Job Description
SAP Cutover Manager for an SAP / EDI Rollout
Flexibility needed about travelling to Dusseldorf, some weeks will require 5 days onsite. Also flexibility to travel to parts of central and eastern Europe. There will be a healthy flexibility about remote / onsite days during the contract.
- Start: December 2025
- Duration: 6 months with the option of extension
- Work load: 100 %
- Location: Great area of Düsseldorf and Europe, partly remote
- Language: English
- Rate: negotiable € p/h + expenses paid when travelling (Flights & Hotels), also travel time is paid at 50% of the hourly rate.
Tasks:
- Development and implementation of IT and business cutover plans
- Lead cutover dry runs and process optimization
- Coordination of cutover activities across international projects
- Collaboration with stakeholders to ensure cutover readiness
- Monitoring and reporting cutover status
- Preparation of regular status meetings
- Identification of cutover risks and troubleshooting
- Training of project members and local stakeholders on cutover procedures as well as preparation of workshops
- Securement of management approvals according to the clients expectations
Requirements:
- Proven project experience in the roll out and implementation of ERP
- Very good experience in managing cutover activities across multiple, complex projects
- Proven expertise in building and refining cutover plans
- Very good expertise in the coordination of cross-functional teams and aligning stakeholder expectations
- Very good knowhow in change management and transition planning
- Knowhow with Cutover planning tools (f.e. MS Project)
- Travel requirements to roll-out countries in Europe and UK
- Must be an UK or EU passport holder due to the travel requirements.
Nice to Have:
- PMP (Project Management Professional) and / or PRINCE2 certifications
- Good expertise in the training of change management methodologies
If interested, please apply with your latest CV, rate and availability for immediate consideration.
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Contact Detail:
Akkodis Recruiting Team