Title: SAP Cutover Analyst
Location: Preference Dearborn, MI or remote with limited travel
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly-skilled SAP S/4HANA Cutover Specialist to support the transition of business operations to a new SAP S/4HANA environment. The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning and executing the cutover activities across multiple workstreams, ensuring a seamless transition with minimal disruption to business operations.
Key Responsibilities:
Cutover Planning & Execution
Define and coordinate cutover governance, roles & responsibilities, and stakeholder alignment.
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.
Stakeholder & Change Management
Collaborate with business leaders, IT teams, and project managers to ensure seamless execution.
Communicate cutover status, risks, and contingency plans to project leads and stakeholders.
Qualifications:
Experience working on Cutover teams in SAP S/4HANA deployments, preferably in a large-scale industrial company SAP deployment (automotive, manufacturing or equivalent)
Preferred experience level: 5-7+ years of I-ERP or other large IT solution projects with multiple releases / site deployments , with 3+ years working on Cutover activities on 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 MS Project experience
Strong communication skills and the ability to lead meetings, identify dependencies and risks, and coordinate tasks across teams of several hundred people.
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