Leonardo
SAP Transformation Lead
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SAP Transformation Lead
SAP Transformation Lead Leonardo UK
Salary Range
£62,000 - £90,000
Leonardo UK operates a grade-based salary framework with broad bands. The salary range reflects the approved grade band for this role or a narrower hiring range within that band, benchmarked against the external market. Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity.
Your Impact
Join Leonardo UK as an SAP Transformation Lead and drive a pivotal enterprise-wide SAP upgrade, transforming the digital backbone of a leading defence organisation. This is a unique opportunity to:
- Lead a complex transformation programme across engineering, manufacturing, and operations.
- Ensure alignment with high standards of security, performance, and compliance in mission-critical environments.
- Define a multi-year SAP technology roadmap, integrating with secret (or higher) clearance systems and defence regulations.
Key Responsibilities
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Strategic Leadership
- Own and drive the end-to-end upgrade of legacy SAP systems, spanning Engineering, Manufacturing, Customer Support, Finance, and more.
- Define and execute the upgrade strategy, including scope, deployment approach, risk mitigation, and resource planning.
- Develop a multi-year SAP roadmap aligned with business objectives and defence compliance (including classified system management).
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Technical & Strategic Execution
- Lead technical assessment, data migration, business process redesign, and cutover planning.
- Rationalise or redesign custom code and integrations to meet future business requirements.
- Ensure process standardisation, automation, and adoption of new SAP capabilities (e.g., digital thread, Industry 4.0 principles).
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Stakeholder & Partnership Management
- Act as the primary SAP interface between PLM and MES teams.
- Design and implement integration strategies between SAP, PLM, and MES for seamless workflows.
- Ensure data alignment, BOM synchronisation, and traceability across systems, including classified parts/products.
- Manage external partners and system integrators to maintain delivery quality and compliance.
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Governance & Compliance
- Define governance frameworks for enhancement requests, prioritisation, and change control.
- Ensure cybersecurity, export controls, and defence-sector regulations are met.
- Establish documentation standards, system controls, and configuration governance.
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Collaboration & Communication
- Partner with Future Factory, Engineering, Supply Chain, IT Security, and Leadership to align requirements.
- Present upgrade progress, KPIs, risks, and decisions to senior stakeholders.
What You’ll Need
To excel in this role, you’ll bring:
- Industry Expertise
- Proven experience leading major SAP upgrades or S/4HANA transformations.
- Deep knowledge of core SAP modules (e.g., PP, MM, QM, SD, FI/CO), integration technologies (BAPIs, IDocs, APIs), and SAP systems (EWM, IBP, SAP Cloud).
- Background in SAP integration with PLM, MES, and experience in highly regulated industries (defence, aerospace).
- Familiarity with digital thread, model-based engineering, and cybersecurity/compliance frameworks.
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- Leadership & Technical Skills
- Stakeholder management and communication skills to drive cross-functional buying-in.
- Project management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, Agile).
- Hands-on understanding of classified system environments.
Security Clearance
This role requires:
- Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) pre-employment screening.
- Possibly National Security Vetting (NSV) (e.g., The Security Check or Developed Vetting). Learn more here.
Why Leonardo?
We empower our employees to thrive with a comprehensive benefits package:
- Work-Life Balance
- Generous leave (including flexi-days).
- Pension scheme (15% employer contribution).
- Wellbeing Support
- App access to mental health services, financial advice, and inclusion networks (e.g., Equalise, Armed Forces, Pride, Carers).
- Career Growth
- Reimbursement scheme for certified courses.
- Referral bonus and financial recognition.
- Flexible & Inclusive Environment
- Hybrid working, up to £500/year in flexible benefits (e.g., private healthcare, tech discounts), and commitment to diversity.
Location Primary: Edinburgh (GB) Secondary: Basildon, Luton - Cap. Green 300, Southampton (GB)
Contract Type: Permanent | Hybrid: Hybrid (options available).
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