Change Manager SAP Transformation

**Change Manager SAP Transformation - HR & Finance**:
**In Spain** - Barcelona | Madrid

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**:

- **Become part of a unique entrepreneurial team.** Think independently, use your initiative, and take some risks. Entrepreneurship is a powerful force that drives the growth not only of our firm but our clients and people
- **Unlock the power of opportunity.** Advance your career in a thriving company that creates positive impact. We invest in your professional development every step of the way.
- **Enjoy balance and flexible working.**Be empowered to do your best work - whether it’s remotely or in the office. We offer flexible and hybrid working, remote teaming, sabbaticals, and paid time off.
- **Prioritize your health and wellbeing.**No matter where you live, we offer a competitive suite of health benefits to help keep you and your loved ones safe.
- **Work in a values-driven culture.** At Simon-Kucher, our vision is to become the world's leading growth specialist. Our values guide the way we do business and communicate our distinctiveness. They sum up what we stand for, influence our culture, and drive how and why we do things.

**How you will create an impact**:

- Shape and deliver the change strategy: Develop and execute communication, training, and engagement plans to drive adoption of SAP S/4HANA and SuccessFactors.
- Engage stakeholders: Collaborate with leaders, SMEs, and end-users across multiple countries, building trust and addressing concerns to secure buy-in.
- Lead communications: Create clear, compelling messaging that explains the “why” behind the transformation, keeps employees informed, and celebrates success stories.
- Ensure readiness: Analyze impacts on HR and Finance processes, assess business readiness, and implement targeted actions to prepare teams for go-live.
- Build a change champion network: Set up and guide local ambassadors who will act as advocates, run info sessions, and support their colleagues.
- Drive user adoption & training: Design and oversee robust training programs (including “train-the-trainer”), foster new ways of working, and monitor adoption KPIs.
- Collaborate & report: Work closely with the program leadership team, integrate change activities into the overall plan, and provide transparent progress updates.

**Your profile**:

- 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.
- 5+ years’ experience in change management for large-scale transformation programs, ideally SAP S/4HANA or ERP implementations.
- Strong knowledge of change management principles, best practices, and methodologies (e.g. Prosci ADKAR or similar).
- Excellent stakeholder management skills, confident in engaging senior leadership and acting as a trusted advisor.
- Outstanding communication skills in English (written and verbal); additional European languages are a plus.
- Proven experience in designing and coordinating end-user training programs.
- Analytical, data-driven, and adaptable to evolving project needs.
- Prior experience in international, multi-country projects; cultural awareness and willingness to travel within Europe.

**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**:
Simon-Kucher Recruitment Team