SAP Cutover Lead

JOB DESCRIPTION We are seeking a highly skilled SAP S/4HANA Cutover Lead to manage the transition of business operations to a new SAP S/4HANA environment. The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing the cutover activities across multiple workstreams, ensuring a seamless transition with minimal disruption to business operations. RESPONSIBILITIES Cutover Planning & Execution . Work with business, IT, and third-party vendors to ensure alignment on cutover activities. . Identify and mitigate risks associated with system downtime, data migration, and business continuity. . Develop and execute mock cutovers to validate and refine the cutover approach. Data Migration & System Readiness . Coordinate with data migration teams to ensure timely and accurate data transfer. . Validate that all SAP S/4HANA system configurations and integrations are ready for go-live. . Ensure that all necessary pre-cutover and post-cutover activities are completed on schedule. Testing & Hypercare . Oversee cutover testing, dress rehearsals, and dry-run execution. . Work closely with the testing teams to ensure system stability post-cutover. . Lead Hypercare support post-go-live, ensuring smooth transition and issue resolution. Stakeholder & Change Management . Collaborate with business leaders, IT teams, and project managers to ensure seamless execution. . Communicate cutover status, risks, and contingency plans to senior leadership and stakeholders. . Drive user adoption by coordinating training and support for end-users. QUALIFICATIONS . Experience in a lead role for multiple SAP S/4HANA deployments, preferably in a large-scale industrial company SAP deployment (automotive, manufacturing or equivalent) . Preferred experience level: 8-12 years of SAP project management experience, with 5+ years leading SAP S/4HANA projects. . Extensive hands-on experience in cutover execution, coupled with a thorough understanding of system implementation lifecycles, cutover planning, and testing methodologies. . Proficiency in project and test management software, including Jira . Demonstrated ability to work on multiple initiatives simultaneously, effectively prioritizing meeting critical deadlines. . Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a meticulous and detail-oriented approach. . Exceptional flexibility and adaptability to evolving priorities and dynamic business requirements. . Strong communication skills and the ability to lead meetings, identify dependencies and risks, and coordinate tasks across teams of several hundred people.