ERP Change Lead – Ariba

ERP Change Lead – Ariba

Full-Time 70000 - 90000 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead change management for SAP Ariba and Fieldglass implementation across the organisation.
  • Company: Join a dynamic team driving major ERP transformation in a collaborative environment.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and opportunities for impactful work.
  • Other info: Opportunity to grow in a fast-paced environment with a focus on continuous improvement.
  • Why this job: Be at the forefront of change, shaping how teams work with innovative technology.
  • Qualifications: Experience in change management for large-scale ERP programmes and strong stakeholder engagement skills.

The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 Β£ per year.

We are looking for an experienced ERP Change Lead to play a key role in a major SAP ERP Cloud Apps transformation programme, supporting the implementation of Ariba and Fieldglass Statement of Work across our client.

This is an opportunity to lead change management activity across a complex, organisation-wide programme, ensuring stakeholders are engaged, business impacts are understood and managed, and teams are prepared and supported through transition to new ways of working.

What you’ll be doing Lead the change management strategy and delivery for the implementation of SAP Ariba and Fieldglass So W across the business.

Develop and deliver integrated change, engagement, communication and training plans aligned to programme milestones.

Identify, assess and communicate change impacts across processes, roles, systems and behaviours.

Build strong relationships with Finance, Commercial, Procurement, Digital, the ERP Programme and wider directorates to support adoption.

Work closely with the system integrator, functional leads, the Transformation Office and other change programmes to ensure alignment.

Create and maintain change heat maps to identify change intensity, sequencing and potential saturation across the organisation.

Coordinate and support a network of Change Champions and Agents, providing the tools, training and guidance needed to enable local change delivery.

Monitor and report on change readiness, adoption, risks, issues and benefits realisation.

Support business teams through go-live and post-go-live stabilisation, ensuring positive and sustainable change outcomes.

What you’ll bring Proven experience leading change management for large-scale transformation or ERP programmes, ideally involving SAP Ariba and Fieldglass.

A recognised change management qualification, such as Prosci Change Management Certification or Certified Change Management Professional.

Strong knowledge of change management frameworks, impact assessment, stakeholder engagement, communications and training strategy.

Experience applying SAP Activate methodology or an equivalent structured implementation approach.

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.

Experience working collaboratively with cross-functional teams and third-party delivery partners.

Ability to identify risks and issues, develop mitigation plans and elevate appropriately.

A continuous improvement mindset and the ability to capture lessons learned to improve delivery.

Project management qualification, such as PRINCE2 or PMP.

Experience with organisational change models such as ADKAR.

Experience of benefits tracking, executive reporting and programme governance frameworks. #J-18808-Ljbffr

ERP Change Lead – Ariba employer: JSS

JSS is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic work culture, encouraging collaboration and innovation in the heart of the UK near Bristol. Employees benefit from comprehensive growth opportunities, competitive compensation, and the chance to influence strategic decisions in a pivotal role that shapes the future of hospitality revenue management. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to excellence and professional development.

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Contact Details:

JSS Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace ERP Change Lead – Ariba

Change Management
SAP Ariba
Fieldglass
Stakeholder Engagement
Communication Skills
Training Strategy
Impact Assessment