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# Head of Change Management

- **Company:** RS Group
- **Location:** Manchester, UK (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Oracle (Applications), SAP (Applications), SAP S/4HANA
- **Published:** October 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/head-of-change-management/52057663

## About the Role

Extensive experience leading large-scale global Finance, Shared Services and ERP transformation programmes, with a proven track record of delivering change across complex, multi-country environments.
Strong expertise in SAP/SAP S/4HANA, Oracle and broader digital transformation initiatives, driving business readiness, adoption and sustainable outcomes.
Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and build credibility at Executive Committee level and navigate complex organisational environments.
Proven leader of high-performing change teams, with strong coaching, mentoring and capability-building experience alongside a strategic and commercially focused mindset.
Resilient and results-oriented change professional with strong programme delivery, problem-solving and communication skills, capable of driving transformation in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.

## Description

Lead and shape change across our global GSBS transformation agenda. As Head of Change Management, you will drive the people side of complex business and technology change, including SAP S/4HANA readiness, ensuring successful adoption, stakeholder engagement and lasting business outcomes.
Partnering with senior leaders across the organisation, you'll define change strategy, build organisational capability, and lead impactful transformation programmes that deliver real value at scale. This is a high-profile opportunity to influence the future of the business while developing a best-in-class change management function.

What You Will Be Doing
Develop and lead the GSBS change strategy, aligning with the Group Change agenda and embedding the RS SHIFT framework across transformation programmes.
Lead change management for major global transformation initiatives, including SAP S/4HANA and Process & Operational Excellence programmes, ensuring successful adoption and benefits realisation.
Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, influencing decision-making and driving engagement across all levels, including Executive Committee members.
Drive organisational readiness through effective communication, training, stakeholder engagement and adoption strategies, ensuring teams are prepared for change.
Lead and develop the change management capability, establishing robust governance, measuring success and promoting continuous improvement across GSBS.