SAP Change Lead

SAP Change Lead / SAP Change Manager

3-6 Month Contract

£450 - £500 per day (Inside IR35)

South East

SystemsAccountants are working behalf of our client implementing SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud to source an experienced Change Manager with in-depth expertise in business process reengineering and optimisation in the context of SAP implementations. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of driving SAP change management initiatives and ensuring smooth transitions to SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud.

The Change Manager will be joining mid-way through the implementation during the cutover from current systems to the new SAP environment, focusing on ensuring effective end-user adoption and the successful embedding of SAP S/4HANA.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of change management activities, managing stakeholder engagement, including business leaders, project managers and IT teams
• Develop and manage detailed change management plans, and monitor the progress of change management activities and report on their effectiveness.
• Develop and execute communication plans to keep stakeholders and the wider business informed and engaged throughout the project go-live process and into business-as-usual operations. Ensure changes to processes are effectively documented and communicated to the effected teams and wider business.
• Identify potential resistance to changes and develop strategies to mitigate these challenges
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for improvement
• Working with the HR training team for the creation of appropriate training material, assisting in co-ordinating the delivery of end user training for the new systems and updated processes.

Role Requirements

• Proven experience in delivering change management strategies for SAP implementations, preferable SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud
• Familiarity with established change management frameworks
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Experience leading change management initiatives in the manufacturing industry
• Demonstrated experience in business process reengineering and continuous improvement initiatives
• Ability to analyse complex business challenges and translate them into actionable solutions.
• Must be eligible for SC Clearance

SystemsAccountants are a leading Finance Systems and Finance Transformation resource partner, specialising in ERP, EPM, and BI recruitment. We are the go-to provider of SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud permanent and interim talent. If you’re an organisation exploring your SAP staffing options, or a job-seeker looking for your next SAP role, please get in touch with rosie@systemsaccountants.com