ERP Change Lead Ariba

ERP Change Lead – Ariba

Location: Clearwater Court, Reading (Hybrid working available)

Contract type: Permanent

What you’ll be doing

We are looking for an experienced ERP Change Lead to play a key role in a major transformation programme, supporting the implementation of SAP Ariba across Thames Water.

In this role, you will lead and deliver change management activity across a complex, organisation-wide programme. You will ensure the business is prepared for change, with clear strategies, strong stakeholder engagement and a focus on driving positive adoption.

You will:

• Lead the change management strategy and delivery for SAP Ariba implementation across the organisation 
• Drive positive change by embedding a culture of continuous improvement and supporting teams through transformation 
• Build strong relationships across Finance, Commercial, Procurement and wider teams to support change adoption 
• Develop and deliver robust change, engagement and communication plans aligned to programme milestones 
• Identify change impacts and ensure these are clearly understood, managed and communicated 
• Lead stakeholder engagement activity, ensuring collaboration across all levels of the organisation 
• Monitor adoption, readiness and risks, ensuring successful transition and business outcomes 

What you should bring to the role

We’re looking for someone who is passionate about leading change and supporting people through transformation.

Essential

• Proven experience leading change management for large-scale programmes, ideally with strong SAP Ariba experience 
• A recognised change management qualification (such as Proscior CCMP) 
• Demonstrable experience leading on change and delivering positive, sustainable change outcomes
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels 
• Experience in change impact assessment, training strategies and communication planning 
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams and manage delivery partners 

Desirable

• Project management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2 or PMP) 
• Experience working within ERP transformation programmes

What’s in it for you?

• Salary £70,000 per annum
• Annual Leave - 24 days holiday per year, increasing to 28 with the length of service (plus bank holidays).
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
• Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets
• Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.

Find out more about our benefits and perks (Please note different T&Cs apply if on secondment)

Who are we?

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.

Learn more about our purpose and values

Working at Thames Water

Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

If you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet.

Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.

We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else just let us know, we’re here to help and support.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.