Accenture Edge - SAP Organizational Change Management (OCM) Lead

We Are:
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You Are:

An experienced SAP OCM Lead experience designing and executing organizational change strategies across large-scale S/4HANA transformation programs., while serving as the change leadership authority driving stakeholder alignment, communications, training, and adoption across complex multi-functional, multi-geography implementations to accelerate go-live readiness and sustain post-go-live value realization.

The Work:

• Design and own the end-to-end OCM strategy and plan across all program phases covering stakeholder engagement, communications, training, and adoption workstreams

• Conduct organizational change impact assessments across all impacted functions — Finance, Procurement, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, HR, and IT — and translate outputs into targeted change interventions

• Lead stakeholder identification, mapping, and segmentation; design and execute targeted engagement strategies for high-influence and high-resistance populations

• Build and activate Change Champion networks across business units and geographies to amplify change messaging and drive grassroots adoption

• Facilitate executive alignment sessions and sponsor roadmap activities; coach CFO, COO, and CIO-level sponsors on effective change leadership behaviors

• Own program communications strategy and master calendar including executive announcements, town halls, intranet content, email campaigns, and go-live countdown messaging

• Develop role-based and persona-based WIIFM messaging connecting SAP transformation outcomes to individual employee impact

• Lead training needs analysis (TNA), curriculum design, and delivery model definition across ILT, virtual ILT, e-learning, and job aid formats

• Oversee training content development quality across OCM team and third-party vendors; manage training logistics, system access, and environment readiness

• Lead go-live readiness assessments including organizational readiness surveys, process readiness checkpoints, and cutover communication planning

• Design hypercare support model including super user activation, floor walker deployment, and day-one escalation pathways

• Manage and mentor OCM teams of 2–8 across communications, training, and change analytics functions

• Integrate OCM milestones into master program plan and PMO governance; present readiness and risk updates to executive steering committees

Travel may be required for this role.  The amount of travel will vary from 0 to 100% depending on business need and client requirements

Here's What You Need:

• Minimum of 12 years of SAP Organizational Change Management (OCM) experience, including experience leading large-scale SAP S/4HANA or ERP transformation programs

• Minimum of 8 years of experience with structured OCM methodologies such as Prosci/ADKAR, Kotter, McKinsey Influence Model, or equivalent

• Minimum of 8 years of experience designing stakeholder engagement, communications, and training programs for complex global programs

• Minimum of 8 years of experience demonstrating executive presence and coaching capability at CFO, COO, and CIO level

• Prior experience working for a large Consulting/Advisory firm (Big 4, global SI, or boutique SAP consulting environment)

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent (12 years) work experience (If an, Associate’s Degree with 6 years of work experience)

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We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 09/10/2026.
Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off.

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Role Location Annual Salary Range
California $94,400 to $266,300
Cleveland $87,400 to $213,000
Colorado $94,400 to $230,000
District of Columbia $100,500 to $245,000
Illinois $87,400 to $230,000
Maine $80,400 to $196,000
Maryland $94,400 to $230,000
Massachusetts $94,400 to $245,000
Minnesota $94,400 to $230,000
New York $87,400 to $266,300
New Jersey $100,500 to $266,300
Virginia $87,400 to $245,000
Washington $100,500 to $245,000

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