Head of Change

Pernod Ricard
London
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: Administration & Executive AssistanceExperience: 8+ yearsSkills: ["Strategic thinking","Stakeholder engagement","Communication","Collaboration","Structured planning"]

Lead change readiness for a global SAP S/4HANA ERP implementation in the Gold Brand Unit, driving end-to-end preparation through impact assessments, cutover readiness, hypercare planning, and post-go-live adoption monitoring. Own an integrated change strategy across Gold and Crystal Brand Units using Pernod Ricard’s global frameworks, embed change capabilities through a network of champions, and deliver targeted communications, measurement, and continuous improvement.

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Pernod Ricard
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Head of Change

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Job Summary

Lead change readiness for a global SAP S/4HANA ERP implementation in the Gold Brand Unit, driving end-to-end preparation through impact assessments, cutover readiness, hypercare planning, and post-go-live adoption monitoring. Own an integrated change strategy across Gold and Crystal Brand Units using Pernod Ricard’s global frameworks, embed change capabilities through a network of champions, and deliver targeted communications, measurement, and continuous improvement.
Location: London
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Administration & Executive Assistance
Seniority: Sr. Director level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Own the end-to-end change readiness workstream for the Gold BU LEAP SAP S/4HANA implementation, partnering with the HQ Deployment team and affiliate stakeholders.
  • •Conduct change impact assessments across Gold BU affiliates and develop people, process, and organisational risk mitigation plans.
  • •Lead go-live readiness tracking and reporting, including cutover preparation, hypercare planning, and post-go-live adoption monitoring.
  • •Define and deliver an integrated change management strategy across Gold and Crystal Brand Units aligned to global change frameworks.
  • •Establish change champions and relays, design communications, define success metrics, and support transformation steering committees with updates and recommendations.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Health InsuranceCritical IllnessDentalAnnual HolidayPensionShare IncentiveSeason Ticket

Key Requirements

  • •8+ years’ experience in change management, including large-scale global ERP or digital transformation programmes.
  • •Lead change readiness for SAP implementations, with S/4HANA experience strongly preferred.
  • •Experience in complex, matrixed global organisations; FMCG or spirits/consumer goods experience is advantageous.
  • •Familiarity with global change management frameworks (e.g., Prosci/ADKAR, Kotter) and ability to adapt them pragmatically.
  • •Ability to influence senior stakeholders up to ExCom level and manage multiple workstreams and priorities.
Experience:8+ yearsERP transformationDigital transformationSAP S/4HANAFMCGSpiritsConsumer goods
Skills:Strategic thinkingStakeholder engagementCommunicationCollaborationStructured planning
Languages:EnglishFrench
Tech Stack:SAPSAP S/4HANALEAPMS OfficePowerPointDashboardingProgress tracking

Company Brief

Pernod Ricard
Global producer and distributor of premium wines and spirits, with a portfolio of internationally recognized alcoholic beverage brands. Operates across markets worldwide through manufacturing, marketing, and large-scale distribution.
Industry: Food & Beverage
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Paris, France
Founded: 1975
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