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# Change Management Lead - People Technology

- **Company:** WPP
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Workday HCM, HR Software, Workday
- **Published:** July 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=8656fbe6d0af0f39

## About the Role

* Experience leading change, communication, or adoption activities within HR, People Technology, or Workday transformation programmes.
 * Knowledge of Workday Core HCM, Talent Acquisition, Payroll, or similar enterprise HR platforms.
 * Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trust and influence at all levels.
 * Excellent communication skills and a talent for turning complex change into clear, engaging messages.
 * A collaborative mindset and passion for helping people navigate change successfully.

## Description

WPP is undertaking a major global People Technology transformation to deploy Workday HCM across the organisation, simplifying the People landscape, improving data consistency, strengthening core People capabilities, and enabling scalable adoption of AI- and data-led insights.
The move from multiple local HR systems to a centrally governed global platform represents a significant shift in ways of working across markets, functions, and agencies.

We are seeking an experienced Change Lead to drive adoption, communication, and change delivery across our global People Technology landscape, with a particular focus on Workday Core HCM, Talent Acquisition and Payroll. This role will play a critical part in ensuring successful deployment and adoption of global solutions through structured change management, stakeholder engagement, and scalable frameworks.

What you'll be doing:

 * Lead change management activities across Workday Core HCM, Talent Acquisition, and Payroll.
 * Create engaging communication and adoption plans that support colleagues through change.
 * Partner with business leaders, HR teams, and programme stakeholders to build awareness, readiness, and engagement.
 * Develop practical change frameworks, toolkits, and playbooks that can be used across the organisation.
 * Support training, business readiness, and post-go-live adoption to ensure lasting success.


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