Change Management Lead, Freiburg

Change Management Lead, Freiburg - Straumann Group

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Change Manager to drive the people side of change in our global S/4HANA program and finance transformation. This role is pivotal in ensuring successful adoption of new processes, systems, and ways of working across our organization.

The position reports to the Head of Global Business Excellence and will be based in Basel at Straumann Group’s headquarters. The ideal candidate prefers on‑site presence, builds relationships in person, and engages directly with stakeholders and teams at our location.

In This Role You Will Be Responsible For

• Change Strategy & Planning
  • Develop a change management strategy, ensuring alignment with transformation milestones and deliverables.
  • Identify change impacts across processes, systems, roles, and people.
• Stakeholder Management
  • Identify and engage key stakeholders.
  • Understand their concerns and expectations.
  • Manage resistance to change and ensure stakeholder buy‑in.
• Communication
  • Create and execute a communication plan to inform, engage, and prepare stakeholders in alignment with our Corporate Communications team.
  • Tailor messages for different audiences (executives, finance teams, IT, etc.).
• Training & Capability Building
  • Assess training needs based on new systems (e.g., SAP S/4HANA) processes, or reporting requirements.
  • Plan and coordinate training sessions, materials, and user guides.
• Adoption & Readiness
  • Conduct readiness assessments to ensure teams are prepared.
  • Track adoption metrics and gather feedback.
  • Support "hypercare" phases post‑implementation to resolve issues quickly.
• Responsibilities related to our S/4HANA program
  • Lead the Change Management Workstream for the S/4HANA transformation.
  • Build and manage a network of change champions across regions and functions.
  • Plan the global training roll‑out journey and develop trainings & workshops, including multi‑language training materials.

Qualifications And Competencies

• Extensive experience (8+ years) in leading complex change management initiatives across global organizations, including large‑scale ERP transformations such as SAP S/4HANA and Finance transformation programs.
• Strategic thinker with a consultative mindset, high emotional intelligence, active listening skills, and ability to navigate ambiguity and resistance.
• Advanced communication and storytelling capabilities, translating complex topics into compelling messages for varied audiences.
• Strong leadership in building and mentoring global change networks.
• Experience designing and delivering global training and enablement programs.
• Deep expertise in change management methodologies (e.g., Prosci ADKAR) and ability to tailor approaches.
• Fluent in English; proficiency in German and other languages is a strong asset.
• Resilient, adaptable, and collaborative leader with a passion for driving meaningful change in dynamic environments.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Employment Type: Full Time
Alternative Locations: Germany: Freiburg
Travel Percentage: 0 - 20%
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Job Function: Project Management and Information Technology
Industry: Medical Equipment Manufacturing

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