Change Senior Manager

The OCM Senior Manager will play the leading role in the successful implementation of Oracle Fusion for our client in Abu Dhabi (onsite). This position requires a dynamic and proactive professional who will engage with a diverse set of stakeholders to understand current processes in finance, procurement, and HR, and lead change initiatives to ensure smooth transition and adoption of new systems and processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and oversee change management plans to support the transition to Oracle Fusion.
• Establish and manage the Transformation Management Office (TMO), defining its operating model, structure, roles, and processes
• Lead the development of a clear governance model and structure, including committee charters and escalation mechanisms
• Oversee the creation and execution of the program master plan, ensuring alignment with key milestones and dependencies
• Manage stakeholder expectations and influences from external parties, ensuring transparency across all program stakeholders
• Utilize advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills to present data effectively and create dashboards to track progress and report to stakeholders; Leverage Power BI for advanced data visualization and reporting.
• Oversee the development of communication strategies and plans, ensuring consistent and effective messaging across all levels of the organization
• Guide the identification and quantification of benefits for clients, supporting the business case for transformation
• Collaborate with business leaders to ensure change initiatives are integrated with business strategies and objectives
• Provide strategic guidance on change adoption and sustainment strategies, including knowledge transfer interventions
• Oversee the integration of change management activities with other workstreams, including Business Process Optimization and ERP Quality Assurance
• Report on change management progress, risks, and issues to senior leadership and governance committees

Requirements:

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field
• 12+ years of experience in change management, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role
• Proven experience in at least two full ERP implementations, with a strong preference for Oracle Fusion.
• Deep understanding of change management methodologies, organizational development theories, and best practices
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of an organization

• Ability to lead workshops and engage with diverse stakeholders effectively.

• Experience in establishing and managing transformation offices or similar program management structures
• Strong business acumen and ability to link change initiatives to business outcomes
• Advanced certification in change management (e.g., Prosci Advanced Practitioner, CCMP) is highly desirable