Job Category: Remote
Job Type: Full-time/Contract
Job Location: Manchester
About the Role: We are seeking a highly skilled Deployment and Cutover Lead to manage and execute deployment and cutover activities for SAP projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in SAP implementations, cutover planning, and stakeholder coordination to ensure seamless transitions and successful go-lives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and manage detailed cutover plans, including timelines, dependencies, and resource allocation.
- Coordinate with project teams, business stakeholders, and technical teams to ensure readiness for deployment.
- Lead mock cutovers and dry runs to validate processes and identify potential risks.
- Oversee data migration, system configuration, and integration activities during cutover phases.
- Act as the primary point of contact for cutover-related issues, providing timely resolutions.
- Ensure compliance with SAP best practices and organizational standards.
- Monitor and report on cutover progress, providing regular updates to stakeholders.
- Drive continuous improvement by analyzing past cutovers and implementing lessons learned.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Extensive experience in SAP deployment and cutover management, including S/4HANA implementations.
- Strong understanding of data migration, system integration, and testing processes.
- Excellent organizational and planning skills, with the ability to manage complex projects.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Proficiency in tools such as Tricentis Tosca, JIRA, or other project management and testing tools.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., SAP certifications, PMP, or ITIL) are highly desirable.