Change Manager

LINKFIELDS INNOVATIONS (PTY) LTD; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech solutions provider in Saudi Arabia seeks a Change Manager focused on leading change management efforts for the SAP S/4HANA implementation. The ideal candidate will develop and execute a structured change management strategy, ensuring stakeholder engagement, effective communication, and comprehensive training to facilitate a smooth transition. Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, alongside at least 5 years of change management experience, specifically in sizable ERP projects. The role emphasizes minimizing disruption and maximizing benefits from the ERP system.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in change management, ideally in SAP or ERP environments.
• Proven expertise in managing large-scale change initiatives.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple workstreams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a change management strategy for SAP S/4HANA.
• Conduct impact assessments and engage with stakeholders.
• Design and implement communication and training plans.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Change management

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Project Management qualification

Job description

The Change Manager will lead the change management efforts for the SAP S / 4HANA implementation, ensuring successful adoption across business units. This role will focus on change strategy, stakeholder engagement, communication, training, and business readiness to minimize disruption and maximize the benefits of the new ERP system.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Develop and execute a structured change management strategy tailored to SAP S / 4HANA transition.
• Conduct impact assessments to understand the effect of system changes on various business units.
• Engage with key stakeholders, ensuring alignment and buy-in across leadership, business users, and project teams.
• Design and implement communication plans to inform employees about changes, expectations, and benefits.
• Oversee training initiatives, ensuring users are adequately prepared for the new system.
• Work closely with project managers, functional consultants, and business leaders to align change initiatives with overall project goals.
• Monitor adoption rates and business readiness, providing regular reports on change progress.
• Identify and address resistance to change, implementing mitigation strategies where necessary.
• Ensure compliance with change management best practices and methodologies.

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Organizational Development, Human Resources, or a related field.
• Project Management qualification
• 5+ years of experience in change management, preferably within an SAP or ERP implementation environment.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience in large-scale enterprise change initiatives, particularly in manufacturing or industrial sectors.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.