VIE (d/f/m) within SAP S/4HANA Lighthouse Project

Job Description

In order to support the SAP S/4HANA Lighthouse Project, Airbus Operations is looking for a VIE (Volunteer for International Experience) within the SAP S/4HANA Lighthouse Project (d/f/m). You are a highly motivated graduate and want to get to know the work of Airbus? Then apply now! We look forward to your support in the SAP S/4HANA Lighthouse Project as a VIE.

Project Details

• Location: Buxtehude
• Start: As soon as possible
• Duration: Max. 24 months

Definition – VIE

The Volunteer for International Experience (VIE) program is an international program sponsored by the French Ministry of Economy, Finance and Employment, open to Airbus as a way to offer young professionals valuable paid work experience abroad in a technical or business function. We are looking for highly motivated graduates aged 18 to 28 years who are citizens of the European Union (all E.U. nationals, plus Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein). Candidates meeting these criteria and interested in a VIE should register before their 28th birthday on the website For graduates interested in a career with Airbus, this could be the start of a rewarding future in a dynamic and forward‑thinking sector.

Your Location

Buxtehude – a picturesque town in direct proximity to Hamburg with public transport connection – hosts Airbus Cabin Electronics. We are responsible for the end‑to‑end value chain of cabin management and connectivity solutions for all Airbus aircraft. In every Airbus cabin beats a heart from Buxtehude. We offer a unique opportunity for direct collaboration across all disciplines to deliver an innovative high‑tech portfolio for passenger comfort, aircraft safety and connectivity.

What’s the Mission?

We’re not just upgrading a system; we’re building the future of our operations! The SAP S/4HANA Lighthouse Project is a critical initiative to transition from our current SAP R/3 system to next‑generation S/4HANA. This newly created position makes you a key player in ensuring a smooth and successful transition for our production and after‑sales business in Buxtehude.

You’ll be at the forefront of:

• Automating data migration and testing: evolutionary solutions to replace manual grunt work.
• Ensuring system integrity: working directly with SAP key users across all business areas through intense tool and system testing.
• Agile project management: coordinating and supporting user acceptance tests, prioritizing issues, and contributing to backlog grooming in a dynamic, agile environment.

Your Benefits

• Work‑life balance with a 35‑hour week (flexitime).
• Mobile working after agreement with the department.
• Traveling overseas or within Germany (team events) after consultation and agreement from the department.
• International environment with the opportunity to network globally.
• Work with modern/diversified technologies.
• Close contact with interfaces, participating in weekly team meetings – not just brewing coffee.
• Opportunity to participate in the Generation Airbus Community to expand your network.

Your Tasks And Responsibilities

As part of the SAP S/4HANA project team, you’ll be deeply involved in all relevant workshops and regular project meetings. Your concrete tasks will evolve as the project progresses, but they'll include:

• Defining and executing test cases: collaborate with SAP key users to define, plan, and perform testing activities across various lines of business including Finance, Procurement, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Asset Management and Sales & Services.
• Tracking progress and results: record test results, track progress, and communicate findings to the project team.
• International collaboration: work closely with our colleagues in Toulouse, France, to avoid duplication and leverage synergies, ensuring a unified and efficient implementation.
• Driving corrective actions: engage in regular exchanges within the project team on test results and help drive corrective actions.

You’ll have interfaces within the project team and with various hierarchy levels across all involved functions, giving you a broad understanding of our operations.

Desired Skills And Qualifications

• A degree or comparable qualification in Computer Science, Data Analysis, Engineering, or a related field.
• Programming skills and a basic understanding of SAP systems.
• Experience in process analysis, data modeling, and the implementation of digital solutions would be a plus.
• Fluency in German and English (verbal and written) is essential. French would be a plus.
• Strong abstraction and structuring skills – you’re a natural problem‑solver.

Please upload the following documents: cover letter, CV, relevant transcripts, letters of reference.

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Company

Airbus Operations GmbH

Employment Type

VIE, VISC

Experience Level

Entry Level

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