Role : SAP Cutover Manager (SAP S/4HANA)
Location : London, UK(Hybrid- 4 days onsite)
Duration : Contract
Job Summary
We 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 skills
Key Responsibilities
Cutover 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.
SAP Cutover Manager in London employer: Hexaware Europe
As a leading employer in Edinburgh, we offer an exceptional work environment for our Sr Snowflake Data Architects, combining a hybrid work model with a strong focus on employee growth and development. Our culture promotes collaboration and innovation, providing access to cutting-edge technologies and opportunities to lead transformative data initiatives. With competitive benefits and a commitment to work-life balance, we empower our employees to thrive both personally and professionally in a vibrant city known for its rich history and dynamic tech scene.
