Cutover Manager - SAP

Job SummaryWe are seeking an experienced SAP Cutover Manager to lead and manage end-to-end cutover planning, execution, and go-live activities for large-scale SAP S/4HANA transformation programs. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in SAP S/4HANA implementations and a strong track record of coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure seamless transitions with minimal business disruption.Experience in SAP cloud solutions such as SAP Ariba and SAP SuccessFactors will be highly preferred.Mandatory Skills

• SAP S/4HANA implementation experience (Mandatory)
• End-to-end Cutover Management experience on large SAP transformation programs
• Strong understanding of SAP deployment, go-live, and hypercare processes
• Experience managing cutover activities across business and IT teams
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Strong risk, dependency, and issue management skillsKey ResponsibilitiesCutover Planning & Governance
• Develop and maintain the overall Cutover Strategy, Approach, and Detailed Cutover Plan.
• Define cutover activities, milestones, dependencies, resources, and timelines.
• Establish governance and reporting mechanisms for cutover execution.
• Drive go-live readiness assessments and stakeholder sign-offs.Cutover Execution
• Lead all cutover rehearsal activities and mock cutovers.
• Coordinate business, functional, technical, infrastructure, testing, security, and data migration teams.
• Manage and monitor cutover execution during go-live weekends.
• Ensure timely resolution of risks, issues, and blockers during cutover.Data Migration & Validation
• Collaborate with Data Migration teams to ensure successful data loads and validations.
• Coordinate business validation and sign-off processes.
• Ensure reconciliation activities are completed successfully.Risk & Dependency Management
• Identify and manage cross-functional dependencies.
• Develop contingency and rollback plans.
• Escalate critical risks and issues to project leadership when required.Hypercare Support
• Support transition into Hypercare and Business-As-Usual operations.
• Monitor stabilization activities and closure of post-go-live issues.Required Experience
• 10+ years of SAP project experience.
• 5+ years of Cutover Management experience.
• At least 2 full-cycle SAP S/4HANA implementation or transformation programs.
• Experience coordinating global and multi-vendor delivery teams.
• Strong knowledge of SAP Activate methodology.Preferred Experience
• SAP Ariba implementation or integration experience.
• SAP SuccessFactors implementation or integration experience.
• Experience in complex ERP transformation, migration, divestiture, or merger programs.
• PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, or SAP certification preferred.Key Deliverables
• Cutover Strategy & Plan
• Integrated Cutover Schedule
• Go-Live Readiness Assessment
• Cutover Runbook
• Risk & Issue Register
• Rollback/Contingency Plan
• Hypercare Transition PlanEducational Qualification
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related discipline.Profile SummaryThe SAP Cutover Manager will be responsible for driving cutover planning and execution for SAP S/4HANA transformation programs, ensuring successful go-live delivery across SAP S/4HANA, Ariba, SuccessFactors, and integrated enterprise applications while minimizing business disruption and operational risk."