Job Details

Job Type: Contractual / Temporary
Project Title: Change Impact Specialist (SAP S/4HANA)
Project Duration: 3-4 Months (Contract)
Start Date: Immediate
Location: India (Remote)

Company Overview

Sia Partners

Sia Partners is a next-generation management consulting firm that combines AI and design capabilities with traditional consulting to deliver superior value. With 3,000 consultants in 20 countries and an expected turnover of USD 500 million, we operate across 30+ sectors globally. Our Consulting for Good approach focuses on CSR and sustainability, driving profitable transformation for our clients.

Job Description

Background

Sia Partners is looking for an experienced Change Impact Specialist to join the Organizational Change Management (OCM) team supporting a global leader in coatings and manufacturing. This role is crucial in ensuring a smooth transition during an SAP S/4HANA transformation by:

Driving business readiness
Strengthening stakeholder engagement
Supporting adoption of new processes, roles, and technology

The ideal candidate has a proven track record in SAP change management and thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct change impact assessments to identify potential risks and areas requiring interventions.
Develop and execute structured change management plans, including communication, stakeholder engagement, and training.
Establish change champion networks to facilitate smooth adoption.
Drive business readiness activities, ensuring stakeholders, customers, and third parties are prepared.
Analyze data readiness and process adoption gaps in collaboration with project teams.
Develop and implement communication plans, training materials, and engagement strategies.
Ensure a consistent stakeholder experience by partnering with OCM leads and other workstream leaders.
Deliver impact reporting, change metrics, and leadership updates on adoption progress.
Identify and mitigate resistance to change through coaching and hands-on support.
Support post-implementation transition to Business-as-Usual (BAU) teams.

Qualifications

Experience:
- 5-8 years in Organizational Change Management (OCM) within SAP S/4HANA or ERP transformations.
- Led 2-3 full lifecycle SAP S/4HANA programs, managing complex change initiatives, preferably in manufacturing.
Technical Knowledge:
- Expertise in S/4HANA Change Management Methodology (SAP Activate or equivalent).
- Experience in consulting projects preferred.
- Strong skills in business readiness, stakeholder analysis, training development, and communication strategies.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, HR, Psychology, or related field.
- Master’s degree preferred.
Soft Skills:
- Strong facilitation, coaching, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Proactive problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments.
- Empathy, active listening, and adaptability to handle organizational change challenges.