ERP Change Management Lead (all genders), full-time/part-time possible

at  Merck

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YOUR ROLE:

We are seeking an experienced Change Leader to spearhead Change Management during the design, build, and deployment of a new Life Science ERP process and system template. This role requires close collaboration with senior business and IT leadership to ensure a business-driven and value-focused process design, incorporating effective Change Management principles, frameworks, and tactics from the outset. You will lead significant change initiatives across multiple business units and regions, impacting all of the Life Sciences business.
Collaboration is vital, as the Change Management Lead will advise senior leadership, external consultancy, and stream leads from Business & IT to drive top-down business transformation. You will be accountable for communication, training, and HR initiatives support the Change and Program plan to ensure seamless implementation of program objectives. The role demands strong capability in managing ambiguity and complexity, enabling the leader to adapt strategies swiftly under high-pressure conditions. This role offers the unique opportunity to lead significant organizational transformation and directly influence business outcomes and operational efficiency at a strategic level. If you are an experienced change leader looking to drive meaningful transformation within a complex enterprise landscape, this position provides an excellent platform to apply your skills and make a substantial impact.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Accountable for the change management strategic planning to maximize adoption and minimize resistance during the transition to new business processes and ERP systems.
• Anticipate global impact of upstream and downstream changes within the Life Science organization will impact the overall ERP program; advise on adapting or evolving the planned approach.
• Partner with senior leadership, external consultant agencies, and stream leads from Business & IT to implement change management efforts, enabling business transformation.
• Advise communication and functional training experts to ensure implementation roadmaps are developed to maximize the impact and efficiency of the transformation.
• Partner with senior functional leaders to develop and implement targeted change management plans and initiatives across multiple business functional areas, focusing on implementing and delivering long-term strategies, solutions, and process advancements for cross-functional stakeholders.
• Develop global change management training programs to ensure all employees are prepared for the transition and can act as multipliers and change agents.
• Create and manage measurement systems to track adoption and proficiency of individual changes.
• Evaluate change impact assessments to identify employee groups affected by the process changes and ensure that targeted tactics (e.g., communication, training) are carefully developed and reach the intended audiences. Identify risks and ensure mitigation tactics are implemented.