At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead change management for a major ERP transformation in a global aviation tech company.
- Company: Join a leading global player in aviation technology and digital solutions.
- Benefits: Flexible hybrid or remote work, competitive pay, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborate with diverse teams and develop your leadership skills in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on a high-profile project transforming finance processes worldwide.
- Qualifications: 10+ years in change management with experience in large-scale ERP transformations.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Location
Reading (Hybrid) OR Fully Remote
Duration
6 Months (with a view to extend)
About the Client
We are supporting a global leader in aviation technology and digital solutions that delivers missioncritical systems used by airlines, airports, aircraft and governments worldwide.
As part of a major enterprise‑wide Finance ERP Transformation Programme, the organisation is replacing Oracle E-Business Suite with Oracle Fusion Cloud, introducing a new global operating model and transforming finance processes across more than 175 countries.
This is a high‑profile programme with a single global go‑live, requiring exceptional organisational change leadership to ensure successful business adoption across multiple regions, business units and stakeholder groups.
About the Role
As the Change Management Lead, you will own the organisational change, communications, training and business readiness workstream for the client organisation throughout the ERP transformation.
Working alongside Programme Leadership, Finance, HR and the Systems Integrator, you will ensure the organisation is prepared to successfully adopt the new ERP platform and operating model at go‑live.
You will also act as the client‑side owner for all Organisational Change Management (OCM) activities delivered by the Systems Integrator.
Key Responsibilities
- Own and deliver the programme‑wide Change Management strategy aligned to programme milestones.
- Develop and maintain integrated change plans supporting design, build, testing, deployment and go‑live.
- Represent Change Management within programme governance forums.
- Report readiness, adoption metrics, risks and progress to Programme Leadership and Steering Committees.
- Define business readiness criteria and readiness scorecards across regions and functional areas.
- Change Impact & Business Transformation
• Lead enterprise‑wide change impact assessments covering
- Business processes
- Organisation structure
- Technology
- Locations
- Support Global Process Owners and business leaders in embedding the future operating model.
- Partner with HR on organisational design, role mapping and consultation activities.
- Build and lead an international network of Change Champions.
- Communications & Stakeholder Engagement
- Develop and execute the global communications strategy.
- Produce executive communications, leadership updates, town halls and programme messaging.
- Manage stakeholder engagement across Finance, IT, HR, Procurement and regional business teams.
- Identify resistance and develop targeted change interventions.
- Own the end‑to‑end business training strategy.
• Direct and quality assure Systems Integrator deliverables including
- Training Needs Analysis
- Training Materials
- Delivery Plans
- Ensure all user groups are trained ahead of go‑live.
- Support Super User and Hypercare readiness.
- Business Readiness & Adoption
- Lead organisational readiness assessments.
• Define and monitor adoption KPIs including
- Process compliance
- Drive adoption improvements throughout Hypercare.
- What we are looking for
- Required Experience
- 10+ years' experience in Organisational Change Management.
- Proven experience leading change across large‑scale ERP transformation programmes.
- Experience with Oracle Fusion Cloud, SAP S/4HANA, Microsoft Dynamics 365 or other Tier‑1 ERP platforms.
- Experience working with global Systems Integrators and managing OCM deliverables.
- Strong understanding of Finance Transformation and Shared Services operating models.
- Experience managing global stakeholder groups across multiple countries.
- Excellent executive communication and presentation skills.
- Prosci, ADKAR, CCMP, APMG or equivalent Change certification.
- Experience using AI tools for communications, learning content and change analytics.
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