Head of Enterprise Applications

Navantia UK, following its recent acquisition of Harland & Wolff's facilities, is committed to strengthening Britain's defence, maritime, and clean energy industrial capabilities. The company is poised for significant development in the renewables sector, leveraging its expanded infrastructure and expertise. 

Navantia UK is seeking a highly skilled Head of Enterprise Applications to lead the strategic transformation of its enterprise application landscape, focusing on the transition from IFS to SAP and the rollout and ongoing utilization of engineering platforms (including Windchill legacy systems and the future adoption of Siemens suite, Teamcenter, etc.). This role requires deep expertise in SAP implementation, enterprise application management, and engineering platform integration. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving the adoption of SAP and engineering solutions, ensuring alignment with business objectives, and overseeing a seamless transition from legacy systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the transition from IFS to SAP, ensuring minimal business disruption and alignment with corporate strategy.
• Oversee the rollout and optimization of engineering platforms, including the transition from Windchill to Siemens Teamcenter.
• Develop and implement an enterprise application strategy that supports Navantia UK’s long-term business goals.
• Manage the SAP implementation lifecycle, including planning, deployment, integration, and post-go-live support.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across IT, finance, operations, supply chain, and engineering to define and optimize business processes within SAP and engineering platforms.
• Ensure effective change management and training programs to facilitate user adoption of SAP and engineering solutions.
• Manage relationships with external SAP and engineering platform partners, vendors, and consultants to ensure the successful delivery of projects.
• Develop governance frameworks, policies, and best practices for enterprise application management.
• Lead a team of enterprise application specialists and provide guidance on system enhancements and upgrades.
• Ensure compliance with data security, regulatory requirements, and IT best practices.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize SAP and engineering platform functionality and business efficiency.

Why Join Navantia UK?

• Be part of a major ERP and engineering platform transformation initiative within a global organization.
• Opportunity to lead and shape the future of enterprise applications at Navantia UK.
• Work in a dynamic and innovative environment with a focus on digital transformation.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

If you are an enterprise application leader with a passion for ERP transformation, SAP implementation, and engineering platform integration, we encourage you to apply and help drive the next phase of Navantia UK’s digital journey.

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in enterprise application management, with a focus on SAP solutions and engineering platforms.
• Proven track record in managing large-scale ERP migrations, preferably from IFS to SAP.
• Strong understanding of SAP S/4HANA, including finance, procurement, supply chain, and manufacturing modules.
• Experience in engineering platform implementation and lifecycle management, such as Windchill and Siemens Teamcenter.
• Knowledge of data migration strategies, system integration, and cloud-based enterprise solutions.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Skills & Certifications:

• SAP certifications (e.g., SAP S/4HANA, SAP Activate, or Solution Manager).
• Experience with IFS ERP and understanding of its architecture.
• Familiarity with defense, shipbuilding, or engineering industries.
• Experience with PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) platforms, including Siemens Teamcenter and Windchill.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to drive digital transformation initiatives.

• Competitive base salary
• Company pension
• 31 days holiday (pro rata)
• Life Assurance
• L&D opportunities

If you experience difficulties or are unable to apply for a role on-line please contact us at [email protected] and one of the team will be in contact to help you.