Workday Change Manager

Change Manager – HR Transformation (Workday & ServiceNow)

Rate: Market Rate - Outside IR35 
Contract Length: 6 months
Location: Central London (Hybrid: Tue–Thu on-site)

A global professional services organisation is delivering a multi-year HR transformation programme, including the implementation of Workday and ServiceNow and a shift toward a skills-based operating model. We’re looking for an experienced Change Manager to play a pivotal role in driving behavioural, cultural, and process adoption across the business.

Role Overview
You will lead change strategy and execution across several HR transformation initiatives, working closely with HR leaders, project teams, and communications partners. Your focus will be on engaging stakeholders, shaping compelling messages, building change readiness, and ensuring smooth adoption of new systems and ways of working.
Key Responsibilities
•    Develop and deliver effective change management strategies and plans.
•    Create innovative engagement approaches for a time-poor stakeholder group.
•    Assess change impacts, stakeholder groups, and training requirements.
•    Collaborate with internal and external communications teams to deliver clear, consistent messaging.
•    Build buy-in and adoption through influencing leaders and mobilising a change network.
•    Measure change readiness and adoption, capturing feedback to drive improvements.
•    Support leadership communications linked to wider transformation goals.
•    Support early-phase deployments of Workday and ServiceNow and contribute to improving the employee experience.
Skills & Experience
•    Significant experience in Change Management within transformation programmes; skills-based transformation experience is a plus.
•    Practical, hands-on experience with Workday (Talent, Performance, Learning, Time & Absence).
•    Strong communication and stakeholder-influencing skills; able to “sell” change effectively.
•    Experience working with or managing external communications agencies.
•    Ability to translate technical or process detail into clear, people-focused messaging.
•    Background in professional services or similar environments preferred.