Group Manager - SAP ERP CoE Platforms

About the role

Airbus is seeking a Group Manager for its SAP ERP CoE Platforms in Bangalore. The role sits within the Digital ERP CoE Platforms team and is responsible for day‑to‑day management of the ERP platform portfolio, driving strategy, operational health and continuous innovation.

Key responsibilities

• Own the full application lifecycle from design through retirement, managing dependencies across SAP platforms.
• Lead centralized project and service teams delivering a stream of ERP initiatives.
• Define standards and ensure accountability for SAP HANA, SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP), SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) and SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM).
• Promote continuous innovation, evaluate emerging technologies and implement cost‑effective solutions.
• Develop team competencies, career paths and foster a culture aligned with organisational values.
• Drive operational excellence, maintain SLAs, manage escalations and apply lessons learned.
• Oversee budget, cost estimation and charge‑back models for platform services.

Required profile

• Proven experience managing large‑scale SAP ecosystems in an international environment.
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to align technology strategy with business goals.
• Passion for delivery, innovation and service excellence within the ERP domain.
• Leadership experience in building and guiding high‑performing technical teams.

Required skills

• SAP HANA
• SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP)
• SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP)
• SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM)