Change Manager (m/f/d) SAP Transformation – HR & Finance
In Germany - Berlin
| Bonn | Cologne | Frankfurt/Main | Hamburg | Munich
We are embarking on a
large-scale SAP HR/Finance transformation and are seeking an experienced Change
Manager to lead the organizational change management workstream for this
program and ensure successful adoption across the business. In this role, you
will focus on stakeholder engagement, communication strategy, training
coordination and behavioral change – not technical configuration – to drive
user adoption and business readiness for the new systems.
What makes us special:
1. Advance your career with exciting professional opportunities in our thriving company with a startup feel
2. Voice your unique ideas in a corporate culture defined by our entrepreneurial spirit, openness, and integrity
3. Feel at home working with our helpful, enthusiastic colleagues who have great team spirit
4. Broaden your perspective with our extensive training curriculum and learning programs (e.g. LinkedIn Learning)
5. Speak your mind in our holistic feedback and development processes (e.g. 360-degree feedback)
6. Enjoy our benefits, such as hybrid working, daycare allowance, corporate discounts, and wellbeing support (e.g. Headspace)
7. Unwind in our break areas where you can help yourself to the healthy snacks and beverages provided
8. See
another side of your coworkers at our frequent employee events and highly
anticipated World Meeting and Holiday Party
How
you will create an impact:
9. Shape and deliver the change strategy: Develop and execute communication, training, and engagement plans to drive adoption of SAP S/4HANA and SuccessFactors.
10. Engage stakeholders: Collaborate with leaders, SMEs, and end-users across multiple countries, building trust and addressing concerns to secure buy-in.
11. Lead communications: Create clear, compelling messaging that explains the "why" behind the transformation, keeps employees informed, and celebrates success stories.
12. Ensure readiness: Analyze impacts on HR and Finance processes, assess business readiness, and implement targeted actions to prepare teams for go-live.
13. Build a change champion network: Set up and guide local ambassadors who will act as advocates, run info sessions, and support their colleagues.
14. Drive user adoption & training: Design and oversee robust training programs (including "train-the-trainer"), foster new ways of working, and monitor adoption KPIs.
15. Collaborate
& report: Work closely with the program leadership team, integrate change
activities into the overall plan, and provide transparent progress updates.
About you:
16. University degree in Business, Organizational Psychology, Communications, HR, or a related field; certifications in Change Management (e.g. Prosci), Project Management (PMP/Agile), and/or Systemic Coaching are a plus.
17. 5+ years' experience in change management for large-scale transformation programs, ideally SAP S/4HANA or ERP implementations.
18. Strong knowledge of change management principles, best practices, and methodologies (e.g. Prosci ADKAR or similar).
19. Excellent stakeholder management skills, confident in engaging senior leadership and acting as a trusted advisor.
20. Outstanding communication skills in English (written and verbal); additional European languages are a plus.
21. Proven experience in designing and coordinating end-user training programs.
22. Analytical, data-driven, and adaptable to evolving project needs.
23. Prior
experience in international, multi-country projects; cultural awareness and
willingness to travel within Europe.
Have we
sparked your interest? Simply click the 'Apply now' button to submit your
application. Please note that, for data protection reasons, we cannot accept
applications via email. Please remember to submit your application in
English. Other applications will not be considered. The candidate should have
an EU work permit, we do not offer visa for this position.
Would you like to learn more about us and our company culture? .
About Simon-Kucher
We believe in building a
culture that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion, creating an environment
in which our people feel valued, are able to be themselves and feel their
contribution matters. If we get that right, remarkable things will happen; people
will grow faster, innovate, feel valued, and create better outcomes for
everyone – our people, our clients and, of course, our business..
Your personal contact:
Christina Jaup-Schwilk
recruitment.germany(at)simon-kucher.com
Please submit your application
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Better growth starts here. With you.