Senior Change Manager - ERP

Akkodis; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Senior Change Manager to drive the change strategy and delivery for a major ERP transformation in Melbourne. This role is crucial in ensuring the successful adoption of new systems and implementing the Prosci methodology as the organizational standard for change. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in enterprise-scale change programs, executive stakeholder management, and coaching skills. This position offers a hybrid work model for enhanced flexibility.

Qualifications

• Prosci certified with experience in complex organizations.
• Extensive experience leading ERP or large systems transformations.
• Ability to embed change management capability in practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end change strategy for ERP program.
• Align change activities with delivery milestones.
• Coach executives to lead change effectively.

Skills

Prosci certification

Enterprise-scale change programs

Executive stakeholder engagement

Coaching and facilitation

Technical change translation

Tools

TechnologyOne (TechOne)

Job description

• Lead a high-impact, enterprise-wide ERP transformation
• Embed Prosci as the organisational standard for change
• Shape leadership capability and long-term change maturity
• Hybrid work model with executive-level engagement

Role Summary

The Senior Change Manager will lead the change strategy and delivery for a major Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) transformation. This role is responsible for ensuring successful adoption of new systems, processes and ways of working, while embedding the Prosci methodology as the enterprise-wide standard for change.

The position plays a critical role in uplifting leadership capability, coordinating enterprise change initiatives, and ensuring change is human‑centred, structured and sustainable.

Employment Type: Contract

Work Model: Hybrid

Location: Melbourne

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end change strategy for the ERP program from design through to implementation and benefits realisation
• Align change activities with delivery milestones, readiness and operational impacts
• Embed Prosci methodology across ERP and broader organisational initiatives
• Conduct stakeholder, impact and readiness assessments
• Coach and support executives and leaders to effectively sponsor and lead change
• Integrate change capability into leadership frameworks and development programs
• Coordinate ERP change with other major enterprise initiatives to reduce change fatigue
• Partner with HR, Communications and Strategy to deliver aligned messaging and engagement
• Define and track adoption, readiness, proficiency and sustainability metrics
• Lead and mentor a team including Change Coordinator, Communications Officer, Business Analysts and Training Leads

Required Skills & Experience

• Prosci certified with demonstrated experience applying Prosci in complex organisations
• Extensive experience leading enterprise‑scale change programs, ideally ERP or large systems transformations
• Proven ERP experience, preferably with TechnologyOne (TechOne)
• Proven ability to embed change management capability into organisational practice
• Strong executive stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
• Experience in complex, multi‑stakeholder environments (public sector highly regarded)
• Experience within Local Government / Council environments highly regarded
• Ability to translate technical change into clear, people‑centred impacts
• Strong coaching, facilitation and leadership development capability
• Experience working alongside unions and regulated environments (desirable)
• Familiarity with enterprise systems such as Finance, HR, Payroll, Procurement or Asset Management (desirable)

Talented, committed, can‑do individuals have always been the cornerstone of this dynamic organisation. If you have what it takes to thrive in this role and want to know more, please reach out to Isha Khanna at [e-mail].

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