OCM / Change Management Lead – International Transformation Program (Freelance)

ForTech Consulting GmbH

Contact person: David Knoll
Paris,  France
20% remoteFreelanceasapDuration 12 months100% workload
ITChange ManagementTransition Management

Description

Location: Paris / Île-de-France (Hybrid)
Start: May 2026
Duration: May 2026 – June 2026 (extension option possible, subject to confirmation)
Engagement: Freelance / Contract
Capacity: Full-time on assignment days
Volume: Minimum 10 person-days, capped at 20 person-days depending on scope
Work model: Approx. 1 week on-site in Paris, remaining time remote; additional travel to secondary locations may be required
Role Overview
We are looking for an experienced OCM / Change Management Lead to support an international transformation initiative in a multicultural environment. The consultant will be responsible for developing a structured change management approach as part of the Discovery phase and contribute key recommendations for successful transformation adoption.
Key Responsibilities
  1. Develop an Organizational Change Management (OCM) concept for a global transformation program
  2. Perform stakeholder mapping across multiple locations and business units
  3. Conduct a cultural readiness assessment in a cross-cultural environment
  4. Develop a high-level communication strategy and roadmap
  5. Provide recommendations for leadership alignment and change sponsorship
  6. Contribute to the final Discovery report with change management deliverables and insights
Required Experience & Skills
  1. 5–10 years of experience in Organizational Change Management (OCM)
  2. Strong background in SAP and/or ERP transformation programs
  3. Proven experience supporting international and multicultural transformations
  4. Experience with M&A-related change initiatives is highly advantageous
  5. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
  6. Ability to work independently in a consulting environment
Languages & Cultural Requirements
  1. French native speaker (mandatory)
  2. Fluent English required
  3. Strong intercultural awareness; experience working with Asian cultural contexts is a strong advantage
Ideal Profile
A pragmatic and structured change leader who can quickly assess organizational dynamics, build stakeholder engagement strategies, and translate transformation objectives into actionable change initiatives.

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