Change Manager responsible for leading the ERP implementation for a major food manufacturer. Drives change adoption, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement across the organization. Short-term contract role ( 2 years) focused on ensuring smooth transition and process alignment.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop, implement, and oversee a comprehensive change management strategy for the ERP project
Identify and address resistance to change proactively, creating interventions to foster openness
Ensure transparent, consistent, and timely communication about project progress, creating newsletters, presentations, FAQs
Identify, analyze, and engage key stakeholders at all levels, developing targeted communication plans
Conduct change impact analyses to understand effects on departments, developing strategies to minimize negative impacts
Provide coaching and support to managers and team leaders to lead teams through change
Design and deliver training programs to equip employees with necessary skills and knowledge
Promote a culture of continuous improvement by identifying lessons learned and incorporating feedback
Manage and oversee creation of new processes and SOPs
Explain details and provide step-by-step guidance to stakeholders
Work effectively in a resistance-prone environment and manage conflict
Collaborate with HR to align change initiatives with organizational policies
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in business, management, psychology, or a related field
Prior experience in change management role with established curricula
D365 experience
5+ years of experience
Manufacturing experience required (consulting acceptable); food manufacturing preferred
Excellent communication, interpersonal, stakeholder management skills, patience, and HR mindset
Ability to create processes and SOPs
Strong understanding of change management principles, methodologies, and tools
Proven ability to manage and lead large-scale transformation projects, specifically ERP implementations
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Proven ability to develop and deliver effective training and communication programs and manage conflict in resistance-prone environments
Preferred Skills:
Change management certification (e.g., Prosci, ACMP)
Location: St. Louis, MO
Compensation: $135,000 Annual
Key Skills: Change Management, Stakeholder Engagement, ERP Implementation, Training Development, Process & SOP Design
To apply, please respond to this posting with your resume.
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