Change Manager (SAP Implementation & Digital Transformation)

Change Manager - SAP Implementation & Digital Transformation £600 per day | Inside IR35 | 12-month contract | Hybrid - 2 to 3 days per week onsite in North London Salt is recruiting on behalf of a Local Government client undertaking a major digital transformation programme, including the implementation of SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud across Finance, HR, and Payroll. We're looking for an experienced Change Manager to play a key role in ensuring successful user adoption, embedding new ways of working, and driving engagement across the organisation. This role will split your time between: SAP transformation delivery (50%) - leading and supporting change management for the council's S/4HANA programme, including stakeholder engagement, communication planning, training coordination, and benefits realisation. Digital Services change delivery (50%) - managing change activities across the wider digital portfolio, helping to embed innovative technologies and continuous improvement initiatives across services. Key responsibilities Develop and deliver change strategies to support SAP and digital transformation projects. Lead stakeholder engagement, ensuring clear communication of goals, impacts, and benefits. Support process redesign and new system adoption across Finance, HR, and Payroll. Coordinate training, readiness, and post go-live support. Monitor and report on change progress and benefits realisation. Work collaboratively with project managers, digital leads, and business stakeholders to embed sustainable change. Skills and experience required Proven background as a Change Manager on SAP implementation or transformation programmes. Strong understanding of ERP change impacts across Finance, HR, and Payroll. Experience developing and delivering communications, training, and adoption plans. Excellent stakeholder management, facilitation, and influencing skills. Exposure to wider digital or IT transformation projects within large organisations, ideally in the public sector. A confident, proactive communicator who can engage at all levels and deliver change in complex environments. Contract details Day Rate: £600 per day (Inside IR35) Duration: 12 months Location: Hybrid - 2 to 3 days per week onsite in North London If you have strong SAP change management experience and want to play a pivotal role in shaping a major local government transformation, please apply today or contact Harry Longman at Salt for more details. *Rates depend on experience and client requirements