SAP Cutover Project Manager / Cutover Specialist

Job Title: SAP Cutover Project Manager
 Location: Onsite   Dearborn, MI
Duration: 12 Months Contract
Rate: $70.00 Per hour W2 + benefits
Type: Onsite

Job Summary 
We are looking for an experienced SAP Cutover Project Manager to support a large-scale SAP S/4HANA implementation. This role will work directly under the Cutover Lead and will be responsible for end-to-end cutover planning, coordination, governance, risk management, testing alignment, and execution.

This is a non-technical leadership role requiring strong SAP program experience, cross-functional coordination, and enterprise deployment planning expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and execute the SAP cutover strategy under the Cutover Lead

• Manage all cutover-related activities including:

  • Testing coordination

  • Task sequencing and dependencies

  • Governance structure

  • Risk identification and mitigation

  • Readiness assessments

  • Mock cutovers

  • Hypercare coordination

• Develop and manage integrated project and cutover plans

• Drive collaboration across IT, business, and external partners

• Track progress using Jira and Excel

• Lead meetings, manage communications, and provide status reporting

• Ensure alignment between technical and business teams

• Identify risks and proactively manage mitigation plans

• Ensure delivery within defined scope, timeline, and resource constraints

• Apply Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid delivery methodologies as required

Required Skills

• SAP Cutover Management experience (mandatory)

• SAP / S/4HANA project experience

• Enterprise deployment planning

• Testing coordination & governance

• Risk management and mitigation planning

• Strong Excel skills

• Jira tracking and reporting

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management

• Strong organizational and coordination skills

Preferred / Bonus Skills

• Industrial domain experience

• Knowledge of NM (Network Management) and PP (Production Planning) modules

• Large-scale enterprise transformation program exposure

Experience Requirements

• 6+ years overall IT experience

• 3+ years in Program / Project Management

• Strong experience leading large cross-functional teams

• Experience coordinating programs involving hundreds of stakeholders

Role Level Clarification 
This role is positioned:

• Above standard PMO support

• Below SAP functional/technical consulting

• Focused on cutover governance, execution, and coordination

• Not a finance-focused role

• No SAP Financials responsibility