SAP Change Manager

Context

Within the SAP environment we have several initiatives. For several SAP implementations we are looking for a change manager. The change manager will work in close contact with the overall responsible project manager for the IT implementation. The change manager will be responsible for a successful preparation of the business organization so that organization can work smoothly with the new business processes due to system change.

Assignment

We are looking for a change manager. He/she should be able to plan, develop and implement strategic change management to support and promote IT system implementations that involve significant business process change across business units and organizations. This includes stakeholder engagement, change impact assessment and change network development.
This role works to support successful implementation and ongoing support of systems by developing and executing necessary change strategies and tactics, including analyzing and managing key stakeholders including those of executives, managers, and end users. This role also works to analyze the impacts of developing messages, determining communication channels, managing communication networks, and addressing audience needs and expected impacts.

Skills/Competnties

• Stakeholder Analysis and Engagement Plan, focusing on business sponsors

• As-is & To-Be Business Process Mapping w/IT and Business representatives

• Risk assessments and mitigations for identified changes in the process

• Key and End User Training coordination, logistics and scheduling

• Development of new user onboarding procedures

• Facilitate development of key business scenarios for training and practice

• Prior experience with change readiness communications

• Strong presentation, written, oral, and visual English communication skills, including ability to adapt to different communication styles

• Strong interpersonal communication and influencing skills

• Ability to build effective relationships with other project team members and business unit / geography personnel

• Ability to travel through Europe, Middle East and Africa as required