SAP S/4HANA Cutover Lead

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. 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. • 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. (ref:hirist.tech)