SAP Organizational Change Management (OCM) Lead

Job Description This is a remote position. Genesis Consulting is seeking a motivated, ambitious, hardworking, and resourceful SAP Organizational Change Management (OCM) Lead with a passion for growth and business transformation to support an S/4HANA migration for a nationwide commercial client. Join our team to support our clients in achieving their mission, optimizing their businesses, while modernizing enterprise solutions while leveraging concepts of Lean, Agile, Kanban and SAFe. Our clients are some of the world’s leading companies and the candidate will be a part of challenging projects to build and support technical solutions for their needs. Duties and Responsibilities: The SAP OCM Lead will be part of a team working to assist the client in building out organizational change strategies, communications plans, and learning and enablement roadmaps to support the implementation and upgrade to an integrated, modern financial system. The project is centered around the migration of multiple legacy systems and ultimately the implementation of S/4HANA and SuccessFactors Human Capital Management. Duties include but may not be limited to: Develop and implement a comprehensive change management strategy and plan that aligns with the client’s SAP implementation project. Define change management objectives, activities, and timelines to ensure successful user adoption and integration of SAP solutions. Demonstrate a strong understanding of business processes, regulations, compliance standards, and reporting requirements relevant to SAP implementations. Apply change management principles to facilitate smooth transitions and compliance. Identify and analyze key stakeholders, both internal and external to the Client, who will be impacted by the SAP implementation. Develop tailored communication and engagement plans to ensure stakeholders are informed, engaged, and supportive throughout the change process. Assess the impact of SAP implementations on business processes, job roles, and organizational structures. Identify potential risks, challenges, and resistance to change. Develop mitigation strategies and change management interventions to address identified impacts and risks. Develop and execute communication plans to effectively disseminate information about the SAP implementation, its benefits, and the change process. Design and deliver comprehensive training programs to equip users with the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively use SAP solutions. Develop strategies to measure and assess the readiness of users for change. Monitor and track the adoption and utilization of SAP solutions, identifying areas of resistance or gaps in user engagement. Develop and implement interventions to promote user acceptance and adoption. Identify and engage change champions within the organization to support the change process. Build a network of influencers and advocates who can drive and reinforce the desired changes. Provide guidance and support to change champions in their roles. Training and Development: Assess the skill gaps and training needs of employees affected by the change. Design and deliver training programs to equip employees with the necessary skills and knowledge to adapt to the new environment. Monitor the effectiveness of training and adjust as needed. Establish change management governance structures, such as steering committees or change management boards, to oversee and guide the change management process. Ensure alignment between the project team, stakeholders, and change management activities. Define key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of change management efforts. Collect and analyze data to evaluate the impact of change management interventions and make recommendations for continuous improvement. Stay abreast of industry best practices, trends, and innovations in change management. Identify opportunities to enhance change management methodologies, tools, and approaches for future SAP implementations within the federal government. Requirements Minimum Qualifications/Experience: Extensive experience (10+ years) as an Organizational Change Management Lead in SAP implementation projects Knowledge/experience in SAP S/4HANA Cloud transformation projects is preferred: Knowledge/experience with SAP SuccessFactors HCM implementations is preferred: Deep knowledge of change management principles, methodologies, and best practices. Strong understanding of federal government regulations, compliance standards, and reporting requirements related to SAP S/4HANA implementations. Proven experience in leading change management efforts in large-scale SAP projects, including stakeholder analysis, communication planning, training, and adoption strategies. Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders at all levels. Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence diverse stakeholders, including senior leadership and government officials. Analytical mindset with the ability to assess change impacts, identify risks, and develop effective mitigation strategies. Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree in a related field (e.g., Business, Organizational Development, Psychology). Required Certifications: Change Management Certification is preferred. PMP, SAP, SAFe, CSM certifications desired Other: Travel: Project is fully remote, but o ccasional travel to client site may be required