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Role: SAP S/4HANA Cutover Lead

Location: Hybrid work Dearborn, MI

Ideal to be local but not required.

Duration: 12 month contract.

NO H1s

Additional Information:

Hybrid Position Currently 3 days per week

Teams Video interview 1 hour – 1 round

·       SAP S/4HANA Cutover Lead – MMP (Material Management Platform) Transformation Program

·       We are seeking a highly skilled SAP S/4HANA Cutover Lead to manage the transition of business operations to a new SAP S/4HANA environment.

·       The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing the cutover activities across multiple workstreams, ensuring a seamless transition with minimal disruption to business operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Cutover Planning & Execution

·       Develop and manage the cutover strategy, plan, and detailed execution roadmap for SAP S/4HANA implementation.

·       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.

·       Lead hypercare support post-go-live, ensuring smooth transition and issue resolution.

Stakeholder & Change Management

·       Collaborate with business leaders, IT teams, and project managers to ensure seamless execution.

·       Communicate cutover status, risks, and contingency plans to senior leadership and stakeholders.

·       Drive user adoption by coordinating training and support for end-users.

Skills Required:

·       SAP Activate Project Manager Certification is mandatory

·       Strong knowledge of SAP S/4HANA and related modules (e.g., MM, PP, etc.).

·       Hands-on experience with SAP Activate methodology and agile project management.

·       Familiarity with SAP Fiori, Business Process Automation, and SAP Cloud solutions.

·       Experience managing SAP integrations with third-party applications.

Skills Preferred:

·       Respect and empathy for team members, business partner and product customer

·       Excellent at problem solving and prevention.

·       Knowledge of software design patterns

·       Knowledge and practical experience of agile delivery

·       Demonstrated ability to deliver product roadmap milestones

Experience Required:

·       8- 12 years of SAP project management experience, with at least 3+ years leading SAP S/4HANA projects.

·       Expertise in managing complex SAP deployments, including multi-country rollouts.

·       Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in a global, multicultural environment.

·       Strong communication skills with a focus on risk management and mitigation.

Experience Preferred:

·       Experience in Automotive/Manufacturing Industry

Certifications Preferred:

·       PMP (Project Management Professional) or PRINCE2

·       SAFe Agile Certification

Education Required:

·       Bachelor's Degree or equivalent qualification in computer science, engineering, or related disciplines