Organizational Change Management Lead - Manufacturing

Organizational Change Management Lead ManufacturingThe OCM Lead will drive the people side of change for large-scale technology-enabled business transformations, with a strong emphasis on SAP implementations (including S/4HANA). This role ensures successful adoption of new processes and systems by developing and executing change strategies, communication plans, and training programs. Experience Required: Candidate should be experienced in Manufacturing. 25% - 50% travel required to client HQ in Parsippany, NJ or to other client facilities across the country as needed.Key ResponsibilitiesChange Strategy & PlanningDevelop and implement a comprehensive Organizational Change Management strategy aligned with project goals.Conduct stakeholder impact assessments and readiness evaluations.Change Impact Analysis.Create and manage change networks and champion programs.Communication & EngagementDesign and deliver communication plans, executive toolkits, and targeted messaging.Facilitate leadership alignment and engagement sessions.Enablement.Define governance framework.Create or Contribute to the Creation of the Training Strategy.Execution & Monitoring.Manage change deliverables such as readiness assessments, management toolkits, and adoption metrics.Monitor risks and mitigation plans related to change adoption.Required Skills & ExperienceProven experience leading Organizational Change Management for large-scale ERP projects.Strong knowledge of SAP platforms (S/4HANA preferred) and related business processes.Expertise in change communications strategy and impact measurement.Organizational design and transition planning.Excellent facilitation and collaboration skills across all organizational levels.Strong collaboration skills working with client, competitor, and complimenting consultant teamsPreferred QualificationsParticipation in 5+ major business change initiatives involving SAP or similar ERP systems.Lead more than four large-scale business change initiatives.Lead or played a major role in more than three large scale technology enabled change initiative.