SAP Change Lead

Stanton House; Reading; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in utilities seeks an experienced ERP Change Lead for a permanent role. You will manage change across a major SAP ERP transformation programme, engaging stakeholders and ensuring smooth adoption. The ideal candidate will have proven change management experience, preferably with SAP, strong leadership skills, and relevant certifications like Prosci or PRINCE2. This hybrid position offers a competitive salary package of £85k - £95k plus benefits.

Benefits

Bonus

Benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading change management for large-scale ERP programmes, preferably SAP.
• Expertise in SAP Activate methodology and successful programme mobilisation.
• Utilities experience is a major bonus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the change management workstream for a £70m ERP programme.
• Support the Programme Director in developing integrated change plans.
• Act as the link between the SI partner, functional leads, and stakeholders.

Skills

Change management for large-scale ERP programmes

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

SAP Activate methodology

Change impact analysis

Training

Organisational change models

Education

Change management qualification (e.g., Prosci, CCMP)

Project management certification (PRINCE2, PMP)

Job description

Job Description

One of our Utilities clients is looking for an ERP Change Lead to join on a permanent basis and drive the change management strategy across a major SAP ERP transformation programme.

Role

ERP Change Lead

Contract Type

Permanent

Salary

£85k - £95k + Bonus + Benefits

Reporting into

ERP Programme Director

Hybrid role

2-3 days a week in Reading

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the change management workstream for a £70m ERP programme covering HR, Finance, Procurement and wider business functions.
• Support the Programme Director in mobilising resources, developing integrated change plans, and applying SAP Activate methodology to guide delivery.
• Act as the link between the SI partner, functional leads, and business stakeholders to ensure alignment and adoption.
• Design and execute stakeholder engagement and communication strategies, maintaining consistent messaging and effective feedback loops.
• Establish and manage a network of change champions and agents to drive grassroots engagement across the organisation.
• Develop and oversee training needs analysis, training strategy, and effectiveness monitoring.
• Track business readiness, adoption metrics, and benefits realisation, reporting progress to programme leadership.
• Identify and mitigate change-related risks and issues, escalating where necessary.

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience leading change management for large-scale ERP programmes (SAP preferred).
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Expertise in SAP Activate methodology and programme mobilisation.
• Utilities experience – a major bonus.
• Skilled in change impact analysis, training, and communications.
• Familiarity with organisational change models (e.g., ADKAR) and change management tools.
• Relevant change management qualification (e.g., Prosci, CCMP) essential; project management certification (PRINCE2, PMP) desirable.
• A self-starter with strong leadership skills, able to collaborate effectively with third-party delivery partners and cross‑functional teams.

If you are interested in this opportunity and fulfil the criteria, please apply. Unfortunately, due to the anticipated volume of applicants, we may not be able to respond to every unsuccessful candidate.