SAP Change Management Expert

Description

Minimum Requirements Change Management consultant Candidates will provide change management consulting services throughout the entire lifecycle of the SAP ECC 6.0 implementation, which is currently being planned. The major components of SAP included are Finance, Controlling, Fixed Assets, Materials Management, Production Planning, and Sales & Distribution. The SAP Change Management Consultant must have an indepth knowledge of Change Management related to SAP implementations. The SAP Change Management Consultant must effectively manage the change workstream, while ensuring integration with the functional and technical teams. Additionally, he/she must have indepth experience conducting and implementing the full suite of workforce transition activities. The SAP Change Management consultant must have prior SAP implementation experience. Specific Duties and Responsibilities A proven change management professional who has been involved with at least one full lifecycle SAP R/3 implementation. At least 5+ years of change management/communications experience implementing SAP and other large scale systems implementations. Work collaboratively with Program Management to create and manage crossorganizational, integrated communications strategies. Develop and manage the communication plan and work with the Corporate Communications department to disseminate news about the program. Assists in conducting the organizational risk assessment Assists in the change management/workforce transition efforts focusing on identifying and aligning employees in the new organization. Develop approaches to address resistance Manage stakeholder engagement and signoff throughout the project lifecycle (i.e. from awareness to acceptance). Design team structures including roles and responsibilities, operating guidelines, dependencies and interfaces with other teams Design key performance indicators (KPIs) for both teams and individuals Escalate issues to Program Management in a timely manner Adept at designing and implementing technologyenabled business solutions for clients as a consultant. Develop the training plan, design, develop and deliver end user training materials to implement SAP R/3 Provide launch and post golive support A proven resource in assisting in all activities within the scope of change management including change/communications strategy and implementation, stakeholder management, rolemapping activities, training, defining organizational risks, performance design and development, and implementing practical business solutions under multiple deadlines. Able to collaborate with both IT and Business area, identify engagement followon opportunities, and have a strong desire to excel. Strong project communications and change management skills, knowledge and experience on SAP implementations. Experience in Publishing Industry preferred.