SAP S/4 HANA Project Cutover Manager

Overview

Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 6 Month(s)
10% Travel

Skills

Project Manager
Cutover
S4 HANA
Data Migration
Transport Management

Job Details

SAP S/4 HANA Project Cutover Manager
Location: Texas (up to 30% Travel)
Duration: 6 months plus (Possible extension)
Rate/hr on c2c+ Expenses (Competitive)

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We are seeking an experienced SAP S/4HANA Project Cutover Manager to lead and manage the end-to-end cutover process for our SAP S/4HANA implementation.
The role will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing all cutover activities to ensure a smooth transition from the legacy systems to SAP S/4HANA, minimizing business disruption and ensuring operational readiness on Day One.
 
Key Responsibilities:
 
Cutover Planning & Strategy
Develop the overall cutover strategy, approach, and detailed cutover plan in alignment with the project s timeline and objectives.
Coordinate with business, IT, and external partners to identify cutover scope, dependencies, and critical path activities.
Establish governance and reporting mechanisms for cutover readiness.
Cutover Execution
Lead and oversee all cutover activities including data migration, technical deployments, configuration transport, and system validation.
Manage mock cutover rehearsals to validate the plan, refine timings, and mitigate risks.
Coordinate hypercare readiness and post-go-live stabilization.
Stakeholder & Team Coordination
Collaborate with functional leads, technical teams, data migration teams, and business SMEs to ensure alignment of cutover tasks.
Act as the primary point of contact for all cutover-related communications and escalations.
Ensure all stakeholders are informed of progress, issues, and contingency plans.
Risk & Issue Management
Identify potential risks to cutover success, develop mitigation plans, and manage issues promptly.
Ensure critical business processes are protected during transition.
Documentation & Compliance
Maintain accurate documentation of cutover activities, approvals, and lessons learned.
Ensure compliance with IT governance, security, and audit requirements.
 
Required Qualifications & Experience:
 
Bachelor s degree in information technology, Business, or related field.
8+ years of experience in SAP project management, with 3+ years specifically in SAP cutover management.
Proven track record in SAP S/4HANA implementations (greenfield, brownfield, or system conversion).
Strong knowledge of SAP modules and integration points.
Experience in data migration, transport management, and system environment planning.
Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional coordination skills.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
Proficient in MS Project, Excel, and project management tools.
 
If interested, please send your up-to-date resume & kindly provide the following info: -
 
Total IT Exp.
SAP Exp -
Project Manager Exp-
Cutover Exp -
S4 HANA Exp -
Data Migration Exp -
Transport Management Exp -
Full Lifecycle Implementation Done (no. of end-to-end projects) -
 
Located-
Immigration Status-
Availability-
Rate /Hr on c2c + Expenses-
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