Regional Change Manager - SAP S/4 HANA - FMCG - APAC Region

Job Description:

- Seeking a Change Manager to support the successful implementation of SAP S/4HANA by driving localized change management efforts in the APAC region of a global FMCG company. This role will be responsible for ensuring stakeholder alignment, user adoption, and business readiness in a specific region or business unit. The ideal candidate will work closely with local and global teams to adapt change management strategies and materials to fit local needs while maintaining alignment with the overall program.

Key Responsibilities:

- Implement a localized change management approach, including communications, stakeholder management, training, business readiness coordination and tracking, and end-user support.

- Adapt global templates and materials to reflect local language, cultural nuances, and regional business processes.

- Build relationships with local leaders and key stakeholders to secure buy-in and facilitate effective communication.

- Monitor and report on progress, risks, and user sentiment to the central change management team, escalating issues as needed.

- Collaborate with functional workstream leads, deployment teams, and business leaders to ensure smooth transitions and minimize disruption.

- Identify and mitigate resistance to change by addressing stakeholder concerns and providing targeted interventions.

- Develop and maintain change impact assessments, readiness plans, and stakeholder engagement strategies.

Qualifications & Experience:

- Proven experience in change management, preferably within SAP S/4HANA or other large-scale ERP implementations.

- Strong understanding of organizational change methodologies, stakeholder engagement, and training approaches.

- Experience 10 years FMCG working in a multinational or cross-cultural environment with the ability to adapt materials and strategies accordingly

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to influence stakeholders at all levels.

- Ability to analyze and report on change adoption metrics, risks, and mitigation strategies.

- Familiarity with tools such as Prosci ADKAR, SAP Enable Now, or similar change management and training frameworks is a plus.

- Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, Organizational Development, or a related field; change management certifications (e.g., Prosci, ACMP) are a plus.

- Proficiency in local language in addition to English.

- Experience working within supply chain, finance, or commercial functions in the context of ERP transformations.

Location India,

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