Sasha J.

SAP Change Lead

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Stockholm, Sweden

Experience

Oct 2024 - Mar 2025
6 months

SAP Change Lead

Scandinavian Tobacco Group

  • Defined and executed change plan in line with business objectives, with continuous alignment with Central Implementation planning.
  • Led change management for SAP ERP implementation across multiple business units and geographies including Belgium, Netherlands and Denmark production facilities.
  • Created and delivered stakeholder engagement plans for 4,000 employees, including workshops, communication materials, and training sessions, achieving 98% user adoption for SAP ERP implementation across Belgium, Netherlands, Denmark and Indonesia.
  • Managed stabilisation and operational recovery activities.
Mar 2023 - Present
2 years 10 months

Senior Transformation Lead

WSP

  • Delivered on change and communications workstream for high-impacting operating model, technology, process, and mindset changes across multiple Finance departments.
  • Spearheaded change management for M&A integrations, driving AI-driven ERP initiatives (SAP, Oracle, S/4HANA) across Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark.
  • Established organizational change management practice, integrating IT for acquisitions (e.g., Golder, E&I, Calibre), raising customer satisfaction score above 3.0/5.0.
  • Led digitalization programs, enhancing HRIS platforms and operational efficiency.
Jan 2021 - Mar 2023
2 years 3 months

Change Lead M&A Integration

Klarna

  • Led change management for 8 M&A transactions across multiple geographies including US, EMEA and South America.
  • Developed onboarding and training programs to accelerate integration success.
  • Designed and executed stakeholder engagement strategies to ensure seamless adoption across four functional areas and shorten integration timeline milestones by 50%.
  • Recognized for best practice onboarding at the Luxembourg HR Awards.
Feb 2019 - Dec 2020
1 year 11 months

Change Management Lead

Telia Company

  • Led change and transition strategy for the Telia Carrier divestment.
  • Implemented change management competency uplift across the organization.
  • Developed and launched an organizational leadership framework to guide strategic planning.
Jan 2019 - Dec 2019
1 year

Regional Change Lead

Manulife

  • Established a regional change management practice across 11 markets.
  • Designed and delivered digital adoption and training programs.
  • Built and led a team of project and change managers focused on digital transformation.
Feb 2018 - Jan 2019
1 year

Head of IT Change

University of Melbourne

  • Developed and managed the change practice for one of Australia’s largest education institutions.
  • Led capability-building initiatives for IT teams transitioning from Waterfall to Agile.
  • Created and executed communications and training programs for digital transformation.
Jan 2017 - Jan 2018
1 year 1 month

Transformation PMO Lead

HSBC

  • Established a $70M transformation PMO, including change management strategy.
  • Led change communications and engagement for a large-scale pension transformation.
Jan 2016 - Dec 2017
2 years

Strategy & Change Lead

Maersk

  • Designed and delivered ERP transformation and global change initiatives.
  • Established a global change network supporting 130+ countries.
  • Led communications and training strategies for global digital adoption.
Jan 2015 - Dec 2016
2 years

Change Lead for Global Finance

Telstra

  • Led change management for SAP ERP implementation, including communications and training.
  • Developed a transition to BAU strategy ensuring long-term adoption and success.
Jan 2007 - Dec 2015
9 years

Change Lead

Commonwealth Bank of Australia

  • Led change leadership for multiple transformation initiatives, including Activity-Based Working.
  • Developed and delivered learning and development programs to enhance employee adoption.

Summary

Expert in executing large-scale and complex change programs, particularly operating model transformations within Finance, and adept at influencing and partnering with leadership and senior management. Strong communication and training tool kit. Certified Prosci (ADKAR) and PCI Change Management Practitioner with 20+ years of experience delivering hands-on change management solutions for organizations of all sizes. Specializing in stakeholder engagement, training program design, and ERP implementations (SAP, Oracle), I create practical, tailored plans to drive adoption and deliver measurable results. Recognized for best practice onboarding and training at the Luxembourg HR Awards and author of Change Maker, a guide to effective change management. Passionate about helping clients achieve seamless transitions through cost-effective, high-impact strategies.

Skills

  • Expert Understanding Of Change Management Industry Best Practices, Frameworks & Strategies.
  • Proven Ability To Function Well Within Ambiguity And A Constantly Changing Environment.
  • Clear, Concise, And Compelling Communications (Both Written And Verbal).
  • Strong Stakeholder Management + Influencer (Vp Upwards).
  • Certified In Prosci (Adkar) And Pci Change Management.
  • Proficient In Prosci Adkar Tools, Stakeholder Mapping Software, And Learning Management Systems (Lms) To Deliver Effective Change And Training Solutions.
  • Expertise In Organizational Change, Stakeholder Engagement, And Training Programs.
  • Strong Background In Communications Strategy For Large-scale Transformation Programs.
  • Extensive Experience In M&a Integrations, Erp Implementations, And Digital Transformation Including Oracle, Sap S4/hana And Hris Applications.
  • Recognized For Best Practice Onboarding And Change Programs In Multiple Organizations.
  • Experience Working Across Emea, Apac, And North America.
  • Author Of Change Maker, A Practical Guide To Driving Effective Organizational Change, And Contributor To Business Journals On Change Management Best Practices.

Languages

English
Intermediate

Education

RMIT University

Executive MBA · Melbourne, Australia

University of Adelaide

BA in Social Sciences & Anthropology (Hons) · Adelaide, Australia

Certifications & licenses

Agile Certification

PCI Certified Change Management Professional

Prince2 Certification

Prosci (ADKAR) Certified Change Practitioner

Scrum Certification

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