Change Management & Training Lead

Position Overview

Change Management & Training Deployment Lead for SAP S/4

HANA Global Transformation Programme.

Location:

Stockport, Hybrid Working.

• Training Deployment & User Readiness
  • Own and lead global training deployment across the S/4
    
    HANA programme
  • Validate training content to ensure accuracy, usability and business relevance
  • Define and deliver the training strategy, including instructor‑led training, eLearning, simulations and job aids
  • Conduct training needs analysis across functions, roles and user groups
  • Coordinate localisation of materials across regions and business units
  • Lead and enable Train‑the‑Trainer and super user networks
• Change & Adoption
  • Drive change and adoption activities aligned to programme milestones
  • Partner with senior business stakeholders to embed change into operations
  • Run readiness assessments and track adoption risks, issues and gaps
  • Establish and monitor training and readiness KPIs
• Go‑live & Hypercare
  • Ensure training readiness is achieved ahead of cutover and go‑live
  • Support go‑live with floor walking, refresher training and targeted interventions
  • Continuously improve training materials and user guidance based on real‑world feedback

Essential: Proven experience delivering training deployment and business readiness in ERP/SAP programmes.

Strong stakeholder engagement across both business and IT.

Ability to translate complex processes into effective training and adoption approaches.

Experience working in large‑scale transformation programmes.

Desirable:

Experience with SAP S/4

HANA training or enablement.

Knowledge of change and training methodologies.

Exposure to digital adoption tools (e.g. SAP Enable Now, Walk Me).

• Users confident and capable at go‑live
• Training delivered on time, at scale, and tailored to user needs
• Adoption risks proactively identified and mitigated
• Business stakeholders engaged and aligned; post‑go‑live support drives continuous improvement

Rebecca Pelham – please contact for further information.

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