Change Management & Training Lead

Novanta Inc.; Stockport; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Novanta Inc. is seeking a Change Management & Training Deployment Lead for its SAP S/4HANA Global Transformation Programme based in Stockport, with a hybrid working model. The role involves owning global training deployment, driving change and adoption activities, and ensuring training readiness for go-live.

Applicants should have proven experience in delivering training and change management in ERP/SAP programmes and strong stakeholder engagement skills. The position offers the opportunity to shape the future of transformation initiatives.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering training deployment and business readiness in ERP/SAP programmes.
• Strong stakeholder engagement across both business and IT.
• Ability to translate complex processes into effective training and adoption approaches.
• Experience working in large-scale transformation programmes.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead global training deployment across the S/4HANA programme.
• Drive change and adoption activities aligned to programme milestones.
• Ensure training readiness is achieved ahead of cutover and go‑live.
• Support go‑live with floor walking, refresher training and targeted interventions.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Training delivery

Change management

Tools

SAP Enable Now

WalkMe

Job description

Position Overview

Change Management & Training Deployment Lead for SAP S/4HANA Global Transformation Programme. Location: Stockport, Hybrid Working.

Key Responsibilities

• Training Deployment & User Readiness
  • Own and lead global training deployment across the S/4HANA programme
  • Validate training content to ensure accuracy, usability and business relevance
  • Define and deliver the training strategy, including instructor‑led training, eLearning, simulations and job aids
  • Conduct training needs analysis across functions, roles and user groups
  • Coordinate localisation of materials across regions and business units
  • Lead and enable Train‑the‑Trainer and super user networks
• Change & Adoption
  • Drive change and adoption activities aligned to programme milestones
  • Partner with senior business stakeholders to embed change into operations
  • Run readiness assessments and track adoption risks, issues and gaps
  • Establish and monitor training and readiness KPIs
• Go‑live & Hypercare
  • Ensure training readiness is achieved ahead of cutover and go‑live
  • Support go‑live with floor walking, refresher training and targeted interventions
  • Continuously improve training materials and user guidance based on real‑world feedback

Qualifications

Essential: Proven experience delivering training deployment and business readiness in ERP/SAP programmes.

Strong stakeholder engagement across both business and IT.

Ability to translate complex processes into effective training and adoption approaches.

Experience working in large‑scale transformation programmes.

Desirable: Experience with SAP S/4HANA training or enablement.

Knowledge of change and training methodologies.

Exposure to digital adoption tools (e.g. SAP Enable Now, WalkMe).

Success Metrics

• Users confident and capable at go‑live
• Training delivered on time, at scale, and tailored to user needs
• Adoption risks proactively identified and mitigated
• Business stakeholders engaged and aligned; post‑go‑live support drives continuous improvement

Contact

Rebecca Pelham – please contact for further information.

EEO Statement

Novanta is proud to be an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, military and veteran status, disability, genetics, or any other category protected by federal law or Novanta policy. Please call [phone] if you need a disability accommodation for any part of the employment process.