ERP Change Manager

JR United Kingdom; Preston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a seasoned Change Manager to oversee the deployment and adoption of an ERP system across multiple business units in Europe. This role involves strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and ensuring successful transitions through proven change management methodologies. The ideal candidate will have expertise in large ERP programs, preferably Microsoft D365, and a strong understanding of change management frameworks like ADKAR to drive user adoption and manage resistance effectively.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing change for large ERP programs.
• Strong understanding of ADKAR and other change management frameworks.
• Experience in global, multi-site organizations.

Responsibilities

• Lead change management for an ERP implementation across Europe.
• Design and roll out training and communication plans.
• Conduct change readiness assessments and define KPIs.

Skills

Change Management

Stakeholder Management

Training Design

Analytical Thinking

Job description

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We’re looking for a seasoned Change Manager to ensure the successful deployment and adoption of an ERP across multiple business units throughout Europe.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead change management planning and execution for the ERP implementation across European locations.
• Use ADKAR principles to drive user adoption, manage resistance, and embed new ways of working.
• Design and roll out communications, training, and engagement plans to support the transition.
• Partner with project teams, leadership, and end-users to assess change impacts and deliver smooth organisational transitions.
• Conduct change readiness assessments and translate findings into actionable plans.
• Define and track KPIs to monitor adoption, identify gaps, and measure change success.
• Facilitate stakeholder workshops, deliver training sessions, and provide hands-on coaching as needed.
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks that may impact adoption or engagement.
• Offer post-implementation support and contribute to continuous improvement of ERP utilisation across the business.

What You’ll Bring:

• Proven experience managing change in large ERP programmes, ideally involving Microsoft D365 F&O.
• Strong understanding of ADKAR and other recognised change management frameworks.
• A history of leading change in large, global or multi-site organisations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across all levels of the business.
• Experience working within cross-functional and multicultural environments.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to turn insights into practical actions.
• Skilled in designing and delivering training programmes and building internal change capability.