Culture & Change Expert

SAP • Washington, DC

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About The Position

The Culture & Change Expert at SAP is responsible for leading and implementing change management strategies that prioritize the human impact of organizational changes. This role focuses on fostering a supportive and empathetic environment while ensuring measurable business outcomes. The expert will collaborate with senior leaders and various stakeholders to drive positive and sustainable change across the organization, enhancing SAP's culture and capacity for change.

Requirements

• 6-10 years of working experience in supporting complex change projects at the enterprise level.
• Master's degree or equivalent in social science, business, or equivalent.
• Professional certification in OD and/or change management, PROSCI certification desirable.
• Experience in large organizations necessary. Able to work globally.
• Engaged in professional networks and aware of developments in OD and culture change.
• Able to interact on eye level with people in different parts of the organization.
• Empathy and active listening skills.
• Strategic and systems thinking abilities.
• Strong facilitation and coaching skills.
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills.
• Resilience and adaptability in the face of ambiguity.
• Proactive problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Project management skills a plus.

Nice To Haves

• Working with German and international organizations not necessary but an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary change manager for large-scale, strategic projects across SAP.
• Lead the design and execution of holistic change management strategies that address the human impact of change and transformation.
• Apply principles of human-centered design to ensure that change initiatives prioritize the needs and experiences of the people impacted by change.
• Build strong relationships and be a valuable partner to sponsors, team leads, HRBPs, the project team and internal stakeholders to ensure alignment on change.
• Mentor and support change agents in the organization and in our networks.
• Actively support the development of a learning community of change managers, providing guidance on the SAP approach to change and supporting their work in their respective parts of the organization.
• Work closely with stakeholders especially HRBPs.
• Lead/facilitate in train-the-trainer sessions to raise change capacity in the organization.
• Support, coach and engage senior leaders.

Benefits

• Flexible working models
• Health and well-being programs
• Learning and development opportunities
• Recognition for individual contributions
• Diversity and inclusion initiatives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Publishing Industries
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 10,001+ employees