SAP Business Cutover Project Manager

Senior SAP Business Cutover Project Manager

Lead the end‑to‑end business cutover process for an SAP S/4 global programme, ensuring smooth transition from legacy operations to new systems. This role focuses on business readiness, operational ramp‑down and ramp‑up activities across supply chain, manufacturing, distribution, commercial and finance, minimizing disruption and safeguarding customer business activities.

Our ERP practice helps some of the largest global firms and most recognizable brands deliver value and business transformation enabled by digital ERP solutions and services. Our ERP services cover strategy, implementation and innovation to help clients deliver true value and achieve their transformation agenda.

• Develop and own the business cutover strategy and execution roadmap, integrating technical and business activities.
• Work with the business teams to develop detailed ramp‑down/ramp‑up plans for critical business processes at all sites.
• Ensure compliance with governance, methodologies and change‑control processes.

• Coordinate readiness across the 5 key regions, including all associated plants, warehouses and distribution centers.
• Align cutover activities with seasonal demand cycles and logistics constraints.

• Engage business leaders and operational teams to validate readiness and dependencies.
• Facilitate go/no‑go readiness reviews with leadership and PMO.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to downtime, data migration and operational continuity.
• Define rollback scenarios and contingency plans.

• Identify and mitigate risks related to downtime, data migration and operational continuity.
• Define rollback scenarios and contingency plans.

• Drive cutover execution during trial runs, dress rehearsal and cutover for go‑live.
• Provide real‑time dashboards and executive updates on readiness and progress.
• Lead hyper‑care activities and ensure smooth handover to operations/support teams.
• Capture lessons learned for continuous improvement.

• Lead hyper‑care activities and ensure smooth handover to operations/support teams.
• Capture lessons learned for continuous improvement.

• Operational Continuity
• Downtime Management
• Readiness Score
• Data Migration Accuracy
• Hyper‑care Resolution

• 10+ years in SAP program delivery with proven experience in business cutover management for consumer goods and logistics.
• Expertise in ramp‑down/ramp‑up planning for large‑scale ERP transformations (ECC and S/4
  
  HANA).
• Strong understanding of supply chain, manufacturing, distribution, commercial and finance processes.
• Familiarity with SAP modules.
• Experience in global rollouts and multi‑country deployments.
• SAP or PMP certification preferred.
• Excellent communication and ability to influence C‑Level executives.
• Strategic thinker with strong business orientation.
• Ability to manage complex dependencies and drive decisions.
• Skilled in balancing technical and operational priorities.
• Willingness to work shifts for cutover activities.
• Project‑related mobility and willingness to travel.

We offer industry‑leading compensation and benefits, along with top training and development opportunities so that you can grow your career and achieve your personal ambitions.

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