Job Title: SAP Cutover Manager (S/4HANA)
Location: Jacksonville, FL | Travel Required: Up to 75%
Employment Type: Full-Time / Contract
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced SAP Cutover Manager to lead and coordinate the transition from legacy systems to SAP S/4HANA during enterprise transformation initiatives. This role is responsible for planning, managing, and executing all cutover activities leading up to and during system go-live. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with SAP implementations, data migration, and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes, and will serve as the central point of coordination between functional, technical, and business teams during critical deployment phases.
The position is aligned with our Jacksonville, FL office and requires up to 75% travel depending on project needs.
Key Responsibilities
Cutover Planning & Strategy
- Develop and manage a detailed cutover strategy and execution plan, including comprehensive cutover checklists and hour-by-hour activity timelines.
- Define system downtime windows, migration schedules, validation activities, and go-live readiness checkpoints.
- Identify dependencies, risks, and mitigation strategies across project workstreams.
Mock Cutovers & Rehearsals
- Lead mock cutovers / dress rehearsals to test the cutover plan and validate timing and sequencing of activities.
- Refine procedures based on rehearsal outcomes and ensure team readiness for go-live.
Cross-Functional Coordination
- Coordinate across technical teams (ABAP, Basis, security, data migration) and functional teams (Finance, Procurement, Supply Chain) to ensure tasks are executed in the correct sequence.
- Manage system transports, configuration readiness, and deployment dependencies.
Data Migration Oversight
- Oversee migration of master data (Vendors, Materials) and open transactional data (Open Purchase Orders, Invoices) into SAP S/4HANA.
- Ensure proper extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) processes using tools such as LSMW or LTMC.
- Coordinate data validation and reconciliation with business stakeholders.
Go-Live Execution
- Direct cutover activities during the go-live window, ensuring tasks are completed according to the approved plan.
- Monitor progress, track issues, and escalate risks as needed.
- Facilitate command center or war-room coordination during deployment.
Hypercare & Stabilization
- Support post-go-live hypercare activities, including issue tracking, coordination of fixes, and transition to steady-state operations.
- Work with business and technical teams to stabilize the environment and ensure adoption.
Required Qualifications
- 8+ years of experience in SAP implementations or ERP transformation programs.
- Proven experience managing cutover activities for SAP S/4HANA deployments.
- Strong understanding of Procure-to-Pay (P2P) business processes.
- Experience coordinating across multiple SAP teams and stakeholders.
- Familiarity with SAP data migration tools such as LSMW or LTMC.
- Strong project management, organizational, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with SAP S/4HANA greenfield or brownfield implementations.
- Background in SAP Project Management or Program Management.
- PMP, SAP Activate, or similar certifications are a plus.
Travel Requirements
- Up to 75% travel depending on project phase and deployment schedule.
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