Senior Consulting Manager, Organizational Change Management

About the role

As a Senior Consulting Manager – Organizational Change Management (OCM), you will lead enterprise-scale transformation programs, primarily SAP S/4HANA and ERP modernization initiatives, using proven change methodologies to ensure successful adoption and measurable business outcomes. You will partner closely with cross-functional teams, program leaders, and client executives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end change management strategies for SAP S/4HANA, SAP ECC, and broader digital transformation programs.
• Drive stakeholder engagement, communication planning, workforce transition, training strategies, and organizational readiness.
• Conduct change impact assessments and readiness evaluations to support effective adoption of new systems and processes.
• Partner with client executives and project teams to integrate change management activities into program delivery.
• Identify and mitigate change risks and adoption challenges.
• Apply structured OCM methodologies and digital adoption tools such as SAP Enable Now or WalkMe.
• Coach and guide project teams through the change lifecycle.
• Contribute to practice development through thought leadership and consulting solution development.
• Demonstrate the Cognizant Way to Lead through Personal, Organizational, and Business Leadership.

Requirements

• 8–10+ years leading full-scale OCM initiatives for SAP S/4HANA and/or SAP ECC programs.
• Strong experience developing OCM strategy, training, stakeholder engagement, communications, and readiness plans.
• Experience with SAP Enable Now or WalkMe.
• Proven client-facing consulting experience.
• Embodiment of the Cognizant Way to Lead and Cognizant Values.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting M&A integration or future-state operating model design.
• Experience working in matrixed environments on global programs.
• Experience creating OCM frameworks or assets.
• Strong facilitation and executive communication skills.

Benefits

Salary range: $98,853 - $158,500 annually, depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Schedule

This role requires 3-4 days a week in a client office in Dallas, Texas. The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you're engaged in, as well as business and client requirements.

Pay

The annual salary for this position is between $98,853 - $158,500 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.