Project Management Responsibilities
* IT responsibility for the successful implementation of our current S/4HANA Procurement modules for MBDA UK.
* Manage the planning, coordination and supervision of SAP projects, ensuring rigorous monitoring of the quality of the integrators deliverables.
* Serve as the main point of contact between business teams and DEx teams (security, network, technical architect, back office…)
* Act as the primary contact for the DS Procurement domain during the deployment of S/4 systems for the UK.
* Lead the DS Procurement roadmaps for the MBDA UK.
Business As Usual & Optimisation
* Serve as the DS point of contact to manage anomalies and enhancements requested by key users of SAP procurement modules.
* Provide functional and technical support to key business users.
Leadership & Training
* Lead and train local and international teams, monitor knowledge transfer sessions and reinforce DS capabilities on SAP procurement modules.
Qualifications & Experience
* Deep knowledge of SAP procurement, especially MM configuration and interfaces. Additional experience in logistics is desirable.
* Experience integrating SAP procurement with Finance, Supply Chain and Vendor Management Systems.
* Project management experience in multinational SAP projects.
* Hands‑on experience with data migration and master data governance.
* Track record of challenging third‑party development teams to deliver business requirements.
* Experience with S/4HANA is an advantage.
This role will focus on Procurement and will support maintenance activities as well as related SAP S/4 modules. It falls within the Digital Solutions (DS) area of MBDA, part of Digital Excellence (DEx), delivering IT solutions across domains.
We are working on a transformation programme to move from SAP ECC6 to SAP S/4HANA across the MBDA Group using Greenfield methodology. This strategy will provide an opportunity for each domain to review the use of existing tools, determine a roadmap for consolidation across the Group and deliver best‑in‑class tools for business users.
Working Conditions & Salary
* Salary circa £70,000, dependent on experience.
* Hybrid working: 1–2 days per week on site; additional days may be required depending on project phase.
* Security clearance: British citizen or dual UK national with British citizenship; BPSS required.
Benefits
* 25 days paid annual leave per calendar year, plus statutory and public holidays.
* Additional day of annual leave at each milestone of 5, 10 and 15 years of service.
* Option to purchase up to five extra holiday days through payroll.
* Dynamic Working policies allow flexibility around hours and location, including paid overtime and dynamic leave.
* Defined Contribution retirement savings plan: 4% employee and 6% employer contribution, up to +2% additional.
* Free financial webinars and access to a financial education website.
* Share Incentive Plan: shares in BAE Systems PLC.
* Mortgage advice and webinars at no charge.
* Season Ticket Loan: borrow the value of public transport season tickets, spread over 12 months.
* Critical Illness: tax‑free lump sum payment for diagnosis, covering medical expenses and lifestyle adjustments.
* Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential counseling with up to 8 structured sessions.
* Voluntary Private Medical Insurance with three healthcare plans.
* Funded Private Medical Insurance for eligible employees (Grade C & above).
* Dental Insurance with six levels of coverage and cash back options.
* Healthcare Cash Plan: cash back for optician, dental, health and wellbeing expenses.
* Healthcare and Leisure benefits: cash back for medical fees, dentist fees, optician and access to discounts on sporting and recreational facilities.
* Healthworks Gym membership at the Stevenage site with classes.
* Discounted gym memberships across the UK.
* Club: social activities including theatre trips, days out, sporting activities.
* Company Bonus: bonus of up to 21% of base salary.
* Pension: maximum total (employer + employee) contribution up to 14%.
* Flexible working: support for flexible working arrangements.
* Enhanced parental leave: up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, with enhancements for paternity, neonatal leave and fertility treatments.
* Facilities: subsidised meals, free car parking and more.
* Enjoy tax‑free lump sum for critical illness and other support.
* Additional benefits: discounts & vouchers, technology vouchers, charity donations, MyCar scheme, holiday purchase.
* Learning & Development: access to learning platforms, apprenticeships and up to £150 support per year for further study.
* Management training opportunities for team leaders.
* Dynamic Working: flexi‑time and the ability to work from home with dynamic working arrangements. Accrue up to 15 days flexi‑leave plus 25 days annual leave and bank holidays.
* All employees must hold UK Security or BPSS clearance.
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