Principal - SAP-Change Management

Job Description
As a Principal - SAP-Change Management consultant, you will play a pivotal role in our OCM department, focusing on the human aspect of organizational change. Your primary goal is to ensure projects meet their objectives by maximizing employee engagement and minimizing resistance to change. With a strong background in consulting and change management, you will act as a coach to senior leaders, guiding them in their role as change sponsors, and provide support to managers and supervisors as they navigate transitions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage change management strategies and plans, ensuring successful adoption and utilization of changes.
• Assess and analyze the impact of changes, identifying key stakeholders and their needs.
• Support communication efforts by developing and delivering effective communication strategies.
• Provide input and support for the design and delivery of training programs, ensuring employees are proficient with new changes.
• Coach and guide senior leaders and executives in their role as change sponsors, offering strategic advice.
• Work collaboratively with project teams, integrating change management activities into project plans.
• Apply a structured methodology to lead change management activities, ensuring a systematic approach.
• Conduct impact analyses and assess change readiness, identifying potential challenges and solutions.
• Foster a positive and supportive environment, encouraging employee engagement and feedback.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or HR.
• 3-7 years of relevant experience in change management or a related field, with a focus on consulting.
• Techno-commercial knowledge and an understanding of business processes and systems.
• Change Management certification, with Prosci certification being an added advantage.
• Supply chain or S4 Hana experience is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a strategic mindset.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in using change management tools and methodologies.
• A results-driven and proactive approach to work, with a passion for driving positive change.

About Us
ABOUT US
Bristlecone is the leading provider of AI-powered application transformation services for the connected supply chain. We empower our customers with speed, visibility, automation, and resiliency – to thrive on change.

Our transformative solutions in Digital Logistics, Cognitive Manufacturing, Autonomous Planning, Smart Procurement and Digitalization are positioned around key industry pillars and delivered through a comprehensive portfolio of services spanning digital strategy, design and build, and implementation across a range of technology platforms.

Bristlecone is ranked among the top ten leaders in supply chain services by Gartner. We are headquartered in San Jose, California, with locations across North America, Europe and Asia, and over 2,500 consultants. Bristlecone is part of the $19.4 billion Mahindra Group.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Bristlecone is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status .

Information Security Responsibilities

• Understand and adhere to Information Security policies, guidelines and procedure, practice them for protection of organizational data and Information System.
• Take part in information security training and act while handling information.
• Report all suspected security and policy breach to InfoSec team or appropriate authority (CISO).
• Understand and adhere to the additional information security responsibilities as part of the assigned job role.