Committed to innovation, since 1969 Westernacher Consulting operates worldwide, with more than 1,000 consultants in Europe, Asia and the Americas. We provide global business and SAP consulting, serving medium to large sized enterprises striving for innovation, operational excellence and profitable, sustainable growth. Headquartered in Heidelberg, Germany, Westernacher Consulting is the global leader in business process and technology innovation. If you enjoy working with high-caliber people on interesting projects in a thriving partnership organization, Westernacher is the place to be! To complement our team in the United States, we are looking for an Organizational Change Management Principal. Location: Remote (United States) Travel: 25-50%
Responsibilities:
Formulate and execute comprehensive change management strategies to facilitate the seamless adoption of new technologies across diverse industries and geographical locations for our clients.
Proactively identify challenges and devise effective responses to enhance adaptability while mitigating resistance.
Drive key initiatives by actively participating in project, sponsor, and change management meetings.
Design and implement tailored strategies encompassing discovery, planning, feedback, and the establishment of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to ensure a smooth implementation process.
Develop communication plans that reinforce and support organizational change.Coach/Mentor super users to become change champions.
Conduct impact assessments, evaluate change readiness, and identify stakeholders to gauge the full scope of change impact.
Work with the various project management and project teams to support training and communication efforts and integrate change management activities into the project plan.
Conduct readiness assessments and lead the deployment of resistance strategies, including the facilitation of change agent workshops.
Establish and manage feedback mechanisms to foster continuous improvement and adaptation.
Develop and implement client and internal stakeholder analysis plans to enhance communication and engagement.
Provide ongoing support for adoption post go-live, ensuring a sustained and successful transition.
Qualifications:
8+ years in management and/or technology consulting with a focus on change management for 3+ years.
Experience leading a minimum of 5 enterprise-wide change management projects.
Demonstrated expertise in all aspects of Organizational Change Management
Ability to be a self-starter, team player, and effective leader in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Bachelor's degree or higher, preferably in Business or Management Studies.
Association of Change Management Professionals (ACMP) or PROSCI certification or equivalent preferred.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent a plus.