Digital Finance Product Manager

About the role

This is a critical digital role within our newly established Digital team in Kinston, instrumental in ensuring end to end stability and performance of our Digital Finance Solution with a primary focus on ERP (SAP) solution.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead the transition period from an overall Digital Finance perspective: 40% Ensure services delivered from existing suppliers are in line with the current contracts to secure the day to day activities. (bugs / defects resolution as per TSA) until the transition to the end state is secured.
• Anticipate, Advice & Secure on potential mandatory small evolutions / change requests of the As-Is solutions with the existing suppliers being and remaining compliant / efficient.
• Develop deep understanding of the As-Is solutions (end to end) with processes associated to ease the transition to the Digital Finance central and local solutions.
• Be the focal point between Kinston local teams and the central SAP ERP CoE (Finance), ensuring effective communication and alignment on Finance solutions.
• Gather and anticipate local and legal requirements / specificities and liaise with local/central teams.
• Manage the end state deployments: 30% Together with the Digital regional Domains, being fully responsible and accountable for the Digital Operations service performance of the local site Supply Chain : In alignment with regional & global sourcing strategies: drive the suppliers activities related to Digital Operations solutions and services, track the suppliers performance for any deliveries for Operations, may it be for project or for run activities
• Manage and secure efficiency and reliability after the end state deployment: 15% Change: define and lead the change management / plant adoption and implementation of the Digital solutions being delivered to the Operations at plant level, whichever team, function, Airbus entity or external supplier delivers them.
• Act as the key stakeholder to secure Digital Finance in the Region
• Steer the creation and stabilization of the Digital Finance Activities with Central Digital Finance Team in Europe
• Steer & secure with Digital North America the local Digital finance activities
• Ensure that overall application portfolio is maintained and secured end to end on Digital side
• Steer the Digital strategy definition for Finance (3y & 5y) for local and central applications ensuring alignment with the central team.

  Requirements

  • Bachelor Degree in Information Technology or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 15 years of experience in Digital and/or Finance processes and their integration within an ERP environment (e.g., SAP FI, CO, PS, QM, S/4HANA) in a manufacturing or industrial context.
  • Additional experiences in operations / logistics with Finance integration is highly desired.
  • Minimum 5 years experience working with and supporting Service Now and Integrated Tools
  • Experience in managing external suppliers deliverables.
  • Work effectively with multi-functional international teams and adapt to a fast-paced environment.
  • Proven experience ideally within a large-scale Digital transformation context in a similar role.
  • Ability to plan, prioritize, organize, schedule, and execute assignments.
  • Analytical skills, with strong-problem solving capability.
  • Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills.
  • Knowledge in the areas of ITSM, ITAM, ITIL, and KPI reporting.
  • Domestic and International travels ad-hoc.
  • Proficiency in written and spoken English.
  • Preferred Experience: Minimum of ITIL foundations with advanced ITIL certifications is a plus Technical certification in one of the following: Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer, Cisco Certified Network Professional, Certified Information Systems Security Professional, Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional.
  • Minimum of ITIL foundations with advanced ITIL certifications is a plus.
  • Experience in post-merger integration or transition projects, especially in multi-system environments (desired).
  • Experience with quality management systems and performance monitoring frameworks.
  • Demonstrated ability in risk management and operational excellence.
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Project Management certification is a plus.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
  • Knowledge of new concepts and technologies such as Finance Automation, Analytics is a plus.
  • A proactive mindset with a strong drive for results and continuous improvement.

    Qualifications

    • Eligible for employment in the US
    • Onsite attendance : 70-80% required
    • Vision: able to see and read computer screen and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings.
    • Daily Hearing: able to hear to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on production floor including safety warnings or alarms
    • Daily Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications
    • Daily Equipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts.
    • Daily Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs.
    • Daily Lifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs.
    • Daily Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools.
    • Daily Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on computer.
    • Daily Squatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving.
    • Daily Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on production floor.
    • Daily Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents): able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces.
    • Daily Personal Protective Equipment required: Required PPE includes, but is not limited to, Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Respirators/Masks, and/or Protective Gloves as required by site and/or customer site

      Skills

      • Technical certification in one of the following: Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer, Cisco Certified Network Professional, Certified Information Systems Security Professional, Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional
      • Knowledge of new concepts and technologies such as Finance Automation, Analytics
      • A proactive mindset with a strong drive for results and continuous improvement.

        Benefits

        Financial Rewards: Competitive pay, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)

      • Work/Life Balance: Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a paid parental leave program.
      • Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages.
      • Individual Development: Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path; as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes; and both national and international mobility.

        Pay

        Competitive pay, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)

        Schedule

        Onsite attendance : 70-80% required