed aerospace or MRO background AND senior SAP architecture experience will be considered. Functional-only or configuration-only profiles
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